Boardwalk bridge over water leading to a building in the distance
Welcome to

Trinity River Audubon Center

Once the site of the largest illegal landfill in the state of Texas, Trinity River is now a thriving Blackland Prairie habitat just 10 miles south of downtown Dallas.
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an Audubon center.

6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217

Our hours:

Closed

Tucked away at the end of a long road, on the outskirts of Dallas, lies an oasis of North Texas nature. Trinity River Audubon Center, built in 2008 on reclaimed land that was once an illegal dumping ground, is now a 120-acre haven for a vast array of birds and other wildlife in an increasingly urbanized metropolitan area. Nestled into the landscape, our visitor center, designed by visionary architect Antoine Predock and certified LEED Gold, serves as an interactive community gathering space and hub for conservation education, research and action. Outside, nearly five miles of nature trails invite visitors to explore and engage with the surrounding environment, now transformed from a liability into a public asset. 

Register online for FREE to come and visit!

Trinity River Audubon Center is a National Audubon Society Center supported, in part, by funds from the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department.

Upcoming Events
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Webinar: How to Participate in the City Nature Challenge with iNaturalist
Apr
16
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Trinity River Audubon Center
Webinar: How to Participate in the City Nature Challenge with iNaturalist
Dallas, TX
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Apr
18
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Trinity River Audubon Center
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Dallas, TX
A Charisma of Owls: Lynn Barber Author Talk!
Apr
18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Trinity River Audubon Center
A Charisma of Owls: Lynn Barber Author Talk!
Dallas, TX
Homeschool Days
Apr
23
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Trinity River Audubon Center
Homeschool Days
Dallas, TX
Bird Excursion
Apr
25
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Trinity River Audubon Center
Bird Excursion
Dallas, TX
Aquatic Bio-Blitz!
Apr
26
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Trinity River Audubon Center
Aquatic Bio-Blitz!
Dallas, TX
Sunday Morning Bird Walk - Trinity River Audubon Center
Apr
26
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Trinity River Audubon Center
Sunday Morning Bird Walk - Trinity River Audubon Center
Dallas, TX
Come explore Dallas's wild side with us!

Throughout the year, Trinity River Audubon Center offers a variety of public programs designed to connect visitors of all ages with nature. From community celebrations to hands-on science activities, each program invites you to explore, learn, and take part in conservation efforts across North Texas.

Check out our event calendar!
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