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The John Bunker Sands Wetland Center in Combine, Texas, is a public educational facility where visitors explore and discover the natural world of restored wetlands. The center operates as a "wild classroom" offering hands-on, feet-wet education through immersive visits in the wetland environment. Public, private, and homeschool programs teach conservation literacy and wetland systems to students of all ages. Located within the North Texas Municipal Water District's East Fork Water Reuse Project, the center sits on a wetland that naturally filters up to 95 million gallons of water daily. The site draws approximately 300 bird species, including bald eagles, along the Central Flyway migration route. Visitors participate in programs and events designed to increase self-esteem, unleash creativity, and encourage outdoor activity. The center focuses on education in water reuse, quality and supply, wildlife conservation, and wetland ecosystem restoration, addressing the fact that more than half of Texas' original wetlands have been lost.
Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
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4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Nov 12Event
Participants learn how bats use echolocation to see in the dark and why they're essential to a healthy wetland ecosystem. The program includes time learning indoors before heading out to search for bats at dusk.
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“When: Thursday, November 12th”
Nov 17Event
Students spot, listen, and learn about birds that call the wetlands home using binoculars on a guided walk. They discover how herons, ducks, and songbirds use wetlands for food, nesting, and rest during migration.
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“When:Tuesday, November 17th, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.”
Dec 12Event
Guests discover how wetland wildlife survives cold months through educational stations. Families learn animal adaptations, create winter crafts like pinecone bird feeders and ornaments, and enjoy hot cocoa with twinkling lights and seasonal cheer.
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“When:Saturday, December 12th, come and go, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.”
Dec 15Event
Students become wildlife detectives, searching for paw prints, fur, and other clues left behind by wetland mammals like otters, coyotes, and raccoons in hands-on science exploration.
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“When:Tuesday, December 15th, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.”
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