Tucked away in Seagoville, just miles away from several Dallas ISD campuses, is a hidden gem known as the Environmental Education Center (EEC). The center, spanning over 500 acres of land, served more than 30,000 families during the 2022-2023 school year and is anticipating more visitors this school year. Students and families can walk nature trails at Post Oak Preserve, pet animals in the center’s barn, and tour the 26,000-square-footmuseum which models a forest habitat, grassland habitat, and freshwater pond habitat. Visitors can also enjoy the nature play area or take a stroll through the garden to check out the developing watermelon tunnel.“A lot of our students and staff live in Dallas, which is an urban setting, so many of them have never been on a hike in a forest or visited a farm,” said STEM Director Mark Broughton. “This is a chance for them to experience something they’ve never experienced before. I’ve also had teachers visit and say, ‘I’ve come out here every year for five years, and I never knew this was out here,’ so there is always something new to explore.”All campuses and community members are encouraged to take advantage of the center and get to know all of the resources available. For more information or to schedule a field trip, call 972-749-6900 or email eec@dallasisd.org.
