Native Blackland Prairie in the heart of Dallas

Twelve Hills Nature Center is a non-profit nature center located on five reclaimed acres in Oak Cliff, Texas

Explore Twelve Hills

Whether through one of our guided walks or on your own, there is plenty to discover at Twelve Hills Nature Center. Established in 2005 on reclaimed land in the heart of North Oak Cliff, volunteers have worked tirelessly to restore land back to the native Blackland Prairie, providing habitat for wildlife, educational opportunities for local schools, and a place of refuge for neighbors and nature lovers. Come out and see for yourself!

Volunteer Works Days

Volunteer at Twelve Hills

Every Sunday
8:30 am – 10:30 am
(weather permitting)
RSVP by sending an email

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Wild Beauty on March 7, 2026

Wild Beauty

Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Turner House to celebrate the land, the people, and the impact that Twelve Hills has nurtured over the past two decades.

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Learn More About Twelve Hills

Watch a quick video to learn what we do at Twelve Hills to restore natural blackland prairie and to educate our neighborhood on the importance of preserving our special ecosystem.

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Nature Center News

January 21, 2026

Join us on March 7, 2026 to celebrate the Wild Beauty of Twelve Hills

October 28, 2025

Protected: Bats at Twelve Hills

August 27, 2025

This North Texas Giving Day, Celebrate 20 Years of Prairie Preservation

July 31, 2025

What is Mothing, Anyway?

May 20, 2025

Nature Leaders Class of 2025 Wraps Up

In all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous

– Aristotle