The Heard is a Phase 2 episode of North Texas Explorer that features the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, TX. The episode primarily involves Devin touring the grounds with Natural Areas Coordinator Ken Steigman. Steigman covers topics like local flora and fauna, trail management, and conservation projects.
Devin also explores some of the museum exhibits and covers some of the origins and history of the Heard. Additionally this episode includes a pre-Phase 1 segment on the raptor rescue group Last Chance Forever and a brief NTE: On the Spot interstitial about the dinosaur statues of Dinosaur Valley State Park.
Background Information[]
- The Last Chance Forever segment was produced by Todd Kent while at the University of North Texas and repurposed for this episode.