Myrick Hixon EcoPark welcomes you to our world of environmental education, hiking, birding, prairie restoration, live indigenous animal exhibits, and many wonderful community events. Myrick Hixon EcoPark (MHEP) is a non-profit organization whose vision is to achieve community understanding of, and respect for nature, and to protect the environment for future generations. Our mission is to create a unique destination with dynamic educational programming, interactive displays, and live animal exhibits that will advance the appreciation and conservation of our natural resources.

1. An area set aside for the experience of natural surroundings and the creatures that live there. 2. A regional destination that provides education, preservation, exploration and recreation of our native environment. (vb) 3. Observing animals in their natural habitats, learning about the world around us and having a whole lot of fun!