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Come Visit the Nature Center |
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Visit us often!
Watch the progress
of the
wildflowers
... see
the dance of
butterflies
... hear the songs
of
birds
... find
"evidence" of
wildlife
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Riverside Nature
Center (RNC) is
located in the heart
of Kerrville on the
Guadalupe River at
the junction of Town
Creek (map). This former
small farm has been
transformed into an
urban wildlife and
native plant
sanctuary. It
features a unique
arboretum with over
140 species of trees
as well as cacti,
glorious
wildflowers, shrubs,
native grasses,
birds, insects and
other animals.
Meandering walking
trails lead you
through the Nature
Center and down to
the banks of the
beautiful Guadalupe
River.
Gardens and
Trails
(self-guided) are open daily from dawn
to dusk.
The Visitors Center
and many Nature
Center walks are
wheelchair
accessible. Entrance is
complimentary for
individuals. Guided group
tours are $2.00
per person and
should be arranged
at least one week in
advance. |
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The Visitor
Center includes:
-
The Store at
Riverside
with a selection of
nature books, gifts
and articles made by
Hill Country
artisans
for collectors,
naturalists and
children
- Rotating nature displays
- Library
- Areas for meetings, classes and weddings
- Offices
The Visitor Center
has nature-related
displays in the
atrium that change
every 3 months.
These displays
usually include live
critters. |
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Nature Education
Programs for school
groups (K - 8th
grade) are held in
the spring and fall.
Other nature and
gardening programs
are available
throughout the year.
Riverside Nature
Center is also home
to a wonderful
Visitor's Center
which houses
classrooms,
educational
displays, meeting
space and a gift
shop.
Office and
Visitor Center:
Monday - Friday,
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday,
10:00 am to 3:00 pm |
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come visit us ...
you'll be glad you
did ...
we guarantee it!
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