We will be closed December 24th, 25th and January 1st
Come Visit the Art & Science of Arachnids!
America's largest touring exhibit of arachnids is here at the River Legacy Nature Center until February 28th 2026.
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Discover Nature with Us
The Nature Center is dedicated to preserving our 1,300-acre nature park and leading programs that ignite appreciation for nature among all ages!
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River Legacy Foundation - EST. 1988
Our mission is to preserve and enhance the land along the Trinity River and its tributaries as an extraordinary recreational, educational and natural resource.
River Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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To preserve a living legacy for future generations.
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Jan 31, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Creature Features – Vietnamese stick insects (Medauroidea extradentata)
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Jan 31, 2026
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Explora Las Criaturas – Insectos palo o quiebrapalitos de Vietnam (Medauroidea extradentata)
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Feb 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Creature Features – Monty, the Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec (Echinops telfairi)
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Feb 28, 2026
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Explora Las Criaturas – Monty, el tenrec erizo menor (Pituophis catenifer)
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Mar 28, 2026
2:30 am - 3:00 pm
Explora Las Criaturas: Geckos bandeados de Texas y Shakesbeard, el dragón barbado
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Mar 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Creature Features – Texas Banded Geckos and the Bearded Dragon
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
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summer camp Registration opens february 9
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Latest News
One Million Strong: The Arlington Chamber of Commerce Celebrates with River Legacy Foundation
In a recent Member Spotlight video by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, the River Legacy Foundation proudly celebrated a monumental milestone: connecting one million
Proposed Bond Package Includes Vital Improvements for River Legacy Nature Center
River Legacy Nature Center is honored to be included in the City of Arlington’s proposed 2025 bond package—a citywide initiative totaling $200.8 million aimed at
Earth Day 2025 at the Nature Center: Puddles, People, and Planet Love
On Saturday, April 5th, River Legacy Nature Center once again hosted its annual Earth Day Festival, welcoming over 420 guests despite the persistent Texas rain.
