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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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October 31, 2026
Free Animal Presentation: Sonoran Gopher Snake
Join us for Creature Features and meet River Legacy Nature Center’s featured animal ambassador: the Sonoran gopher snake! Learn about the animal’s adaptations, behavior, lifestyle...
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November 2, 2026
Insect Inn Enrichment Class (Ages 5-9)
Welcome to the Insect Inn, where young nature explorers become builders and bug buddies! In this hands-on STEM class, children will create their very own...
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November 5, 2026
Adventures with Bats (2.5-4 yrs old)
Join us to learn about the wonderful life of bats! This is a 1 1/2 hour learning opportunity for preschoolers (ages 2 1/2 to 4...
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November 6, 2026
A Night with Nature
Join us for A Night With Nature—an enchanting evening of food, drinks, and fun at River Legacy Nature Center! This 21 fundraiser supports our vital environmental...
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November 6, 2026
Nature Center Closed for Special Event Setup
River Legacy Nature Center is closed on November 6 as we set up for our fundraiser, A Night with Nature. We will reopen at 9am...
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November 19, 2026
Adventures with Woodpeckers (2.5-4 yrs old)
Join us to learn all about woodpeckers! This is a 1 1/2 hour learning opportunity for preschoolers (ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old) and...
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November 23, 2026
Nature’s Simple Machine Enrichment Class (Ages 5-9)
In this hands-on class, young explorers will discover how simple machines can be found in nature and how animals use these clever tools to help...
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November 28, 2026
Free Animal Presentation: Salamanders
Join us for Creature Features and meet River Legacy Nature Center’s featured animal ambassadors: Salamanders! Learn about the animal’s adaptations, behavior, lifestyle and natural history...
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December 3, 2026
Adventures with Owls (2.5-4 yrs old)
Join us to learn all about owls! This is a 1 1/2 hour learning opportunity for preschoolers (ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old) and...
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December 4, 2026
Family Story Time: Animal Tracks
Join us on December 4 for a family-friendly nature program all about story time and animal tracks! In partnership with the Arlington Public Library, this...
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"Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt."
– John Muir
