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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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Our Vision
To preserve a living legacy for future generations.
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August 29, 2026
Family Bat Night (8yrs+)
Join us for an exciting evening at River Legacy Nature Center as we explore the fascinating world of bats through an expert presentation and an...
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August 29, 2026
Creature Features: Turtles
Join us for this month’s Creature Features and meet Sweetness, our African mud turtle, and Dragonfruit, our diamondback terrapin. Guests will learn about their unique...
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September 12, 2026
W.A.T.E.R. Festival
Join us at River Legacy Nature Center for the W.A.T.E.R. Festival, a celebration of one of our most vital resources: water. This family-friendly event is packed...
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September 19, 2026
Morning Hike
Date: September 19 | Time: 10 AM | Ages 12 | Free RSVP is required. Please RSVP here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/j4t4sax ...
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October 8, 2026
Adventures with Rabbits (2.5-4 yrs old)
Hop on over and learn all about rabbits! This is a 1 1/2 hour learning opportunity for preschoolers (ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old)...
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October 10, 2026
Fall Festival
Get ready for a day of family fun at River Legacy’s Fall Festival 2026! 🍂🎃 Join us for an exciting autumn celebration filled with nature,...
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October 22, 2026
Adventures with Skunks (2.5-4 yrs old)
Join us to learn all about skunks! This is a 1 1/2 hour learning opportunity for preschoolers (ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old) and...
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October 26, 2026
Pumpkinology Enrichment Class (Ages 5-9)
In this hands-on science class, students will explore pumpkins inside and out! We’ll dissect a pumpkin to examine its parts, test whether it sinks or...
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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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