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. 1988Our 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 VisionTo preserve a living legacy for future generations.
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    Park & Playground

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    Opening Day - Nov. 16, 2024Visiting Exhibit
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    "Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt."

    – John Muir

    Read our Nature Notes Blog

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    Water Sustainability

    Written by: Scott Matula, Naturalist When we think of water in most cases, we are reminded of the lines from The Rhyme of the Ancient
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    Honoring Women in Nature

    Written by: Mollie Ripple This March for Women’s History Month, River Legacy Nature Center would like to honor a few women who have made a
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    STEM, STEAM or STREAM?

    Written by: Sherrie Ripple, Director of Education For over 20 years education has focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). It’s a comprehensive approach
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