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Earth Day Is Here!
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April 12, 2018
Earth Day is an annual celebration that occurs worldwide on April 22nd. Starting in 1970, the purpose of this day is to celebrate our planet and all of the organisms with which we share it and to raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation. Earth is a really unique but fragile planet. To date, it is the only planet where life can be found and that makes it all the more important to take care of it.
Here at River Legacy, we are celebrating Earth Day a little early. Our annual Earth Day festival is going to be this Saturday, April 14th from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. We invite you to come and celebrate with us. There will be crafts, games, animal explorations, nature walks, and many more fun activities. It is free admission and all ages are welcome!
On Earth Day itself, be sure to visit the trails at River Legacy Park and appreciate the plants and animals that make River Legacy Park their home. River Legacy Living Science Center will not be open that day but the park will be. To get acquainted with the wonderful wildlife you might expect to find as you explore, we encourage you to read previous posts in this blog!
Upcoming Events
October 16, 2026
Family Story Time: Migration
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October 17, 2026
Saturday Morning Hike
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October 21, 2026
The River that Made Texas: An Evening with Scot McFarlane
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October 22, 2026
Adventures with Skunks (2.5-4 yrs old)
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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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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)
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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 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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