River Legacy Nature Center

Want to improve your photography skills without needing expensive equipment? Join us at the River Legacy Nature Center for a beginner-friendly Wildlife Photography Workshop designed for anyone who wants to capture stronger, more compelling photos. During this interactive session, participants will learn practical techniques that work for any type of camera—including smartphones. We’ll cover the fundamentals of photography such as lighting, focus, and composition, helping you understand how smal

Event date and time: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 @2:00 P.M. Event address: 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76006 Join us for this month's Creature Features event! Get to know Tony and Lucas, our domestic ferrets, and learn about their adaptations, behavior, lifestyle, natural history, etc. RSVP is required as there are limited spaces available. Participants will receive an email or phone call from the program facilitator 1 or 2 days prior to event to confirm attendance. Please a

Fecha y hora del evento: Sábado, 25 de abril, 2026 a las 2:30 P.M. Dirección del evento: 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76006 ¡Ven y participa en nuestro nuevo evento, Explora Las Criaturas! Conoce de cerca a un par de nuestros animales. En esta ocasión, estaremos presentando a Tony y Lucas, los hurones. Ven y aprende sobre su historia natural, comportamiento, estilo de vida, adaptación a su ambiente natural, etc. Es requerido hacer una reservación ya que hay espacios limitado

Celebrate the beauty of motherhood surrounded by the serenity of nature. Join River Legacy Nature Center for a meaningful afternoon honoring the women who nurture, guide, and inspire us every day. Our "Rooted in Love" celebration offers families a peaceful escape to connect, create, and explore the vibrant ecosystem along the Trinity River. Whether you are honoring a mother, grandmother, or mentor, this event is designed to create lasting memories while supporting environmental e

Join us for one of our most popular events, Family Bat Night! This presentation is led by Kate Rugroden, Director of Special Projects for Bat World Sanctuary. You’ll discover the fascinating world of bats through engaging activities, an expert presentation, and an outdoor bat search. 📅 Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 🕕 Time: 7:00 PM – 9 PM 📍 Location: River Legacy Nature Center 🔹 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Family Activities 🔹 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM | Expert Presentation 🔹 8:15 PM – 9:00 PM | Outdoo

River Legacy Nature Center will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in honor of Memorial Day. However, River Legacy Parks will remain open to the public for your enjoyment and celebration. Click here to learn more about our park and trails: https://riverlegacy.org/visit/park The Nature Center will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 from 9am - 5pm. For any questions, please contact [email protected]

Event date and time: Saturday, May 30th, 2026 @2:00 P.M. Event address: 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76006 Join us for this month's Creature Features event! Get to know Sweetness, our African mud turtle and Dragonfruit, our diamondback terrapin and learn about their adaptations, behavior, lifestyle, natural history, etc. RSVP is required as there are limited spaces available. Participants will receive an email or phone call from the program facilitator 1 or 2 days prior to e

Fecha y hora del evento: Sábado, 30 de mayo, 2026 a las 2:30 P.M. Dirección del evento: 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington, TX 76006 ¡Ven y participa en nuestro nuevo evento, Explora Las Criaturas! Conoce de cerca a un par de nuestros animales. En esta ocasión, estaremos presentando a Sweetness, la tortuga africana de lodo y Dragonfruit, la tortuga espalda de diamante. Ven y aprende sobre sus historias naturales, comportamientos, estilos de vida, adaptaciones a sus ambientes naturales, e

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 with educational activities, crafts, and demonstrations, all highlighting the importance of water conservation.

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 floats, and wrap up with a fun STEM challenge—building creative structures using pumpkin candies and toothpicks. Science, discovery, and a little seasonal fun all in one! Register here: https://riverlegacy.org/education/enrichment NO REFUNDS for absences or cancellations (including weather). Your payment will be considered a donation to environment

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 insect inn using natural materials like sticks, pinecones, and leaves. As they build, they’ll learn about helpful garden insects and why these tiny creatures need safe places to rest and hide. Register here: https://riverlegacy.org/education/enrichment NO REFUNDS for absences or cancellations (including weather). Your payment will be considered

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 them survive and thrive. After our STEM experiment and Simple Machine hunt, our student engineers will understand how nature itself is full of amazing, simple machines. Register here: https://riverlegacy.org/education/enrichment NO REFUNDS for absences or cancellations (including weather). Your payment will be considered a donation to environmental

Join us for an exciting hands-on adventure into the world of animal tracks! In this class, young explorers will learn how animals leave clues behind—and how to read them like nature detectives. Through STEM activities and outdoor exploration, children will discover how different animals walk, what their footprints look like, and what their tracks reveal about their behavior. Register here: https://riverlegacy.org/education/enrichment NO REFUNDS for absences or cancellations (including weat