Riverside Nature Center (RNC) is located in the heart of Kerrville on the Guadalupe River at the junction of Town Creek.  This former small farm has been transformed into an urban wildlife and native plant sanctuary.  It features a unique arboretum with over 140 species of trees as well as cacti, glorious wildflowers, shrubs, native grasses, birds, insects and other animals.  Meandering walking trails lead you through the Nature Center and down to the banks of the beautiful Guadalupe River.

  
"Promise" created and donated by sculptor Dean Mitchell

Riverside Nature Center is also home to a wonderful Visitor's Center which houses classrooms, educational displays, meeting space and a  gift shop.

Visit us often!  Watch the progress of the wildflowers . . . see the dance of butterflies . . .  hear the songs of birds . . . find "evidence" of wildlife . . . and more.

You will be glad you came. We guarantee it! 

Gardens and Trails (self-guided):  open daily from dawn to dusk  

Office and Visitor Center hours:  Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

                                                               Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

        The Visitors Center and many Nature Center walks are wheelchair accessible.

 Entrance is complimentary for individuals. 

 Guided group tours are $2.00 per person and should be arranged at least one week in advance.

Nature Education Programs for school groups (K - 8th grade) are held in the spring and fall.  Other nature and gardening programs are available throughout the year.

The Visitor Center includes:

*  Gift Shop with a selection of nature books, gifts and articles made by Hill Country artisans 
        for collectors, naturalists and children
*  Rotating nature displays
*  Library
*  Areas for meetings, classes and weddings
*  Offices   

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