Programsand events.
Find a walk, a gathering, a class, or a chance to learn together outdoors.
Find your way into the field.
Programs run monthly or follow the seasons.
- 01 Bird walks
- Meet in the parking area at 7 am on the first Saturday for a free guided walk. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them.
- Walk details
- 02 Community events
- Celebrate butterflies, birds, rocks, and the night sky at gatherings throughout the year.
- Explore events
- 03 First Friday Homeschool
- Outdoor learning for ages 5 through high school, with expert presenters and a shared picnic.
- Program details
- 05 Guided tours and field trips
- Rio Brazos Master Naturalists lead schools and groups. Request dates at least two months ahead.
- Explore field trips
Bring learning outdoors.
Bring your class or homeschool group outdoors. Explore the trails, gardens, and bird habitat. There is plenty to see and learn.
The local Rio Brazos Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist™ Program provides certified volunteers to lead guided visits for schools and educational groups. The chapter helps educational groups explore the trails, butterfly garden, wildlife habitat, ecosystems, and more. To schedule an educational visit, please submit a Rio Brazos Chapter Education Assistance Request Form at least two (2) months in advance of your planned visit. The chapter’s website Services to Communities page has more information about educational services.
Request a field trip
Small homes. Big questions.
Most Texas bees are native and solitary. ANC provides nesting habitat and tracks which species use it, when they emerge, and how the nesting material holds up.
Learn about pollinatorsStewardship you can see.
These projects support research, recreation, and the preserve.
- Lights Out Texas
- Reducing night lighting during migration helps millions of birds travel more safely across Texas.
- Learn more
- Snake education
- Local specialists teach safe coexistence and explain why native snakes are essential to healthy ecosystems.
- Wildlife safety
- Geocaching
- Turn a hike into a careful treasure hunt guided by coordinates and observation.
- Start geocaching
Programs run on people.
Volunteers make walks, lessons, studies, and restoration days possible.
Ask how to help