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River Legacy Foundation - EST. 1988
Our 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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To preserve a living legacy for future generations.
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Apr 11, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Earth Day Festival
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Apr 18, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free Hike with a Naturalist
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Apr 25, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Wildlife Photography: How to Take Better Pictures with Any Camera
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Apr 25, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Creature Features – Tony and Lucas, the Domestic Ferrets
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Apr 25, 2026
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Explora Las Criaturas – Tony y Lucas, los hurones (Mustela furo)
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
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Latest News
Time to Celebrate a Big Arlington Anniversary
Written by Former Arlington Mayor Richard Greene, this article was originally posted on Arlington Today Magazine here. The new year marks the 30th anniversary of
One Million Strong: The Arlington Chamber of Commerce Celebrates with River Legacy Foundation
In a recent Member Spotlight video by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, the River Legacy Foundation proudly celebrated a monumental milestone: connecting one million
Proposed Bond Package Includes Vital Improvements for River Legacy Nature Center
River Legacy Nature Center is honored to be included in the City of Arlington’s proposed 2025 bond package—a citywide initiative totaling $200.8 million aimed at
