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The Nature Center is dedicated to preserving our 1,300-acre nature park and leading programs that ignite appreciation for nature among all ages!
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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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October 10, 2026
Fall Festival
Get ready for a day of family fun at River Legacy’s Fall Festival 2026! 🍂🎃 Join us for an exciting autumn celebration filled with nature,...
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October 16, 2026
Family Story Time: Migration
Join us on October 16 for a family-friendly nature program all about story time and migration! In partnership with the Arlington Public Library, this interactive...
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October 17, 2026
Saturday Morning Hike
Join a River Legacy naturalist for a free Saturday morning hike through the trails of River Legacy Park! Enjoy a relaxed walk while learning more...
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October 21, 2026
The River that Made Texas: An Evening with Scot McFarlane
Join River Legacy Nature Center for a special evening with river historian and author Scot McFarlane, celebrating the release of his new book, The River...
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October 22, 2026
Adventures with Skunks (2.5-4 yrs old)
Join us to learn all about skunks! This is a 1 1/2 hour learning opportunity for preschoolers (ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old) and...
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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)
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...
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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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– John Muir
