Our Great Backyard Bird Count is on rain or shine!
Come Visit the Art & Science of Arachnids!
America's largest touring exhibit of arachnids is here at the River Legacy Nature Center until February 28th 2026.
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Discover Nature with Us
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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Our Vision
To preserve a living legacy for future generations.
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Upcoming Events
Feb 14, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Backyard Bird Count (Rain or Shine!)
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Feb 21, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Backyard Birds & Blooms
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Feb 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Creature Features – Monty, the Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec (Echinops telfairi)
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Feb 28, 2026
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Explora Las Criaturas – Monty, el tenrec erizo menor (Pituophis catenifer)
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Mar 16, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Spring Break Class: Mammal Monday
River Legacy Nature Center
703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington TX 76006
Mar 17, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Spring Break Class: Turtle Tuesday
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
