The mission of the Nature Discovery Center is to ignite lifelong curiosity, understanding, and respect for nature through education. We believe a personal connection to nature is an essential part of life. An interactive hands-on approach to learning is designed to nurture the inquiring mind, awaken a natural curiosity and sense of wonder, and spark an interest in the study of nature and science.
The Nature Discovery Center is a nature center and four-acre nature park devoted to deep learning, native plants and animals, and the ethic of preservation in a unique environment. Located inside the 610 Loop, the Nature Discovery Center is home to the 1925 craftsman-style Henshaw House, which serves as the nature center building.
The Nature Discovery Center is located in Russ Pitman Park, an outdoor classroom with five habitat zones representative of the Texas Gulf Coast and surrounding area, including Prairie Wetland, Shady Wetland, Pocket Prairie, Riparian and Woodland environments. Over 40,000 visitors enjoy the Nature Discovery Center annually by visiting the hands-on discovery rooms, attending a school field trip, participating in camps and family events, birding, attending adult lectures and most importantly, introducing many children to the joys of nature.
