A Secret Garden in the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley
The Valley Nature Center’s 6-acre park is home to a wide variety of the Rio Grande Valley’s native plants and animals. Many plants were transplanted over the past 40 years from sites slated for development, preserving species that might otherwise be lost.
We are the only non-profit center fully dedicated to environmental education south of San Antonio and east of Eagle Pass. Our state-of-the-art green facility, completed in October 2014, features interactive displays fun for the whole family.
Stroll our 1-mile trail through plant communities native to the Sabal Palm Grove, Arroyo Colorado Brush, the Barretal, Coastal Lomas, and the Chihuahuan Thorn Forest.
Wander our trails and you may encounter an extraordinary cast of wildlife — many found nowhere else in the United States.
“I couldn’t believe the wonderful sights and sounds I found at the Valley Nature Center. It was like stepping into nature in the middle of the city, so convenient to get to… I will be back a lot more.”
— N. Wright, Visitor
Valley Nature Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3). We rely on memberships, donations, programs, and grants to protect the LRGV’s native plants and wildlife for future generations.