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Sponsors

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The Valley Nature Center is an organization that exists because of been a dedicated group of individuals, business, and organizations who have come together for 40 years to help fulfill our mission. Founding volunteers turned a "vacant lot" in the middle of Weslaco into what it is today. Without their vision, their hard work, and without the financial support of many, that vacant lot might well be the site of an apartment complex today. Instead it is a green gem in the middle of the city that is now playing a significant part in educating both residents and visitors about the South Texas native landscape and the rich assortment of wildlife that it supports. It is a safe place for kids and families to explore the wild!

VNC Partnering Organizations

We are grateful to all the organizations that help us accomplish our mission!

Thank you to our Sponsors.

 

For more information on how to become a partnering organization or sponsor
please contact Executive Director, Hollie Johnston

 

Directions

Located in the back of Gibson City Park 
One (1) block south of Business 83 on Border Avenue in Weslaco. Weslaco is located in the mid-valley, west of Harlingen and east of McAllen.

From the West: take the exit for Milano St/ Westgate / 6Mi W. Stay on frontage road until Border Avenue and turn right (south) on Border. Travel south to Business 83, and cross Business. Travel south 1 ½ more blocks and then turn into Gibson City Park on the left. Go through the parking lot to the back and look for the tan colored nature center building.

From the East: take the exit for Airport Dr / Texas Blvd. Stay on frontage road until Texas Boulevard and turn left (south) under the over pass on Texas. Travel south to Business 83, and turn right (west) on Business. Travel west to Border Avenue, and turn left (south) on Border Avenue. Travel south 1 ½ blocks and then turn into Gibson City Park on the left. Go through the parking lot to the back and look for the tan colored nature center building.

Contact Us

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Address
301 South Border Ave, 
Weslaco, TX 78596

Tel: (956) 969-2475
Fax: (956) 969-9915

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VNC Staff

Executive Director - Hollie Johnston
Nature Guide - Dr. Pamela Gregory
Marketing Assistant - Emely Orozco
Wildlife Park Technician - Francisco "P.J." Orozco Jr.

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Hours & Admissions

Monday: Closed 
Tuesday-Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm 
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Closed all Major Holidays.

Children(12 and under): $3.00
Adults (13 and over): $6.00
Seniors (55 and over): $4.00
VNC Members: Free!

Special Hotel Rates

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What Clients Say About Us

I couldn't believe the wonderful sites 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 

A Secret Garden in the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley

The Valley Nature Center is the oldest nature center in the Rio Grande Valley, and the only non-profit center fully dedicated to environmental education south of San Antonio and east of Eagle Pass.