Things To Do
Visitors to Armand Bayou Nature Center enjoy walking trails that take them through the different ecosystems, an informative and welcoming interpretive center with live animals, an herb garden, a Watersmart garden, a children’s garden, a butterfly & bee garden, a heritage garden at the Hanson House, and a prairie interpretive garden, with many other natural delights mixed in. White-tailed deer are commonly sighted at the nature center, as are barred owls, and a wide variety of songbirds. For those interested in 1890's farm life, the Martyn farm house offers a glimpse into the past. Most weekends someone from our volunteer staff is on site for Q&A. And no trip to the Nature Center would be complete without a stop by the Bison observation deck.
On Saturdays experience Armand Bayou at water level via a guided canoe or pontoon boat tour. For the night Owls, not only do we offer a Moon Light pontoon boat cruise we also give visitors the opportunity to experience the Nature Center's night life on one of our Owl Prowls or Prairie Night Rides.
Join us for our “Third Sunday in Nature” to celebrate the role ABNC plays in our community through nature related programs.
Follow the links to the left for detailed information, fees and scheduled times.
We encourage all visitors to dress appropriately when visiting ABNC. During the warm months of the year, we suggest visitors bring hats, sun visors, sunglasses, umbrellas, water and sunscreen. During the cool months please dress in layers as the weather usually changes throughout the day. By following these suggestions, your trip to ABNC will be a more pleasant experience. Children and others requiring assistance must have competent supervision at all times.