RECONNECT WITH NATURE
ABNC offers 5 miles of well maintained walking trails for your enjoyment including our discovery loop boardwalk, and bison viewing platform. Reconnect with nature today! Purchase your admission ticket online!
AT ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CENTER
It’s the little things our volunteers do that make a difference
Potting one plant, teaching one person, fixing one light
That help preserve the habitat and wildlife that sustain us all
Volunteer To Keep ABNC Wild
EcoEducation: Where Learning Comes to Life
Kids EcoProgram Registration Is Open!
Kids EcoPrograms
Hands-On Outdoor Learning
Great for Homeschool!
Throughout the school year, ABNC offers five levels of interactive outdoor education classes for kids aged 18 Months to 18 years. Our EcoPrograms (EcoTots, EcoKids, EcoSchoolers, EcoAdventurers and EcoTeens, with a Bilingües EcoTots option available) offer unique learning experiences in nature. For extra time outside, kids can extend their day with EcoAfternoons. For our youngest nature enthusiasts, find even more opportunity to spark creativity and encourage a love of nature with Little Art Explorers or EcoPlaytime!
School Breaks & Scouting
Camps, Badges, and Outdoor Fun
Keep the adventure going all year long! During school breaks, your kids can join us for unforgettable outdoor camps: Summer EcoCamps, Spring, Fall, and & Winter Break EcoCamps, as well as special Summer EcoTots. Plus, we offer specialized Scouting Programs for Scouts of America and Girl Scouts to earn badges, build skills, and explore nature.
School Educators & Community
Field Trips, SBEC & Outreach
ABNC is a vast outdoor classroom where teachers can bring student learning to life! Choose from a variety of TEKS-aligned Dynamic STEM Field Trips. Educators can enhance skills and earn professional development hours through ABNC Activities or group SBEC sessions.
Can't make it to the nature center? Let us bring the adventure to you with our Outreach Program, featuring hands-on interactive demonstrations.
Join Our Conservation Community
We rely on volunteers and donors to preserve this stunning and vast urban wilderness!
Ways you can support ABNC are:
Become a Member: Enjoy exclusive benefits while fueling our mission.
Make a Donation: Your gift directly supports our conservation efforts.
Join Our Corporate Partners: Partner with us on a shared commitment to the environment and our community.
Volunteer: Join a community of over 300 dedicated individuals who bring our mission to life.
Shop with Kroger Community Rewards: Support us with every purchase, at no extra cost to you.
Leave a Legacy with Planned Giving: Secure the future of the nature center for years to come.
