Valley Nature Center Educational Programs

Valley Nature Center Educational Programs includes Nature Camps for Children in the summer and Wild Wednesday on Wednesdays. Wild Wednesday is a signature weekly education program with hands-on activities, live animal encounters, and guided trail exploration. The programs are offered for ages 5 to 18, and educational programs are offered throughout the year.

Programs

• Nature Camps for Children (Summer) — Children
• Wild Wednesday — Wednesdays · Signature weekly education program with hands-on activities, live animal encounters, and guided trail exploration.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Educational programs are offered throughout the year.
• Facility hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Sunday 12:00 pm-5:00 pm; Monday closed

About the provider

The center was founded in 1983 and states 40+ years of environmental education. It is dedicated to environmental education, native plant conservation, and providing a unique wildlife habitat. The center also connects generations of Rio Grande Valley residents with the natural world and offers educational programs for school groups, children, adults, families, and community events.

What families say

“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

Last updated November 3, 2026.