“Watching the faces of children as they discover the wonders of nature has brought me back to RNC over and over again! I feel blessed to be able to contribute both time and money, knowing that the Riverside Nature Center will be that place of fun and discovery for those of all ages for a long time to come.”

"Over the past five years, I have enjoyed being a Texas Master Naturalist and serving as a volunteer at the Riverside Nature Center. I have particularly enjoyed programs with preschool and elementary age children, helping them learn and get excited about nature. Their eagerness to learn makes leading the discussions very rewarding, and their excitement energizes the volunteers. Each year we have given hundreds of children information that encourages them to learn more about life forms on our beautiful planet."

“Riverside Nature Center is a magical place! When Sandy and I first met Susan Sander in 1993, her irrepressible enthusiasm and encyclopedic knowledge of the Texas Hill Country landscape drew us into the RNCA family. In the 30 years since, the evolution of these grounds and buildings has been an integral part of our family’s life. Our 2 kids, now in their 30’s, learned about bugs, butterflies and the beauty of the natural world on these hallowed grounds. And now, thanks to the Sprouts reading program, we are sharing the message of nature’s magic, one story at a time, with the next generation of Riverside families!”