Our Mission
Advancing the stewardship of our environment.
- Family-friendly exhibits, programs and events
- Join us for bird watching, wildflower walks, the butterfly garden, our nature trail, and access to the River Trail
- Guided field trips (adults and schools)
- Native plant sales and celebrations
- Run for Riverside 5k
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Click image to learn more about upcoming programs including NEd Talks, Plant and Bird Walks, 1on1 With A Naturalist, Sprouts, and More!
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Our Fall upcoming events, Run for Riverside 5k, and the Native Plant Sale, help us raise funds to support our mission. Check out the calendar to learn more!
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Volunteers of all kinds are needed to help support our mission. From helping us maintain our grounds at the Meadow/Pollinator Garden Work Day (every Thursday morning, 9 - 10:30 am), to joining other nature lovers to help with our Plant Sales and the Run for Riverside 5k, please help us by registering to become a volunteer.
Our Place in Space
Come See Our Current Exhibit - "Our Place in Space"!
Did you know the nearest major galaxy to our own Milky Way is about 2.5 million light-years away? How were the craters on the Moon created and why is that important to us today? Learn the answers to these questions and many more. Experience the constellations in our planetarium and learn about conserving our night skies. You are a major part of the space program. Come learn about our place in space. There’s something for all ages and interests at Riverside Nature Center. Open Monday – Saturday 10am - 6pm.
2023 Year in Review
Thanks to everyone who helped us further our mission in 2023!
Riverside Nature Center: Advancing the stewardship of our environment.
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Visitors
13,497
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Program & Event Participants
4,699
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RNC Members
184
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Dollars Raised
$171,810
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Volunteer Hours
2,737
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Adult, family & youth Programs
305
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Partners in Nature
4
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Judy Ferguson
“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.”
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Jean Nunnally
"The RNC is a treasure and one of my favorite places in Kerrville. The staff are friendly and helpful, the grounds are serene and restorative. I’m grateful for the opportunities they’ve provided to learn about and give back to the community. I’ve met wonderful people, and gained practical skills to apply around my home. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to connect with nature and learn more about sustainable living. Truly a Kerrville gem."
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Eldon Sheffer
"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."
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Peter Lewis
“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!”
Many Thanks to our Partners in Nature!
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Kerville Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Peterson Health