We believe that experiencing nature is an essential part of life,
and research has found that connecting with nature
makes all people happier, healthier, and smarter.
The Nature Discovery Center is dedicated to preserving our
4-acre nature park and leading programs that ignite appreciation
for nature among all ages.
Programs at the Center
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your child’s birthday with family and friends at the Nature Discovery Center. Picnic tables in the Pavilion area are reserved for your festivities. We offer a variety of nature themed party programs, from Nature Walks to fun with rabbits.
Birthday Party Inquiry Form
School Field Trips (Sept – May)
The Nature Discovery Center offers school-year “Nature at Your Doorstep” Field Trips and Summer Field Trips. This page details our school-year field trip program. Field Trips to the Nature Discovery Center are based on a curriculum of real world investigations that nurture the young scientist in every student!
Scout Programs
We offer a variety of programs to help your Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts complete badge, journey, or achievement requirements. Bring your group of 5 or more scouts for an engaging program in the beautiful setting of our nature park.
Nature Story Time
Come join us on Wednesday afternoons at 4 p.m. for our Nature Story Time. Each week we read books on different nature topics. Story times at the Pavilions will also include live animals, specimens, and/or stuffed animals.
Cost: Free
Featured events
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05 Jul 2026Discovery Room Hours
Our Summer Discovery Room Open Hours are generally Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm. We occasionally have…
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08 Jul 2026Family Nature Night
Come for a night of family fun at the Center complete with themed paper and food crafts, a brief guided…
- 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX 77401Location
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11 Jul 2026Summer Pollywogs
Experience nature with your little one (ages 0 to 2)! Through a mix of stories, live animal encounters, sensory play,…
- 7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX 77401, USALocation
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