NDC News – Nature Discovery Center

Limited Re-Opening of the Nature Discovery Center
2020-05-13
The Center’s two Discovery Rooms will be reopening slowly, with added precautions in place, as we continue to heed the health and safety advice of City, County, and State officials.…
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NDC Presents Online Content for April
2020-04-10
The Nature Discovery Center presents weekly online content you can count on during these unusual times. Here is our schedule for the remainder of April. For those of you not…
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NDC Temporary Closure Extended – Again
2020-04-01
Our temporary closure due to COVID-19 has now been extended to April 30. We will continue to monitor the guidelines of the CDC and the policies and recommendations of Harris…
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NDC Offers Virtual Experiences during COVID Closure
2020-03-27
During our COVID-19 closure, NDC Staff have been making Facebook Live videos of animal encounters, feeding times, walks in the park, and Nature Story Time. Teachers, scout leaders, and parents,…
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NDC Temporary Closure Extended
2020-03-22
Our temporary closure due to COVID-19 has now been extended to April 10. We will continue to monitor the guidelines of the CDC and WHO and the policies and recommendations…
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NDC Temporarily CLOSED
2020-03-17
Hello Friends and Neighbors, As a public health precaution to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Nature Discovery Center is temporarily closing, effective March 17 until further notice. The health and safety of our staff, volunteers,…
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NEW Covid 19 Update 3/13
2020-03-13
After we released our Covid19 Update for the Nature Discovery Center last night, we became aware that HISD was cancelling their Spring Break Camp programs next week and suspending classes…
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Covid-19 Update from the Center
2020-03-12
The Nature Discovery Center staff recognize the importance of our community’s health and safety. During this time, we are following recommendations by the CDC and WHO. Our Center also follows the schedule and recommendations of HISD and…
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New NDC Programs Featured in Chon.com Piece
2020-01-24
Our new, monthly Mess Makers classes for kids ages 3 to 7 and our monthly Interactive Nature Table program were featured in this morning’s Houston Chonicle. Check out the article…
NDC Partners with Discovery Green for Special Programs during Paloma Installation
2019-12-12
The Nature Discovery Center is partnering with Discovery Green to offer urban birding opportunities, wildlife encounters, crafts and activities, and a mindfulness experience during Paloma, a temporary art installation of…
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