by Tim Pylate Armand Bayou Nature Center was founded in 1974 as a result of efforts begun by an environmental visionary, Armand Yramategui. Armand foresaw the urban growth around Armand Bayou and strove to have this land remain a wilderness. Armand's tragic death in 1970 inspired Hana Ginzbarg to start a campaign to raise funds... Read More →

KARINA BOESE will acquaint attendees with the native cacti and succulents in Big Bend National Park.

Bill Clark is a photographer, author, researcher, and lecturer and has over 50 years of experience working with birds of prey, including 5 years as Director of NWF’s Raptor Information Center. He has published numerous articles on raptor subjects; has traveled extensively world-wide studying, observing, and photographing raptors; and regularly led raptor and birding tours... Read More →

$40 member / $65 nonmember (per person) Instructor: Caitlin Keating Ages 12 and up Many native plants aren’t available at nurseries, so at the Arboretum we grow them! In this class you’ll learn about different methods of plant propagation and then you’ll get the rare opportunity to collect seeds and cuttings to get your own... Read More →

What: Anytime is a great time to learn more about trees! Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover, and bird watcher leads walks to teach visitors how to identify the trees that live here in Russ Pitman Park. Jim shares lots of interesting historical and biological facts about the many species of trees we have... Read More →