Fredericksburg Nature Center
Fredericksburg Nature Center is located on a 15-acre tract of land within Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. The Nature Center provides over one mile of hiking trails with great views, an all-season creek, a Bird Blind, Butterfly Habitat, Pollinator Garden, Cactus Garden, Hummingbird Garden, a Geology Exhibit, and information kiosks for the public’s education and enjoyment. The organization is made up of dedicated volunteers (most of whom are Texas Master Naturalists) who provide the labor and necessary funding to build and maintain the Nature Center.
Fredericksburg Nature Center was the brainchild of the late Bill
Lindemann, who in 2000 formed the 501(C)(3) non-profit organization
Friends of Fredericksburg Nature Center.
What We Do
Our programming provides the public with quality speakers, hands-on activities, and advanced training opportunities to Texas Master Naturalists that deepen understanding of the natural world.
One of the primary objectives of FNC is educating young people about the importance of being good stewards of the land, with numerous programs and activities being offered throughout the year for children of all ages. It is our belief that early education instills an understanding that the land is not just a resource to be used, but a heritage to be honored and preserved.
We are currently in the design phase of developing an Interpretive Center to enhance these educational experiences, and we also have several improvement projects planned for the Nature Center. To achieve these goals, we require the assistance of volunteers and below are listed several areas where volunteers are needed.
Volunteer Opportunities
Work sessions are typically scheduled for Tuesdays at 8:30am-10:30am . Contact Gracie Waggener at gwaggener@flow-apps.com to receive a weekly email notification about scheduled work tasks for the coming week
- Gardening – Pollinator Garden, Butterfly Habitat, Bird Blind, Cactus & Hummingbird Gardens
- Nature Trail Maintenance and Improvement Projects
- Assist with Habitat Restoration Projects
- Education – Lead or Assist Educational Programs for Youth and Adults; Docents and Trail Guides; Development of Interpretive Exhibits and Materials
- Publicity – Website Manager; Social Media Administrator; Maintenance and Inventory of Marketing Materials
- Newsletter – Editor; Write Articles; Photography
- Membership Recruitment and Retention
To Volunteer – Contact Lonnie Childs at lonniechilds@utex.edu