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The Nature Discovery Center includes the historic Henshaw House which houses our Discovery Rooms, nature library, classrooms, and offices, and the surrounding four-acre nature park, Russ Pitman Park. We offer nature-based programs year-round to educate and entertain people of all ages. The Park's mix of prairie grasses, tall pecans, native understory and wide lawns is home to a variety of animals, from butterflies and beetles to squirrels and birds. During spring and fall migration seasons, over 80 species of warblers, vireos, orioles and more stop in for food, rest and water - giving us a great opportunity to see and photograph them. In addition to the resident wild animals in Russ Pitman Park, there is an outdoor area called the Dean Neubek Critter Classroom with enclosures for rabbits, a Virginia Opossum, and native box turtles adjacent to the Henshaw House, and there is an aviary with pigeons near the fountain in the park. The Nature Discovery Center is an independent non-profit organization and is not funded by the City of Bellaire. We depend on memberships, program fees, donations, grants, and fundraisers to raise the critical funds needed to support our mission to ignite lifelong curiosity, understanding, and respect for nature through education. Come on over, enjoy the park, and see what we have to offer you and your family or community group! naturediscoverycenter.org

10/28/2026

🐍𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗬 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣 | 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟲
Ages 5 to 10

Calling all HISD kids who are out of school on Friday, November 6 and any and all homeschoolers who need a fun, educational break from your normal routine! We've got a Sneaky Snake themed day camp that might be just right for you. Come meet live snakes, play snake games, make snake crafts, and more with NDC Head Naturalist Eric Duran.

💻Register online to reserve a spot before they are gone! https://naturediscoverycenter.org/activities/fall-day-camp/
🎒Bring a lunch and a refillable water bottle, we'll provide morning and afternoon snacks.
🚗Drop off is 9am and pick up is 3pm.

10/28/2026

Water play, muddy hands, and a little mess are all part of the magic of learning in nature!

In this video, our Head Naturalist, Eric Duran, shares why water play is so important for children and how getting messy helps them explore, discover, and connect with the natural world.

The Discovery Creek Play Zone and Water Pump & Log Runnel feature will bring exciting water play elements to Enchanted Woods Nature Play Space, and naming opportunities are still available!

🌱 Interested in making this feature part of your legacy?

Visit naturediscoverycenter.org/enchantedwoods or email [email protected] to learn more.

10/27/2026

ENCHANTED WOODS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY - OCTOBER 7

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this exciting milestone with us. Your support, enthusiasm, and belief in our vision make projects like this possible. We are thrilled to bring Enchanted Woods to our community and create a space where children and families can connect with nature, explore, and discover for generations to come.

There’s still time to be part of this transformative project! To support Enchanted Woods and the future of Nature Discovery Center, visit naturediscoverycenter.org/enchantedwoods and make your gift today.

Interested in naming opportunities or have questions about the project? Visit the link in our bio to learn more and connect with us or email [email protected]

Photos by Conrad Tamm

10/23/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COSTUME CONTEST WINNERS!

Family Grand Prize: Entry #29
Prize winnings: Gift Certificates to Fajita Pete's - West University, Raising Cane's, & Pluckers Wing Bar, plus a 1 year NDC Wildlife Family Level Membership

Individual Child Age 17 & Under: Entry #1
Prize winnings: $50 Toys and Books Gift Card

10/22/2026

Voting for entries in our Virtual Vostume Contest ends at 7p tonight. Get your vote in before it closes!

Good luck everyone!

10/21/2026

🦉𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗞𝗘 🦇
**𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆** 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟴𝗽𝗺

🔦Join Head Naturalist Eric Duran on a guided night hike through Russ Pitman Park to look and listen for nocturnal animals. Come find out what night life is like in our nature park and learn more about the animals who live here. Advance registration is required. Register on our website under Family Programs or via this link: https://naturediscoverycenter.org/activities/night-hike/

10/20/2026

VIRTUAL COSTUME CONTEST: FAMILY CATEGORY

Please vote for your favorite family in their costumes by giving them a like or a heart. In the event of a tie in number of total reactions, number of hearts will be the tie breaker. If entries are still tied, NDC Staff will vote. Feel free to share this album with family and friends and encourage them to vote.

Oct. 22 - Voting ends at 7p
Oct. 23 - Winners will be announced.

Thanks to all who participated in our 3rd Annual Virtual Costume Contest at our Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch. Good luck to everyone!

10/20/2026

VIRTUAL COSTUME CONTEST: CHILD 17 & UNDER

Please vote for your favorite child under 17 in their costume by giving them a like or a heart. In the event of a tie in number of total reactions, number of hearts will be the tie breaker. If entries are still tied, NDC Staff will vote. Feel free to share this album with family and friends and encourage them to vote.

Oct. 22 - Voting ends at 7p
Oct. 23 - Winners will be announced.

Thanks to all who participated in our 3rd Annual Virtual Costume Contest at our Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch. Good luck to everyone!

10/20/2026

Fajita Pete's - West University located at (6719 Weslayan St.) is hosting an all-day Spirit Day to support our mission TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 21 from 11am - 8:30pm. They are generously donating 15% of ALL orders that day to the Nature Discovery Center!

NO CODE, FLYER, OR MENTION REQUIRED

Whether you're feeding your family, your office, or want to pick up lunch or dinner for yourself, every order supports nature education programs, park maintenance, and care for our ambassador animals.

🌮Grab to-go, place a catering order, or order online—just make sure it’s from:
Fajita Pete’s – West U located at 6719 Weslayan St. You can call them at (713) 723-8100.

🚗This location is all about delivery & pickup as they have very limited seating.

📍They deliver within 2 miles. But you can use third-party apps (like DoorDash) for delivery outside the area—those count too!

📱If you order through their app, you'll also earn Pete’s Pesos.

Please share this graphic with local friends and family. Every mouthwatering meal ordered from West U. Fajita Pete's tomorrow will benefit the Center.

10/18/2026

Address

7112 Newcastle
Bellaire, TX
77401

Opening Hours

Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+17136676550

Website

http://www.naturediscoverycenter.org/

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