Delores Fenwick Nature Center

03/30/2026

The DFNC will be closed Friday, April 3rd, in observance of the City holiday for Good Friday.

Hop on over when we reopen to the public on Saturday, April 4th.

03/22/2026

Want to get up close and personal with Pearland's nocturnal creatures? Join us for a Guided Night Hike this Friday, March 27th at 7PM as we hike along the Shadow Creek Ranch Nature Trail. During our 3/4 of a mile hike, we will reveal the hidden world of nocturnal wildlife, fascinating natural features, and diverse plant life. Registration is $10 per person, ages 3 and up. Get registered today! https://shorturl.at/WYMRt

03/12/2026

On March 19th we'll be 🍀sham-rocking🍀 and rolling during next week's Acorns & Oaks Class.

What is Acorns & Oaks? This intergenerational class is a great opportunity for your toddler to connect with senior adult members from the Knapp Activity Center in a fun and engaging nature-focused program.

Acorns & Oaks is a free program, but pre-registration is required. Sign up today by visiting, https://shorturl.at/IsxOQ

03/06/2026

🌳 Looking for a way to unwind in nature? Try Forest Therapy! 🌳

Forest Therapy sessions are guided nature-based wellness experiences designed to support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of participants. Each session will invite participants to slow down, engage their senses, and reconnect with the restorative power of nature. With program options for Adults Only and Families to attend together, everyone can benefit from the healing power of nature.

Visit https://shorturl.at/zaRFJ to learn more or register for the upcoming Forest Therapy Programs.

02/28/2026

Camp Pelican Registration Reminder!

📆Save the Date!📆
Registration for 2026 Camp Pelican will open at 8am on March 4th!
Spots fill very quickly, so we recommend having all your weeks of camp decided before it is time to register. For details on each week's specific theme, visit pearlandparks.com, Activity Sign-up. All Camp Pelican weeks are listed in the Nature and Outdoors Section.

For questions about Camp Pelican or to discuss any accommodations, please give us a call at 281-652-1960.

📆Save the Date!📆

Registration for 2026 Camp Pelican will open at 8am on March 4th!

Spots fill very quickly, so we recommend having all your weeks of camp decided before it is time to register. For details on each week's specific theme, visit pearlandparks.com, Activity Sign-up. All Camp Pelican weeks are listed in the Nature and Outdoors Section.

For questions about Camp Pelican or to discuss any accommodations, please give us a call at 281-652-1960.

02/17/2026

‼️UPDATE: The Birding Workshop scheduled for THIS Saturday, February 21, 2026 has been canceled.

Please check back for updates or sign up for our next workshop on April 8, 2026: https://tinyurl.com/jh3bc6hx 🐦 See you soon!

02/12/2026

Share the love this Valentine's Day with cards featuring wildlife from in and around the DFNC.

The species featured in this year's card are:
🐢Stinkpot Musk Turtle
🐊American Alligator
🦅Forster's Tern
🐢Red-eared Slider

❤Happy Valentine's Day from the DFNC!❤

02/06/2026

We are so grateful for the recognition from TRAPS East Region and the wonderful community that make our programs possible.

Pearland Parks & Recreation has added three new awards to their very deserving collection! Last December, at the TRAPS East Region 2025 honors, exceptional team members brought home new hardware:

🏆Carry Capers — Director of the Year
🏆Brandon Jones — Young Professional of the Year
🏆August Vandiver, Katie Boughal, Alicia Boley — Lone Star Programming Award for Acorns & Oaks, a collaboration between Delores Fenwick Nature Center and Knapp Activity Center

Join us in congratulating our team and the partners who make Pearland a great place to live, play, and connect!👏

02/05/2026

📆Save the Date!📆

Registration for 2026 Camp Pelican will open at 8am on March 4th!

Spots fill very quickly, so we recommend having all your weeks of camp decided before it is time to register. For details on each week's specific theme, visit pearlandparks.com, Activity Sign-up. All Camp Pelican weeks are listed in the Nature and Outdoors Section.

For questions about Camp Pelican or to discuss any accommodations, please give us a call at 281-652-1960.

02/04/2026

📣 We're Hiring!📣

If you are a nature-lover who's passionate about guiding future generations as they discover a love of the environment, then we've got the jobs for you!

We'll be hiring for the following positions to staff the 2026 season of Camp Pelican:
🌱Nature Education Instructor
🌱Camp Coordinator
🌱Camp Counselors

Apply today at: https://pearland.applicantpro.com/jobs/

01/07/2026

Ready to test your birding knowledge? Swipe through to see if you can name several of the species, we've seen at the DFNC and in Pearland! Check the comments down below to see if you were correct. 🔭🐦🦅🦆

Want to learn more about birds and how to identify different species? Join us for Birding in the Field on Wed. Jan. 14th. Registration is $20 and can be done at pearlandparks.com.