River Bend Nature Center

River Bend Nature Center Dedicated to Connecting People with the Natural Environment of Texas. Our most popular attractions are the Ruby N.
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River Bend Nature Center (RBNC) in Wichita Falls, Texas is a twenty acre, private 501 c(3) non-profit environmental education facility that serves the communities of north Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Uniquely placed in a conflux of geographical regions, River Bend connects people to their natural environment through educational activities, environmental awareness, and conservation examples. R

BNC recognizes that education is a fundamental tool for preserving the environmental and the personal health of a community. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, Peyton’s Place, the Bryant Edwards Learning Center, the River Bottom Forest Trail, and the United Children’s Garden. We welcome you every day of the week to enjoy the sun, the clouds, the air, the plants, the birds, and the butterflies by touring the conservatory, walking the trails and gardens, or picnicking under the open air pavilion. There are many ways to explore the Rolling Plains at River Bend Nature Center.

📣 Today’s the day!The ducks are racing at the Wetter N’ Hell Hundred Rubber Duck Race! 🦆💨Even if you didn’t adopt a duck...
05/30/2026

📣 Today’s the day!

The ducks are racing at the Wetter N’ Hell Hundred Rubber Duck Race! 🦆💨

Even if you didn’t adopt a duck, come out and:
🎉 Cheer on River Bend’s ducks
👀 Watch the race live: https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofSouthwestWichitaFalls
💚 Support our community

📍 Castaway Cove
📅 TODAY

Let’s see if one of ours takes the win!

05/29/2026

Our phones are temporarily down because the Internet is out in our area until 530 today. We are still having BugFest tonight. It starts at six and goes till eight. We can’t wait to see you there!

We will close at 4 today to get ready for BugFest!See you tonight the fun starts at 6pm!
05/29/2026

We will close at 4 today to get ready for BugFest!See you tonight the fun starts at 6pm!

There’s something magical about seeing the tiny creatures that make our world work 💚Join us for BugFest TONIGHT—a night ...
05/29/2026

There’s something magical about seeing the tiny creatures that make our world work 💚

Join us for BugFest TONIGHT—a night of discovery, curiosity, and fun for all ages.

📅 May 29
⏰ 6 PM - 8 PM

Come explore the world of bugs with us!

Skip the line and learn more about this awesome event here: https://riverbendnaturecenter.org/event/bug-fest-2026/

🦗 Bug Fact of the Day!Grasshoppers hear through organs on their abdomen, not their heads, and can jump up to 20 times th...
05/28/2026

🦗 Bug Fact of the Day!

Grasshoppers hear through organs on their abdomen, not their heads, and can jump up to 20 times their body length!

Basically tiny Olympic athletes 🏅

👉 Meet incredible insects at BugFest!
📅 May 29 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Skip the line and learn more about this awesome event here: https://riverbendnaturecenter.org/event/bug-fest-2026/

📣 Don’t wait, last chance to adopt your duck is today!The Wetter N’ Hell Hundred Rubber Duck Race is almost here 🦆💲 $20 ...
05/28/2026

📣 Don’t wait, last chance to adopt your duck is today!

The Wetter N’ Hell Hundred Rubber Duck Race is almost here 🦆

💲 $20 per duck
💚 50% supports River Bend
🎉 Chance to win big prizes

📅 May 30

👉 Get yours now: https://wetterthanhell.com/

🦖 Calling all junior paleontologists! 🦴Get ready to stomp, roar, and travel back in time at Dino Discoveries Camp!📌 Form...
05/27/2026

🦖 Calling all junior paleontologists! 🦴

Get ready to stomp, roar, and travel back in time at Dino Discoveries Camp!

📌 Forms for this camp are today, Wednesday, May 27th!

Campers will:
🦴 Dig for “dino bones”
🦕 Touch REAL dinosaur fossils
🌎 Learn how prehistoric creatures lived
🎨 Create fossil prints & dino tracks to take home

📅 June 1–5
👧 K-Grad - 11 yrs spots available
⚠️ Ages 4–5 session is FULL (call 940-767-0843 for waitlist)

Don’t miss your chance to explore the prehistoric world!

🎟️ Register before it’s too late:
https://riverbendnaturecenter.org/event/rbnc-summer-camps-2026/

🐛 Bug Fact of the Day: Rolly Pollies!These cute little guys aren’t actually bugs; they’re crustaceans, meaning they’re m...
05/26/2026

🐛 Bug Fact of the Day: Rolly Pollies!

These cute little guys aren’t actually bugs; they’re crustaceans, meaning they’re more closely related to shrimp and crabs than insects!

They can also roll into a ball to protect themselves from predators, basically nature’s tiniest armored tank 🛡️

👉 Come meet fascinating creatures like this (and way more!) at BugFest!

📅 May 29
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

Skip the line and learn more about this awesome event here: https://riverbendnaturecenter.org/event/bug-fest-2026/

In the quiet of nature, we remember and give thanks.
05/25/2026

In the quiet of nature, we remember and give thanks.

Address

2200 3rd Street
Wichita Falls, TX
76301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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