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Latest nature center News

Fall at the Nature Center
Aug 7, 2023

Get Ready for a Festive Fall Season at the Nature Center

Fall registration for programming at the Nature Center is now open, and there are many festive activities to look forward to! The Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve is a staple of our community for nature lovers, and our Outdoor Recreation Team is always planning fun and educational activities for our residents to make life-long…
MSN Graphic for National Trail Day
Jun 2, 2023

Celebrate National Trail Day by venturing onto some of the great trails the Bob Jones Nature Center offers

National Trail Day is on the first Saturday in June each year and it provides a great opportunity for us to commemorate the natural wonders of Bob Jones Nature Center. BJNCP is a wonderland of trails to explore. When you set out to the Nature Center, you’ll find three incredible trails: Bluebird Trail, White-Tailed Deer…
MSN Graphic for National Trail Day
Jun 2, 2023

Celebrate National Trail Day by venturing onto some of the great trails the Bob Jones Nature Center offers

National Trail Day is on the first Saturday in June each year and it provides a great opportunity for us to commemorate the natural wonders of Bob Jones Nature Center. BJNCP is a wonderland of trails to explore. When you set out to the Nature Center, you’ll find three incredible trails: Bluebird Trail, White-Tailed Deer…
MSN Graphic for National Trail Day
Jun 2, 2023

Celebrate National Trail Day by venturing onto some of the great trails the Bob Jones Nature Center offers

National Trail Day is on the first Saturday in June each year and it provides a great opportunity for us to commemorate the natural wonders of Bob Jones Nature Center. BJNCP is a wonderland of trails to explore. When you set out to the Nature Center, you’ll find three incredible trails: Bluebird Trail, White-Tailed Deer…
Monarch Butterfly Festival
Aug 10, 2022

Monarch Madness is Coming to the Nature Center: Don’t Miss the Fourth Annual Monarch Festival!

The Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve is all about celebrating the gifts of our natural Cross Timbers ecosystem. Fall is the best time to come to the Nature Center and participate in the incredible monarch migration phenomenon. The fourth-annual Monarch Butterfly Festival is happening on Saturday, September 17, 2022, and you don’t want to miss…
Monarch Butterfly Festival
Aug 10, 2022

Monarch Madness is Coming to the Nature Center: Don’t Miss the Fourth Annual Monarch Festival!

The Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve is all about celebrating the gifts of our natural Cross Timbers ecosystem. Fall is the best time to come to the Nature Center and participate in the incredible monarch migration phenomenon. The fourth-annual Monarch Butterfly Festival is happening on Saturday, September 17, 2022, and you don’t want to miss…
Adult Outdoor Education Ecology Walk
Jun 2, 2022

Grab Your Hiking Boots and Join Us on the Trails!

The Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve is Southlake’s hidden gem. With over 20 miles of trails and an award-winning pre-school, there’s no better place to enjoy an early morning stroll. The Nature Center is not only a paradise for our littlest Dragons, however. Our dedicated Nature Center Staff works hard to make the Bob…
Adult Outdoor Education
Feb 16, 2022

Don’t Miss Our Adult Outdoor Education Opportunities This Spring at the Bob Jones Nature Center

The Bob Jones Nature Center is a natural classroom for community members of all ages. You may be familiar with our award-winning Cross Timbers Forest Preschool and legendary Community Hikes, but did you know the Nature Center offers free Outdoor Education classes for adults? Mark your calendars because there are three incredible class options this…