Armand Bayou Nature Center
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Armand Bayou Nature Center, the largest urban wilderness preserve in the United States is located just outside Houston, Texas near the NASA Johnson Space Center.
Waymark Code: WM14DD
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2007
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Armand Bayou Nature Center
strives to "Reconnect People with Nature".
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Through preservation and education, The missions of
Armand Bayou Nature Center
are to:
- Preserve the wetlands prairie, forest and marsh habitats with which they
have been entrusted.
- Provide opportunities for people to experience Armand Bayou habitats and
discover the importance of preserving these vanishing habitats.
This is the largest urban wilderness preserve in the U.S. It contains 2500
acres of the natural wetlands forest, prairie and marsh habitats once abundant
in the Houston/Galveston area. It is home to over 370 species of birds,
mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Armand Bayou Nature Center offers hiking
trails, exhibits, field trips, Scout programs, birding, a historic farm and
more. They also conduct educational and stewardship programs.
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Adults $3.00
Children & Seniors $1.00 |
They're open:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday through Saturday
12:00 noon to 5:00 PM Sundays
Last admission is 4:30, gates are locked at 5:00
Closed Monday & Tuesday