River Legacy Nature Center

It's been a while since we visited the actual "Nature Center" at River Legacy. 

Gotta say we saw and learned more than we have in the past. 

Did you know all the flagstone used on the floor was quarried locally?

How about the massive tree trunks supporting the entire roof structure? 

Those were removed from the Texas Ranger stadium site, during clearing & construction, 20 years ago.

And speaking of roof....

When the Center was being designed, the architects drew the roof structure to resemble a giant leaf from the sky:

As usual, there are always cute little frogs, with sticky feet to visit. :)

Emory and I really enjoyed reading this book:

Book Description: When Billy left his pet spider, Helen, at the Zoo, the animals suddenly became happy and contented. The lions snoozed all day long, the elephants enjoyed their baths, and the zebras ate their hay in peace -- all because Helen was spinning webs and catching flies.
But one day Helen's webs were swept away. The Keeper had the cages cleaned for the Mayor's inspection tour. Soon the flies were back again and the animals were miserable once more. But not for long.  Helen solved the problem and won a permanent place of honor for herself in the Zoo.

A Texas Fence Lizard, on a fence!...

When you visit early, you get to see reptiles in their natural habitats. Awesome!

This just for fun...

Emory, 18 months: 

Emory, 5 years old: 

I apologize our photos are terrible...we only had cellphones with us.

Another great visit at River Legacy Nature Center and hiking trails.  If you are local to the DFW area, plan a visit, I think you (and your family) will thoroughly enjoy it. :)