As part of the John Hargrove Environmental Complex, the nature center will serve as Pearland’s environmental education facility, providing hands-on educational opportunities to the community through programs, workshops, and field trips. The Nature Center features a freshwater, native fish aquarium; live animal exhibits, touch and craft tables, interactive exhibits, a large classroom, an outdoor pavilion with picnic tables and benches, approximately 2 miles of walking/running trails, native bird rookeries, line and pole fishing, and access to both the Edible Fruit Trail and the Fite Road Bat Colony Observation area. Delores Fenwick was one of the founding members of Keep Pearland Beautiful in 1982, originally called Clean Pearland. She served as President before becoming a staff member. Under her leadership, KPB won numerous awards. For over 35 years Delores has educated thousands of students and hosted hundreds of events. Admission to the Nature Center is free, while programs and workshops are subject to additional fees. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on the Delores Fenwick Nature Center, please visit pearlandtx.gov/dfnc.
The $3 million Nature Center provides hands-on educational opportunities to the community through programs, workshops, and field trips.
Pearland in Motion / Summer 2019 / 7 rl i ti / r
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