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Take a walk on the wild side!

Matagorda County Birding Nature Center showcases the natural beauty and wildlife that thrive in this area. Come and enjoy! Since 1997, Matagorda County has been No. 1 in the prestigious National Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count.

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Join Us for the Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop - Matagorda Bay Watershed on Oct. 30

This workshop is being co-hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & Research and the Texas Water Resources Institute. The training...

Campers Craft, Learn and Compete at Nature Center's Environmental Science Summer Camp

Congratulations to the Environmental Science camp graduates at the Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center. Each day was filled with...

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Rent a Nature Center Venue for Your Next Event

The Nature Center offers a variety of affordable beautifully rustic venues perfect for your next party, meeting or wedding!

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The Matagorda County Birding Nature Center spans 38 acres of the Colorado River. The Nature Center offers nature trails, wetlands, woodlands, native prairies, gardens, boardwalks and bridges, and an outdoor education center.

Located in the Texas coastal county of Matagorda, this area is rich in history, fertile land and an abundance of natural resources.

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Dec. 19, 2022

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Audubon Christmas Bird Count

Since 1997, Matagorda County has been #1 in the prestigious National Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count. MCBNC showcases the natural beauty and wildlife that thrive in this area.

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