Austin Nature & Science Center

Established in 1960, the Austin Nature & Science Center's (ANSC) mission is to provide hands-on educational exhibits and recreational activities that increase awareness and appreciation of the natural environment. Centrally located on the western edge of Zilker Park in the Zilker Nature Preserve, the ANSC offers indoor and outdoor exhibits and provides environmental science education programs to schools and the community in and around Austin. The site hosts homeschool groups, family events, environmentally focused camps, and adventure programs.

NEWS & NOTES
NATURE'S WAY PRESCHOOL 4 and 5 years class spaces (Afternoons 2-5 pm) available for 2018-19 school year. Contact Bonnie Cook 512-974-3882.	Available now
ANSC Fall Festival and Star Party	November 17, 2018
School Break Camp at ANSC - TX History Theme (Registration required)	November 19-21, 2018
CLOSED Thanksgiving and the Friday after	November 22 and 23, 2018
CLOSED Christmas Eve and Christmas	December 24 and 25, 2018
CLOSED New Year's	January 1, 2019
Forest Trail at ANSC - NEW permanent outdoor exhibit	Available now
"Wild Imaginations"- Tempo 2018 temporary outdoor art installations	Through September 2019
Nano Exhibit - Located in the Visitors Pavilion	Through Winter/Spring 2018/2019

AUSTIN CHILDREN'S OUTDOOR BILL OF RIGHTS

Research shows that children who learn and play in nature are healthier, happier, and even perform better in school. That’s why Austin’s Cities Connecting Children to Nature initiative aims to connect more children to nature by showing parents and caregivers how to find nature near them.

To find a nearby City of Austin park, visit the Parkland Directory. To discover even more nature near you, visit Nature Rocks.

La investigación muestra que los niños que aprenden y juegan en la naturaleza son más saludables, felices, y hasta se desempeñan mejor en la escuela. Por eso la iniciativa de Austin Ciudades que Unen a los Niños con la Naturaleza tiene el objectivo conectar más niños a la naturaleza mostrando a padres y cuidadores cómo encontrar la naturaleza cerca de ellos.

Para encontrar un Ciudad de Austin parque, visite el Parkland Directory. Para descubrir aún más naturaleza cerca de usted, visite Nature Rocks.