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, scout troops, family events, environmentally focused camps, and adventure programs.

NEWS & NOTES
Spring Sleepover 2018! \| Register online	April 27 and 28, 2018
Nature's Numbers - Traveling exhibit with K - 12 Educator's Guide	Available through May 27, 2018
Forest Trail at ANSC - NEW permanent exhibit	Available now
ANSC Summer Camp 2018 - Register online	Available now
New Crab Spider species first identified at the ANSC by Joseph T. Lapp (aka Spider Joe) in 2017.

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.