General Info

Thousands of volunteer hours have made the Cibolo Nature Center a prime example of community caring and an excellent model of a local community's efforts to preserve its natural heritage. Open to the public since Earth Day 1990, the Cibolo Nature Center provides education, research, entertainment and outdoor activities for more than 100, 000 visitors a year, while promoting sound stewardship of land, water and wildlife. The Cibolo Nature Center is located on what was once Herff Ranch, established in 1852 by pioneer surgeon Dr. Ferdinand Herff. Much of the original 10, 000 acre ranch has been developed, but the Friends of the Cibolo Wilderness have plans to purchase the original ranch homestead on acreage adjacent to the Cibolo Nature Center. The weathered, century-old building that's prominent on the grounds was donated and moved to this location. Our talented volunteers renovated the structure and it served as our office and visitor center for more than 10 years. We still use it as a visitor center and kids are welcome to come inside to learn about nature through hands-on displays.