The funding will help create interactive classrooms, a greenhouse, an aquarium and outdoor learning spaces, according to the Wimberley Parks and Recreation website.
The overview
With the funding, Wimberley staff plan to design a space that highlights the biodiversity of the Texas Hill Country. Features will include:
- Interactive exhibits on the region’s ecosystems and wildlife
- Educational programming for students, families and community members
- Indoor and outdoor spaces integrated with Blue Hole Regional Park
- Sustainability initiatives focused on water conservation, native landscaping and eco-friendly building practices
The Blue Hole Nature Center is in the early stages of planning and development, with the draft concept plan evolving to meet Wimberley’s community needs, according to its website. As the process moves forward, the public will have opportunities for input.
Plans for the center include two classrooms, which will be used for the Blue Hole Nature Camp, private rentals and events. The greenhouse will provide year-round programming for organizations such as the Texas Master Naturalists and the Wimberley Native Plant Society.
The center will also include a nature-themed playground for older children who have outgrown the current play structures in the park, according to the center’s website.
Notable quote
Morgan Hammer, Hays County Precinct 3 Commissioner, said the funding reflects the county’s goal of preserving natural spaces and making them more accessible.
“Investing in the Blue Hole Nature Center is an investment in the future of Hays County,” Hammer said in the news release. “The Nature Center will be a place where residents, students and visitors can connect with the land, learn about conservation and be inspired to protect the resources that make Hays County so special.”
