WELCOME TO THE MATAGORDA COUNTY BIRDING NATURE CENTER

You and your family or group will discover a variety of ways to enjoy nature. Most of our activities occur outdoors in the natural environment This means the possibility of encountering mosquitoes, snakes, wasps, spiders, and alligators. It also means sun, heat, cold, rain, You can sit and enjoy, or get in plenty of walking, either way come prepared.
Bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, hats, and jackets. Wear good walking shoes.

Hours of Operation: The gates are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, daylight to dark based on the seasons. The Visitor Kiosk is manned with Nature Center Volunteers from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to answer your questions. Site maps and birding lists are available at the kiosk.

Golf carts are available for rent ($5.00 /hour) for those with physical limitations. A valid driver license must be left at kiosk, and you must be 21 yrs.old.

Park Fees

Entrance Fees:
$3.00 per person or
$5.00 per carload

Group Fees:
(requires 2 week prior reservations)
Self tours $1.00 / person
MCBNC tours $2.00
per person

Education Group rates
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          Pavilion Rental

(Requires 2 weeks reservation & completion of liability form )

Birthday Use: 2 to 4 hrs.
Member Rate: $35.00
Non-members: $ 50.00

Weddings, Reunions, or Civic Group Meetings: $100.00/ per event/ 4 hrs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information contact the Nature Center at mcbnc@mcbnc.org or 979-245-3336

GET INVOLVED

MCBNC Memberships are proudly offered
Annual memberships run from January to January. Partial year enlistment is considered a generous donation. Membership Rates:

Individual $15.00 Family
$25.00
Patron $50.00 Life
$1000.00

MEMBERSHIP FORM

VOLUNTEER
The following positions are available to willing volunteers

Kiosk Attendants: The Kiosk is manned 100% by volunteers.We have several time slots available for those preferring indoor a/c positions. Contact: Ms. Betty Jo Lowry:mcbnc@mcbnc.org
Speakers for Nature Seminars: If you have an area of expertise in a particular Nature Field , whether self-taught or PhD and you're willing to share your time whether once a year, twice a year or monthly, we need you!  Contact Donna Younger 979-245-3336 or email mcbnc@mcbnc.org .

DONATION

MCBNC operating revenues consist of entrance fees, event fees, memberships, fundraisers, grants and donations. Contact David Sitz or Donna Younger to leave a living legacy mcbnc@mcbnc.org

Park Host

Beautiful 34 acre Birding Naure Center on Colorado River needs property caretakers/park hosts to work 3 1/2 days on and 3 1/2 days off for FHU site. Very flexible work routines. Seeking people who can interact with visitors to center and perform minor maintenance duties. Contact Garlan Hinman, Park Host Coordinator 979-240-8922: mcbnc@ mcbnc.org

Park Map

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AMARILLO
646.71 Miles

Matagorda County Birding Nature Center
P.O. Box 2212
Bay City, TX 77404-2212
979-245-3336
mcbnc@mcbnc.org