This 2,500-acre nature preserve is in southeast Harris County at the southern
end of city, very close to Space Center Houston. The preserve is in the Central
Flyway, which is the largest migratory bird route in North America. More than
220 species of birds and more than 350 species of wildlife may be seen. The
preserve encompasses three major ecosystems: hardwood forest, tall grass prairie
and the estuarine bayou. Visitors can enjoy a bird blind with interpretive
material, more than five miles of trails and a late 1800s farm site. Weekend
visitors may enjoy demonstrations and guided walks. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat.
and noon–5 p.m. Sun. Last entry at 4 p.m. Closed major holidays. 8500 Bay Area
Blvd. Seven miles east of I-45. 281/474-2551. www.abnc.org.
City: Pasadena
Region: Gulf Coast
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