Margaret Hames Nature Center

The Nature Center was named after

Margaret Hames. She was an outstanding conservationist and teacher who was instrumental in developing and preserving

the Sanctuary. The Nature Center

has been open since April 1992.

Nature Center Hours:

Open 7 days a week, 9am to 4pm.

Stop by our nature center and learn about the many plants and animals living in the Sanctuary. We have educational displays, fossils, and some amazing skeletons. We also have information about classes, coming events, and ordering boardwalk planks.

Nature Center Hours:

Open 7 days a week,  9am to 4pm

Besides our educational displays, check out our touch-and-explore table for kids of all ages! It has lots of items to help your kids learn about nature. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet for the little ones before you go for your walk in our park.

Nature Center Hours:

Open 7 days a week,  9am to 4pm

We sell water, soda and have a gift shop. We sell a number of items with our name and logo, such as T-shirts, totes, hats, mugs, magnets, and jewelry. All proceeds go to support the Sanctuary.  

Nature Center Hours:

Open 7 days a week, 9am to 4pm.