The Nature Discovery Center is a favorite Bellaire establishment, resulting from a grass-roots effort back in 1979, when the Friends of Bellaire Parks raised funds for the acquisition of a million dollar 3.75-acre Henshaw estate, to create Russ Pitman Park. Whether you’re a Bellaire or Houston area resident, new in town, or visiting the area - plan a trip to the Center and to Russ Pitman Park. The Nature Discovery Center is located in Russ Pitman Park at 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, Texas, just inside the West 610 Loop, between Bellaire Blvd and Evergreen. You can explore the Discovery Rooms and park grounds on your own or plan to attend an upcoming event including:
Art in the Park Art Show
Daily in April
June Woest of Urban Artists has curated Art Shows in Russ Pitman Park for the last 2 years. Join us in April of 2011 for a 3rd year of public art in the park. Stroll the park trails, enjoy the spring wildflowers, and appreciate art in a natural setting. Several artists from around the Houston area and around the state of Texas will have art pieces on display until early May throughout the park.
Spring Fling - Earth Day Celebration
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Join the Center in celebrating Earth Day. This FREE family event has something for everyone: children’s crafts and activities, guided nature walks, environmental exhibitors, and music on the front porch. Inside the house visitors may browse a Spring Gift Market. The Bellaire Garden Club’s annual Spring Plant Sale takes place out back under the pavilions from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
There is something here for all nature lovers - young and old!
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