Give & Get Involved

Your support keeps this 40-year-old green gem alive for the community, for wildlife, and for generations to come.

Membership

Join Valley Nature Center

Members enjoy free admission every visit, 10% off in the gift shop, and the satisfaction of directly supporting environmental education in the Rio Grande Valley.

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Individual

$45/yr

Free admission · Gift shop discount · Library access

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Make a Donation

Valley Nature Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. All donations are tax-deductible and go directly toward our mission.

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General Donation

Support day-to-day operations — trail maintenance, educational programs, wildlife care, and more.

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Memorial Donation

Honor the memory of a loved one with a meaningful gift to the Valley Nature Center.

Give in Memory

VNC Wish List — Browse our Amazon Wish List for specific items that help the center thrive. View the VNC Wish List →

Signature Events

Events & Fundraisers

VNC hosts several beloved annual events. Check our events calendar for dates and ticket information.

🌸 Spring Feast

Annual Spring Fundraiser

Our signature spring fundraising dinner celebrating the season of renewal in the Rio Grande Valley.

🍺 Brew in the Woods

Craft Beer & Nature Event

An evening under the trees with local craft beverages, great company, and the sounds of nature.

🦁 Weslaco Gone Wild

Community Wildlife Event

A family-friendly wildlife celebration showcasing the incredible biodiversity of the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

🦕 Jurassic Journey

Children’s Nature Adventure

A prehistoric-themed adventure for kids through the trails of Valley Nature Center.

🦅 TOS Luncheon

Texas Ornithological Society

A special luncheon celebrating the Valley’s world-class birding with the Texas Ornithological Society.

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Full calendar available

View upcoming dates, ticket links, and registrations.

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