Lake Waco Wetlands
Wildlife refuge with marsh & forest harboring native plants & animals, plus an education center.
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(from Google)Awesome place. Look forward to going back and hiking. Did a news story here.
The wetlands weren't wet when we visited but the lady in the visitor center was fantastic and such a great host to explain the wetland system and how it was developed. Still nice to walk around among what would be the ponds and enjoy the birds.
This is a wonderful place in the nature to view the total solar eclipse. We were able to feel different bugs and birds chirping transitions during the solar eclipse phases!
Fabulous place to learn about nature’s “kidneys”. They have a beautiful educational room with floor maps and interesting facts on the wall. The wetlands are always well maintained with regular mowing and it’s great fun to explore the boardwalks and observe the natural world. They also offer small guided tours. Many dog walkers come to enjoy the space with their leashed companions .
We love this place! There is plenty to explore and it isn't too far outside of town... about 15 minutes. Someone mentioned that a fire had damaged the wetlands. To clarify, it was a prescribed burn, which are used to manage overgrowth and improve the habitat. We visited recently and everything has grown back nicely. My oldest kid enjoyed taking photos of everything!