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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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Family
$60/yr
Free admission for the whole family · Gift shop discount
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Zebra Longwing
$100/yr
All member benefits · Newsletter recognition
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Texas Tortoise
$150/yr
All benefits · Special recognition
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Altamira Oriole
$300/yr
All benefits · Named recognition
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Huisache
$600/yr
All benefits · Premier recognition
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Anacua
$1,000/yr
Our highest honor — named after VNC’s beloved native tree
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Donations

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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View upcoming dates, ticket links, and registrations.

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