Armand Bayou Nature Center
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Armand Bayou Nature Center is a nonprofit organization operating as one of the largest urban wilderness preserves in the United States. Located in Pasadena, Texas, it encompasses 4,000 acres of wetlands, forest, prairie, and marsh habitats that once characterized the Houston/Galveston area, and it hosts a diverse array of wildlife including more than 370 bird, mammal, reptile, and amphibian species. The center provides outdoor spaces for hiking and observatory activities, training and interpretation programs, field trips, Scout programs, birding, a historic farm, and other nature-based experiences, with a focus on hands-on learning through its Bayou, Prairie, and Forest classrooms. Its programs are designed to facilitate access to the natural world and encourage outdoor engagement, making it applicable to a broad audience of learners and nature enthusiasts. The organization operates within the nonprofit sector and serves the local community by offering educational and recreational experiences centered on conservation and environmental education.