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A Natural Escape

We connect people to nature through hiking trails, a farmers market, nature education, and more.

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Located just a mile from downtown Boerne, The Cibolo protects more than 160 acres of Texas Hill Country open daily for exploration, discovery, and connection with nature. Walk wooded trails, wander along the banks of Cibolo Creek, and even encounter native wildlife across our five unique ecosystems. Whether you come for adventure or a peaceful escape, there are countless ways to experience nature, right here.

Keeping Nature in the Heart of Boerne

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Protect
253
Protected acres of Texas Hill Country
Teach
4,000
People in nature education
Restore
1M
Gallons of water flow into aquifers
Together
58
Community partners in conservation
Connect
44,000
Visitors connected to nature
Sustain
11,370
Volunteer hours donated this year

OUR MISSION

The Cibolo promotes the conservation of nature through education, stewardship, and community connections.

The Cibolo Center for Conservation has created a community that is long-lasting. We have strong roots with room to grow thanks to the generosity of friends like you who make an impact by supporting us. Explore ways that you can connect and make a difference today. With your help, we are transforming lives and preserving nature for today and generations to come.

Established 1988 in Boerne, TX

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Our Core values

Conservation →

At The Cibolo, we care for the land by protecting its wildness while welcoming families, researchers, and nature lovers alike. We invite everyone to join in safeguarding its beauty and peace so that it remains vibrant for generations to come.

Education →

From young children to lifelong learners, The Cibolo makes nature education accessible to everyone. Through hands-on programs in gardening, water quality, and wildlife study, we empower people of all ages to become the next generation of stewards.

Community →

The Cibolo thrives on the spirit of our local community. Every gathering and shared moment in nature reflects the roots of our mission, bringing people together to listen, reconnect, and experience the land’s quiet strength.

OUR LOCATIONS

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Nature Center →

⚑ 140 City Park Road

Visit the Cibolo Nature Center to experience the immense natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country.

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⚑ 33 Herff Road

Visit Herff Farm to connect to the past, present, and future of living in harmony with the land.

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Nest Nature School →

⚑ 33 Herff Road

At The Nest, education is about nurturing a lifelong connection to nature.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Catch up on all of the inspiring stories and incredible work happening here on a daily basis. Read our latest issue below.

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What’s New in Nature?

Read our latest news, inspiration, educational stories, and more.

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Bee Program at Herff Farm
Bee Program at Herff Farm

The Cibolo’s Bee Program supports pollinator conservation and provides meaningful learning opportunities for children through nature-based education programming at Herff Farm.

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Finding Resilience in Nature
Finding Resilience in Nature

Sarah Vergara reflects and explores how the rhythms and transformations of the natural world offer guidance, healing, and hope in the face of grief and uncertainty.

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June Surprise on the Creek
June Surprise on the Creek

Even in June, birding can bring big surprises. When Craig Hensley heard an unusual bird song, it turned out to be a Hooded Warbler, a rare visitor for this time and place.

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Protecting Nature Matters

Every hour of research, every gallon of clean water protected, and every acre restored is made possible by supporters like you who believe in caring for the land. As we continue to grow, the need for this care grows with us.

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hosted per year across our various campuses and programs aimed at educating the public on our land.

of waterways within the entire Upper Cibolo Watershed are protected, studied, and used in our educational efforts.

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spanning two campuses that we’ve protected, cared for, and used to cultivate public awareness since 1988.

deepening our community’s connection to the land and water and becoming a model of conservation education.

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essential to the natural health of our region are contained within The Cibolo’s borders, all contributing to the health of humans and animals.

of crucial Hill Country flora and fauna are protected and studied on the Cibolo Nature Center property.

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