The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center was established in 1978 by the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute, a nonprofit organization. It is located at the foot of the Davis Mountains, near Fort Davis, TX. The center’s purpose is to educate their visitors about the diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert and allow them to experience nature in its serenity.
The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center offers educational opportunities for both children and adults throughout the year. It boasts a twenty acre botanical gardens that showcases 165 species of trees and plants native to the area. The garden is arranged into four different groups: The Arboretum, The Wildscape Garden, The Pollinator Garden and The Cactus and Succulent Collection. The garden is a great place to interact with nature by seeing birds, bees and lizards up close in their environment. There are also exhibits to visit that educate visitors about the history of the desert. There are artifacts from the mining industry as well as rock and mineral samples.
The Center also offers 3 miles of rocky hiking trails. There is a trail map available in the gift shop to serve as a guide. The trails offer spectacular springs and pools, majestic trees, and breathtaking scenery.
