Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center and Botanical Gardens, Botanical garden in Fort Davis, Texas.
The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center spreads across 507 acres of land featuring desert plants, volcanic mountains, canyon springs, and seasonal wetland pools.
The center includes exhibits about mining activities from the 1800s, displaying artifacts and ore specimens that document the industrial development of the region.
The botanical gardens maintain a collection of 165 native plant species traditionally used by indigenous communities of the Chihuahuan Desert for medicine and sustenance.
Visitors can access five miles of hiking trails Monday through Saturday, with adult admission at $6 and free entry for children under 12.
The center houses a specialized greenhouse containing 200 species of cacti native to the Chihuahuan Desert, with different varieties blooming throughout the year.
Location: Texas
GPS coordinates: 30.54040,-103.83730
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:05
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