The mission of Riverside Nature Center is to foster greater public awareness and appreciation of the Hill Country’s natural resources through education, information and by example.

Riverside Nature Center is administered by the Riverside Nature Center Association a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1989 that is supported financially by its members, grants and donations.

Our Vision
Riverside Nature Center's vision is to be the recognized center for public education about Hill Country natural resources.  Join us to help make our future.

Our Association
Riverside Nature Center is administered by the Riverside Nature Center Association, with a Board of Directors who have a wide variety of backgrounds. They include an attorney, engineers, entrepreneurs, medical personnel, a banker, a zoologist, a bird specialist, a tree specialist, and many people who have dedicated much of their lives to Hill Country plants. In addition to their board duties, they donate many hours to fund-raising, programs and the habitat at Riverside Nature Center.

The Board of Directors & Advisory Board

"Promise"
created & donated by
sculptor Dean Mitchell

The staff of RNC consists of Executive Director, STEP worker Joyce Sandlin, full-time administrative assistant employed by the State of Texas, Cassandra Keen, a part-time office employee, and Cita Ann Ruthstrom, part-time. All other employees at Riverside Nature Center are volunteers.