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The Colorado River Foundation operates docent-led school programs at the Redbud Center that provide students hands-on opportunities to explore the river's course, from the Colorado River watershed in northwest Texas to the mouth of the Colorado River at the Gulf of Mexico. Programs help students understand the role of the Colorado River in central and southeast Texas and ways to act as stewards of the river. Our school programs take children through a series of interactive teachable moments throughout the beautiful green space, illustrating such concepts as watersheds, water demand, and aquatic plants and wildlife. Landscaping at the park will mimic the regional plant life represented at each stage of the river, from the arid crops of northwest Texas to the coastal marshes of the Gulf of Mexico. Redbud Center, a 35,000 square-foot multipurpose building, utilizes green building practices, including recycled construction materials and rainwater harvesting systems for the building and parking lot. This facility also serves as the LCRA's emergency operations center, providing a central location and advanced technology for management of floods and other emergencies. The Center is also open to the public for guided and self-guided tours. To book a community tour, please call 512-473-3535. |
