Outdoor Learning
We deliver quality education—for all ages—immersed in nature.
Our Programs
Cibolo Summer Camps
Kids can spend the summer on our beautiful 160 acres at the Cibolo Nature Center & Herff Farm in Boerne!
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The Nest Nature School
The Nest is the premier nature-based preschool in Central Texas located on a unique campus with abundant natural wonder.
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Outdoor Classroom – Field Trips
The Cibolo offers Outdoor Classroom Field Trips for grades K-12 with customized TEKS-aligned lessons that encourage students to discover principles of science and nature in four ecosystems.
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Little Explorers Adventures
It is time to introduce your children to the amazing world of nature at the Cibolo! Get up close with wildlife, play games, read books, and sing songs in our parent and child classes. Note that a parent or caregiver will stay for the program since this course is designed for family participation.
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Garden-to-Market Adventures
In our gardening homeschool program, students will plant their garden beds in our beautiful Teaching Garden at Herff Farm and learn core academic skills while learning about organic gardening techniques, culinary and medicinal uses of plants, food systems, and plant and soil biology.
This program encourages family participation.
Nature Explorers Adventures
In our nature exploration homeschool program, students will hit the trails to learn about science and nature on the marsh, the prairie, the woodlands, and the majestic Cibolo Creek.
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Deep Roots – Farm-to-Market Program
Deep Roots is a multi-faceted program that combines outdoor learning, service, gardening and recreation to promote positive social-emotional learning outcomes for students with limited access to nature.
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Cibolo Nature Hikes – Scavenger Hunt
Pick up an interactive map of the Visitor Center that includes activities and QR codes that link to videos throughout the trails.
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Junior Trailblazers – Nature Backpacks
Rent or buy adventure backpacks to earn Junior Trailblazer badges as you explore the trails at the Cibolo Nature Center.
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Internships – Ages 18+
Apply to be a Cibolo Intern and get hands-on professional experience in land management, horticulture, marketing, education, or environmental conservation.
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Educator Professional Development
Learn how to teach your students outdoors with professional development in a beautiful setting with our hands-on, dynamic workshops.
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Adult Education Workshops
Join us for our unique adult education workshops to get engaged in the natural world around you.
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