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Friends of the Fredericksburg Nature Center
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: (830) 997-8917
http://www.fredericksburgnaturecenter.org
The Fredericksburg Nature Center, located at Lady Bird Johnson Park, offers a unique blend of diverse habitats to visitors, one that can be found nowhere else in Texas. Fredericksburg is located in the center of several geologic and biologic regions in the southeastern corner of the Edwards Plateau. Geographic location, considered alone, contributes to the overarching diversity found there. More particularly, the Nature Center is fortunate to be a focus of diversity because of the local hydrology and geology. Within the Nature Center's ten acres you will find 11 distinct habitats, among them: Post Oak savannah; Wetland; Riparian; Old growth Live Oak woods; Native Texas prairie; Cedar brake; Lake aquatics; Mud flats; Lake islands; Springs and seeps. That one small area offers so many species of birds, forbs, grasses, woody plants, amphibians, reptiles, and insects is truly amazing. Come visit the Fredericksburg Nature Center and see for yourself!
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Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site
Highway 290 East
199 State Park Road 52
Stonewall, TX 78671
Phone: (830) 644-2252
Fax: (830) 644-2430
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lyndon_b_johnson/
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site is located in Stonewall, between Fredericksburg and Johnson City. Lyndon B. This historical park is a Presidential Park honoring a native Texan who achieved the nation’s highest office. The Visitor Center is the focal point of Lyndon B. Johnson State Historical Park. It contains memorabilia from President Johnson’s presidency and interactive displays about the Land and People that shaped a president. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site also offers visitors to step back in time as they visit the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm. This early 1900’s German Farm is run by State Park employees dressed in period attire, which provide visitors of all ages with the history of how the early settlers in the Texas Hill Country lived and worked. Visitors can see the daily chores and duties performed as they were done over 100 years ago. Washing clothes, milking cows, cooking on the wood burning stove and tending the garden are just a few of the necessary chores involved in running the farm. Visitors will get an idea of what life was like for Lyndon B. Johnson as a young boy, growing up in this part of Texas in the early 1900’s.
For nature lovers, the park is a virtual treasure trove of sights and sounds. Visitors are encouraged to get out and come enjoy and discover small insects, majestic oak trees, white-tail deer, bison, birds and longhorns. The park offers over 2 miles of scenic walking trails, new footbridges, Wildlife Viewing Area, Bird Blind and Butterfly Waystation. The park is also known for its beautiful wildflower season. The park offers a variety of facilities including an auditorium in the visitor center complex will accommodate over 200 people for state activities or films. An outdoor amphitheater is used for a variety of programs. For outdoor activities, the park has numerous picnic areas and playgrounds, an Aquatic Complex featuring a sparkling Olympic sized pool, a baseball field and tennis courts. For group events, the Group Dining Hall and Group Picnic areas are available for rental. Visitors can also shop the State Park Gift Shop for unique Texas made pottery and gifts from the Hill Country. Upon arrival, visitors need to stop first at the State Park Visitor’s Center and obtain a park permit and map. Families should plan to make a day of their visit by seeing everything the park has to offer. Pack a picnic lunch and spend the day enjoying the great outdoors. Enjoy free fishing on the banks of the Pedernales River; visit the presidential exhibits and see the historical film; tour the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm; and take the self-guided CD or GPS Ranger auto tour to the LBJ Ranch and Texas Whitehouse.
For more information and photos of the park, like us on Facebook at LBJ State Park or http://on.fb.me/g7icH7.
The state park is located in Stonewall, Texas just 13 miles west of Johnson City and about 13 miles east of Fredericksburg. For additional information and directions you may contact Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historical Site at (830) 644-2252 or visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife website at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/lbj.
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