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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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LBJ State Park & 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/park/lbj
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site is in Gillespie County, between Fredericksburg and Johnson City, and contains 717.9 acres. Lyndon B. Johnson State Historical Park honors a native Texan who achieved the nation's highest office. To create the unique facility, friends of then President Johnson raised money to purchase property directly across the Pedernales River from the LBJ Ranch. In 1965, this land was accepted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the park was opened in 1970. The park's location is historically significant since it is in the heart of the former President's home country. The area has been influenced by three major cultures: Native Americans, Spanish and German. Indians roamed the Hill Country first, leaving behind artifacts which tell of their nomadic life. The Spanish conquistadors followed, bringing a culture which was to endure to the present. German immigrants settled the Hill Country in the early 1800s and their descendants still call it home. Their culture has had a major impact on the development of the region and the park itself. All of these cultures are represented at the park. The 269-acre facility was officially dedicated in August 1970 in a ceremony attended by the Johnson family and a host of dignitaries. Visitors to this day-use park can enjoy historical study, picnicking, nature study, fishing, swimming and view Texas longhorn cattle. The abundant wildlife of the Hill Country is highlighted by enclosures containing buffalo, longhorn, and white-tailed deer. These animals have played a part in the park's history and the local wildlife continues to be an important attraction for visitors. The park is famous for its spring wildflower display. 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. Attached to the Visitors Center is the Behrens Cabin, a two-room dogtrot cabin built by German immigrant H. C. Behrens during the 1870s. The furnishings are typical of such homes in that period. Visitors can further explore the history of these immigrants by viewing the 1860s Danz family log cabin located just west of the Visitor Center. An auditorium in the visitor center complex will accommodate 234 persons for state performances or films. An outdoor amphitheater is used for a variety of programs. A nature trail, including a Hill Country botanical exhibit, winds past wildlife enclosures stocked with bison, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, other native wildlife and longhorn cattle. Bus tours of the LBJ Ranch are conducted by the LBJ National Historical Park and start at the State Park Visitor Center. The tours pass by the one-room Junction School first attended by the four-year-old Lyndon B. Johnson in 1912 and stop by his reconstructed birthplace and the nearby Johnson family cemetery where the former President is buried. Tours also go throughout the working LBJ Ranch where cattle still are raised.
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Wildseed Farms, Ltd.
Highway 290 East
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: (830) 990-8080
Fax: (830) 990-8090
http://www.wildseedfarms.com
Wildseed Farms is located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, just seven miles east of Fredericksburg, Texas. Come by and see us seven days a week, 9:30am - 6:00pm. Bring the camera and capture the ultimate in wildflower photographs! Spend as much time as you like at the Farm's Activities. We have 200 acres of wildflowers in various stages of development here on the farm. Springtime visitors will likely see Texas bluebonnets, red corn poppies, phlox, and a gorgeous array of other spring flowers. Summer visitors will enjoy cosmos, sunflowers, zinnias and other warm weather bloomers. In the fall, the fields are planted for the following year's color, but our Nursery is well stocked with a variety of choices for fall planting and colorful pumpkins adorn the grounds around the Market Center which is brimming with delightful gifts for home and garden. And don't forget to browse our incredible selection of wildflower seed as well as our seven regional mixes for anywhere in the U.S. More than 350,000 people a year stop by the Center. Visitors enjoy exploring our walking trails and live butterfly exhibit. You can Pick Your Own Bouquets and shop for Wildflower seeds and a wonderful variety of nursery plants, including, roses, herbs, natives, ornamentals, trees, cacti, and shrubs. Then relax in the Brewbonnet Biergarten or under our covered patios, surrounded by awe-inspiring wildflower fields.
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