Eaton Hill Nature Center & Preserve

Inspiring curiosity and appreciation for nature through preservation, education and personal discovery.

Throughout the year EHNCP staff and volunteers provide guided educational programs, activities, and hikes for K-12 classes, summer camps, and university and adult groups. The nature center houses paleontology exhibits, plant and animal displays, an impressive rock collection, and a gift shop. Through our interpretive programs and associated hiking trails, visitors learn about and experience the region's natural and human history. Not only does EHNCP provide a year-round opportunity for Sonora's approximately 2,500 residents to explore and enjoy the outdoors, but EHNCP's adjacent proximity to Interstate 10 attracts many nature enthusiasts, birders, and other travelers from throughout the world. Trails are open every day from sunrise to sundown. Eaton Hill also hosts birthday parties, often combining science and art activities, and we host community enrichment programs. We are the only organization of this type and focus in our remote west Texas county.

Testimonials

"Eaton Hill Nature Center is one of our favorite places to go to spend time together as a family. The trails are great for kids and adults alike. My daughter always likes to go to the frog pond and explore. The center is so well kept and the staff is always willing to answer any crazy question my 5 year old asks. We love Eaton Hill Nature Center! -Kati Lopez