On 49 acres in Hogan Park, the Sibley Nature Center offers its visitors a chance to experience the history and wonders of West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Through a wide range of educational programs and exhibitions, the Nature Center celebrates the history and natural beauty of the southern Llano Estacado. Located in Midland, the Center houses activity rooms and several libraries featuring collections of insects, bones, birds, mounted animals, rocks, and plants of the region’s eight major habitats. Libraries include the Frances Williams Memorial Bird Library, the Midland Archaeological Society library, as well as a small Hispanic cultural and West Texas Historical library. The Center also offers a 70-seat auditorium where nature societies and educational groups from across the region present a variety of programs to visitors throughout the year. Visit the Sibley Nature Center website (www.sibleynaturecenter.org) to see a list of upcoming programs and events. Admission is free, while programs are fee-based per person. Donations are happily accepted.

The mission of the Sibley Nature Center is to increase awareness of the natural and historical environment of the southern Llano Estacado through a broad range of interpretive programs and personal experience. For more information, visit www.sibleynaturecenter.org or call 432.684.6827.