TODAY at River Legacy

Vacation in Nature!

Planning a Staycation this year? Then be sure to put Nature on the agenda. A new web site called www.naturerocks.org is making it easy for families to find places to get outdoors with ideas and activities for some natural family fun. Of course, River Legacy Parks provides ample opportunities for families to connect with nature through its 1,300 acres, miles of paved hike and bike trails, off-road mountain bike trail, picnic areas, playground, pavilions and more.

Check us out and enjoy a Nature-Staycation!

Hurricane Harbor tickets Sold Out

River Legacy Living Science Center has sold out of its current supply of Hurricane Harbor daily admission tickets. Thanks to everyone for supporting River Legacy Foundation and its education programs by purchasing tickets. Stay tuned for information regarding any possible future ticket sales.

Exhibit Hall Closed During Summer Programs

The Living Science Center Exhibit Hall will be closed through July 17 to accommodate the Center's Summer Programming. However, Science Center visitors will still have access to the Multipurpose Room, Gift Shop, Terrariums and the nature trails surrounding the Center.

Limited space still remains in a few morning and afternoon Summer Classes. Call 817.860.6752 for more information.

River Legacy Student in the News!

River Legacy Summer Class Student Jack Farley will have one of his drawings, titled "The Colors of  a Rainbow," published in the June 2009 issue of the Highlights magazine. Jack is a third-grade student at Midway Park Elementary School in Bedford and loves attending Summer Classes at the Living Science Center each year! Congratulations Jack on your accomplishment.

A 2nd Chance to Double Your Money

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, every contribution received between now and June 30 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 (a maximum match of $2,500 per donor).

You can make your gift directly to the Foundation online at www.riverlegacy.org, in person or by mail to 2111 N. Collins Street, Suite 301, Arlington, TX 76011.

This opportunity is strictly for the Foundation. Make your gift twice as big, donate now to River Legacy!

For more information, call or e-mail Diana Marquis at 817.861.2576 or diana@riverlegacy.org.

Bike Trail Now Open

The East end of the River Legacy Bike Trail near mile marker 6 is now open after being closed since December so the Trinity River Authority could install a pipeline under the river. Work along the trail has now been completed.

Hurricane Harbor tickets just $15

Planning to go to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor over the Memorial Day weekend? First stop by the Living Science Center today or Saturday by 5 pm to buy daily admission tickets for just $15 (regularly $24.99 plus tax at the gate)! It's the coolest deal in town and it's exclusively for River Legacy Friends!  All proceeds from ticket sales benefit River Legacy Parks, River Legacy Living Science Center and River Legacy Foundation.

 The $15 tickets are available only at the Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, and can be purchased between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Saturday. (Note the Science Center will be closed this Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday).

Tickets are valid any operating day of Hurricane Harbor's 2009 season which runs through September 27. Visit www.sixflags.com/HurricaneHarborTexas for the park's complete schedule and hours of operation.

For more information about purchasing discount Hurricane Harbor tickets call 817.860.6752.

On May 20th, Your Gift Counts TWICE

River Legacy Foundation is participating in Dallas Giving Day, a fund matching program offered by The Communities Foundation of Texas and the Dallas Foundation, and we need YOU to make it happen.

On Wednesday, May 20, your donation of $25 to $2,500 made online at www.donorbridgetx.org will be matched dollar for dollar.

Make your gift count twice by:

• Going to www.donorbridgetx.org on Wednesday, May 20
• Type in River Legacy Foundation
• Click the DONATE button and make a contribution up to $2,500 with your credit card.

It's that easy! Set reminder alerts on your computer or phone and make your donation first thing in the morning on May 20 to ensure that River Legacy Foundation receives the most matching funds possible.

Your donation to River Legacy Foundation is an investment in the future of our children and the environment.

2009 Cardboard Boat Regatta Winners

Click here to check out the winners of the 20th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta held May 2 at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor!

It was another great event! Thanks for coming out and supporting River Legacy Foundation!

Sneak-a-Peek at Nature School

Prospective parents and their children can experience Nature School and learn why it is the natural choice for their preschooler during the free Sneak-a-Peek from 10 am to noon, Monday, May 11, at River Legacy Living Science Center. During the event, parents and children can participate in a "mini" Nature School class, meet the teachers, and hear from current and past Nature School parents about their children's experiences.

Come experience for yourself how much fun learning can be at Nature School, an accredited program by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. To learn more about the program visit our Nature School page or call Susie Barcus, Early Childhood Education Director, at 817.860.2073, or e-mail her at susie@riverlegacy.org.