ADDRESS:
5750 Magnolia Pkwy
Pearland, TX 77584

PHONE:
281.652.1960

HOURS:
Tuesday - Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

About the Nature Center:

The Delores Fenwick Nature Center (DFNC) is Pearland’s premiere environmental education facility. The Nature Center aims to provide hands-on educational opportunities through programs, workshops, field trips, and outreaches. Our focus is teaching Pearland about the native plants and animals found in our own backyards. Visitors to the DFNC will get to view a variety of live native animals, touch and examine different bio-facts at our touch table, play with our interactive exhibits, and participate in nature crafts. Outside on the Nature Center grounds, almost 2 miles of walking trails that surround our two ponds which house bird nesting islands and a multitude of resident and migratory bird species, turtles, and other wildlife. We also have an educational pond just off the DFNC building that models a fully native aquatic habitat with interpretative signage. 

Admission to the Nature Center and the surrounding trails is FREE. Programs and workshops are subject to additional fees.

Additional features include bus lane parking, an outdoor pavilion with picnic tables, and access to the Mary's Creek Trail system.

Camp Pelican registration for Summer 2026 opens Wednesday, March 4^th at 8AM! Don’t let your chance fly by!

CAMP PELICAN

"Pearland Environmental Learning Institute for Conservation, Adventure, and Nature"

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Pelican, where young explorers dive into the wonders of nature and spend time outdoors! These specialty day camps are designed to spark curiosity, foster a love for the environment, and inspire the next generation of conservationists.

Each day is packed with hands-on adventures, including interactive lessons on wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation. Campers will also enjoy outdoor recreation time, for things like hiking, nature scavenger hunts, archery, and team-building activities—all designed to connect them with the great outdoors!

Join us for a summer of discovery, exploration, and fun at Camp Pelican!

Camp Details:

• Camp Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Drop-Off: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
• Pick-Up: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

What to Bring:

• A lunch, two snacks, and a refillable water bottle
• Comfortable outdoor clothing and a sense of adventure!

Pricing:

$170/Residents, $210/Non-Residents per week

Weekly Themes: Ages 6 to 8

• June 1-5: Eat or Be Eaten!
• June 8-12: To Infinity & The Pond!
• July 6-10: Nature Art Week
• July 20-24: Animal Abodes 

Weekly Themes: Ages 9 to 11

• June 15-19: Awesome Anatomy
• June 22-26: Conservation & Animal Care
• July 13-17: Wild Myths & Misconceptions
• July 27-31: Nature Art Week

*Each camp curriculum is designed to be developmentally and age appropriate. Participants must fall into the designated age groups by their first date of camp attendance.

*Financial Assistance is available. Please call 281-652-1960 or email parkshelpdesk@pearlandtx.gov for more information.

2026 Camp Pelican Sponsors:

Interested in sponsoring Camp Pelican? Email us at sponsorships@pearlandtx.gov.

DFNC Programs

The Delores Fenwick Nature Center offers a variety of programs for people of all ages and abilities. These programs are sure to catch the interest of all nature-lovers. Program categories include:

• Nature Education Programs
• Outdoor Recreation Activities
• Nature Camps 
• Field Trips & Homeschool Programs 
• Other Special Programs

Nature Swap Shop

The DFNC Nature Novelties Swap Shop is a monthly program in which children and adults can bring in their nature finds to swap for other nature-related items or DFNC merchandise. Each item that is brought in is awarded points based on our point scale. We'll keep track of your points and you can save them or spend them as you please. We encourage everyone to participate and look for items while they're enjoying nature. Please be sure to read through our pamphlet for items that we DO and DO NOT accept very carefully before collecting any items. Found something and you aren't sure what it is? Bring a photo of it in and our nature experts will help you to identify it and make sure it isn't on our unaccepted items list. 

Swap Shop Brochure