The Cibolo Nature Center is located on what was once Herff Ranch, established in 1852 by pioneer surgeon Dr. Ferdinand Herff near Boerne, Texas. Much of the original 10,000 acre ranch has been developed, but the Friends of the Cibolo Wilderness have plans to purchase the original ranch homestead on acreage adjacent to the Cibolo Nature Center.
The weathered, century-old building that’s prominent on the grounds was donated and moved to their center. Their talented volunteers renovated the structure and it served as their office and visitor center for more than 10 years. In fact, they still use it as a visitor center and kids are welcome to head on inside to learn about nature through hands-on displays. Continue reading Cibolo Nature Center