Education : The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment : Texas State University

Encouraging Life-long Learning

The Meadows Center’s park and tours will be closed to the public several days during the winter break. Please review our holiday hours when planning your visit!

Join Scout Badge Days: Nature Exploration & Badge-Earning Fun

Step into nature and earn an exclusive badge through fun, educational programs designed just for Boy and Girl Scouts.

Outdoor Academy Series: Registration Open for 2024-2025 Classes!

Perfect for families, homeschoolers, and small groups. Each year we expand our curriculum with new activities to keep things fresh and exciting for returning families.

Coahuiltecan Creation Story

Spring Lake and the San Marcos Springs are considered by many to be one of the oldest persistently inhabited sites by humans in North America. Known as the “Sacred Springs,” the Coahuiltecan People consider it to be the location of their creation story. Watch along to learn about the Coahuiltecan creation story as told by Maria Garza from the Indigenous Cultures Institute.

New Spring Lake Annual Pass!

Save money all year long on visits to Spring Lake with our new Annual Pass! Take advantage of everything The Meadows Center offers throughout each season – click here to learn more!

The Meadow Center's outdoor learning programs engage people of all ages, teaching them about Spring Lake and the importance of water to all living things. We inspire visitors to become stewards of our natural resources through environmental education programs.

Plan your visit at ExploreSpringLake.org or call 512.245.7570 for more information.