Wildcat Bluff Nature Center

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Wildcat Bluff Nature Center Explore 9+ miles of trails through grasslands, canyons, and bluff views at Amarillo’s nature center.

Enjoy 775 acres of protected Panhandle land, plus paved, accessible paths- keeping nature close to home. Our mission is to foster an awareness, understanding, and appreciation of nature within the Texas Panhandle and to encourage education in the natural sciences from a current and historical perspective.

We have a labyrinth that's a product of resources & time. It's not always clean cut and doesn't get a lot of traffic. Bu...
10/15/2026

We have a labyrinth that's a product of resources & time. It's not always clean cut and doesn't get a lot of traffic. But we're proud of it and have plans, which include cultivating perennials in the margins, between the tracks.

Right next to the labyrinth, towards the main trailhead is a large Western Soapberry (sapindus drummondi). It's a native - there's a nice copse near the creek N of the bluff. We really like this tree, it provides shade & often shelters a picnic table.

Shade & shelter is something we want more of. This old soapberry makes a lot of seeds, and sends out a lot of shoots.

These shoots are growing up in the labyrinth - amongst the rocks. We want to let many of these grow, and we'll prune them over time.

DO NOT TRAMPLE OUR PLANTS.

This isn't the first time. It is unacceptable. In general you're expected to follow leave no trace principles. Our visitors do a good job of this, we're appreciative of y'all who spend time & care for this place!

If you don't like something about our facilities management, come talk with us. We can have a conversation.

If you're the trampler, don't come talk with us. The hurt is fresh. Just stop. We have cameras and can start cracking down...

10/14/2026

Two very important plants with very similar names. Mind the Cs!

Did you know: Although you might not want to eat them, soaps made with the roots of the yucca plant were historically used (and are still used today) by several Indigenous communities in the High Plains region to clean everything from hair, to rugs, to baskets! The saponins in the yucca act as a surfactant, pulling dirt up from a surface and suspending it in the soap solution, making it easier to clean!

10/13/2026

Gotta love Fall in the Texas Panhandle! We’ve been seeing a lot temperatures in the mid to upper 80s recently, and although it looks like it’s starting to cool down a bit, it’s always a good idea to pack plenty of water and sun protection! Stay safe on the trails, everyone!

For those joining us on our Guided Hike at Wildcat Bluff this Saturday, looks like we may experience some cooler weather during our morning hike, with the highest temperature that day projected in the low 60s. Make sure to dress accordingly!

09/30/2026

Have you ever seen the Bluff looking like this!?

Loads of moisture is causing flooding across central NM to just W and N of us. Some panhandle spots have gotten >5" in t...
09/25/2026

Loads of moisture is causing flooding across central NM to just W and N of us. Some panhandle spots have gotten >5" in the past 24 hours.

For us?

Little over half an inch. Which is awesome! But we'd hoped for more...

Hope remains - more tomorrow!? 🙏

Give your wild child a birthday to remember, and make Wildcat Bluff your next birthday destination!With so many customiz...
09/23/2026

Give your wild child a birthday to remember, and make Wildcat Bluff your next birthday destination!

With so many customization options and add-ons, it’s easy to tailor your experience to your family’s needs. Check out our Bundle & Save package and let us handle the details, from themed decor to favors and sweet treats! (And don’t forget, members get a 10% discount when they book.)

For more information, visit https://discoverycentercollective.org/facility-rentals/birthday-parties/

Like many places in the world, the Fall Equinox marks a time of transition at The Bluff. Some birds, such as Bullock's o...
09/18/2026

Like many places in the world, the Fall Equinox marks a time of transition at The Bluff. Some birds, such as Bullock's orioles, use the equinoxes as a signal to begin migrating, as they sense a change in daylight hours. The monarch butterflies, Texas’ state insect, will also begin to migrate south for the winter.

Take a hike this Fall Equinox, September 22, and see if you can catch a glimpse of one of these travelers. Make sure to wish them luck on their journeys! 🦋

LAST CHANCE: Channel your inner Allen and grab this design before it leaves Bonfire today! Proceeds from this shirt go t...
09/15/2026

LAST CHANCE: Channel your inner Allen and grab this design before it leaves Bonfire today! Proceeds from this shirt go towards supporting Wildcat Bluff's mission of protecting a piece of Amarillo's wildlands for future generations of wildlife and humans alike.

Can't nab a shirt today? Keep your eyes peeled for some caw-some new designs in the future. 👀

We haven't had much of a growing season. It's dry and hot, one >100° F day, after another & another...  The preceding Wi...
09/11/2026

We haven't had much of a growing season. It's dry and hot, one >100° F day, after another & another... The preceding Winter was hot & dry too - y'all remember 85° on Christmas day?

We did get an intense downpour, 1.5" bout 2 weeks ago, and it's made a visible difference - though it's definitely severe drought conditions still. Enough grass has grown to make the yard look unruly, more of the small stuff is active and some of the wildflowers are blooming!!

Here are 5 small things, living out at the Bluff. What are we looking at??

Address

2301 N Soncy Road
Amarillo, TX
79124

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18063526007

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