Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center

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Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center https://linktr.ee/westcave?utm_source=linktr At our core, we are advocates for protecting and taking pleasure in nature. But we don’t stop there. We go further.
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Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center (formerly known as Westcave Preserve) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire people to develop a lifelong practice of enjoying and protecting nature. Our preserve in southwest Travis County serves as an outdoor classroom, for visitors to come explore, discover and appreciate our extraordinary natural surroundings. By doing so, we inspire a bond between individuals and nature. Our leadership of the Children in Nature Collaborative of Austin (CiNCA) ensures that from an early age, kids learn to feel comfortable in nature. That they have access to it and understand its importance. That they have fun outdoors. And that their connection to the natural world turns into an essential part of their daily lives, both as kids and later as adults. Our partnership with El Ranchito summer camp continues our mission and serves as a shining example of connecting youth to nature. We believe wholeheartedly that frequent interactions with nature result in happier, healthier and smarter kids. Ours is a complete approach to advocacy. And it presents our complete commitment to nature and conservation for today and the future.

10/19/2026

Night Hike at Westcave Preserve this Saturday (10/24) at 7:30pm! For more information, and to reserve your ticket, please click the link in our bio or visit our website (www.westcave.org).

10/14/2026

To celebrate 50 years of Westcave, we're hosting a Golden Bloom Anniversary!
Our Golden Bloom Anniversary will be held on Sunday, October 18th at Pecan Springs Ranch. The evening will include a cocktail reception, buffet dinner, silent auction and stories illustrating how Westcave began, how it inspires guests now and what the next 50 years may bring. For more information please click the link in our bio or visit this website: https://paybee.io/Westcave Outdoor Discovery Ctr@14

10/13/2026

To celebrate 50 years of Westcave, we're hosting a Golden Bloom Anniversary!
Our Golden Bloom Anniversary will be held on Sunday, October 18th at Pecan Springs Ranch. The evening will include a cocktail reception, buffet dinner, silent auction and stories illustrating how Westcave began, how it inspires guests now and what the next 50 years may bring. For more information please click the link in our bio or visit this website: https://paybee.io/Westcave Outdoor Discovery Ctr@14
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Absolutely stunning photo of Westcave's grotto, by Tom Hausler Calling all photographers who have hiked at our Preserve ...
10/09/2026

Absolutely stunning photo of Westcave's grotto, by Tom Hausler
Calling all photographers who have hiked at our Preserve and have captured some of Westcave's beauty! If you would like to share some of your nature photography with us, we would love to see it. Please send us a DM!
If you would like to visit our Preserve to take photos, Westcave has limited availability, reservations recommended. Visit our website (www.westcave.org) to get tickets, see all available events, or find more information on our Preserve. The best way to contact us is through email: [email protected]

Westcave's next Star Party will be on Friday, October 9th! Westcave Star Parties are led by local astronomers who guide ...
10/07/2026

Westcave's next Star Party will be on Friday, October 9th! Westcave Star Parties are led by local astronomers who guide you through our night skies. You are more than welcome to bring your own telescopes, chairs, blankets and picnics to these events! For more information and to save your spot, please visit our website (www.westcave.org).

Ever wonder who's living inside the cave here at Westcave? Well, thanks to Travis County Natural Resource Staff, guess n...
10/04/2026

Ever wonder who's living inside the cave here at Westcave? Well, thanks to Travis County Natural Resource Staff, guess no more! While these cave-adapted fauna are tiny and often hidden from view, these incredible photos allow us to see who's hanging out in Hammett's Cave.
Not only do cave-adapted species contribute to an ecosystem's overall biological diversity; caves themselves can serve as a natural laboratory where scientists can monitor things like the hydrology cycle, food chains or climate change.
These species include:
Cambala sp
Circurina sp
Pseudoscorpion
Speodesmus sp
Tayshaneta paraconcinna
Texella Adult
Texella Juvenile

To celebrate 50 years of Westcave, we're hosting a Golden Bloom Anniversary! A huge thank you to H-E-B for supporting ...
10/02/2026

To celebrate 50 years of Westcave, we're hosting a Golden Bloom Anniversary! A huge thank you to H-E-B for supporting us for this event and frankly all of the educational hikes and programs we host at Westcave.
Our Golden Bloom Anniversary will be held on Sunday, October 18th at Pecan Springs Ranch. The evening will include a cocktail reception, buffet dinner, silent auction and stories illustrating how Westcave began, how it inspires guests now and what the next 50 years may bring. For more information please click the link in our bio or visit this website: https://paybee.io/Westcave Outdoor Discovery Ctr@14
Photo credit: Tom Hausler
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Some of the goofiest game camera photos we've ever seen!This Saturday is Scouting Day at Westcave. Any and all Scouts pr...
10/01/2026

Some of the goofiest game camera photos we've ever seen!
This Saturday is Scouting Day at Westcave. Any and all Scouts programs are welcome to book our 9am hike on October 3rd and learn about how water has shaped our canyon and cave. For more information please visit our website (www.westcave.org).

We had so much fun yesterday at the Austin Zoo for Homeschool Day yesterday! About 400 students and parents came out to ...
09/26/2026

We had so much fun yesterday at the Austin Zoo for Homeschool Day yesterday! About 400 students and parents came out to learn about the various homeschool programs available around Austin and the Central Texas area.

09/25/2026

This footage documents the dedication of the bench you can see at the top of the grotto trail, in honor of John Ahrns' retirement in 2010. During the ceremony, friends, colleagues, and members of the Westcave community reflected on John’s years as resident manager, and the lasting influence he had on Westcave.

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24814 Hamilton Pool Road
Round Mountain, TX
78663

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

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+18308253442

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