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FIELD OF GRAVES MEMORIAL
PRESERVE. EDUCATE. HONOR.
This memorial project will honor the sacrifice made by numerous souls who died while settling New Braunfels and were buried in unmarked graves at the historic New Braunfels Cemetery. The memorial is an opportunity to tell the story of brave families, create pride in our community and honor the souls interred in unmarked graves.
With the help of your generous donations, this memorial will become an interpretive teaching space helping residents better understand our history. The memorial will be a destination for visitors providing a connection with the past. The memorial will include an eight-foot stone monument, educational signs, native prairie meditation meadow, seating and walking paths.
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The New Braunfels Parks Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, exists to promote, protect, and enhance the parks system of the City of New Braunfels through education, resource development, and community partnerships.
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Fischer Park Gift Shop Hours
MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10AM - 5PM
SUNDAY: 12-5PM
Fischer Park Field Trips
Wee Discovery Preschool
NOW OFFERING A 2ND TIME SLOT DUE TO DEMAND!
Preschoolers will explore nature through interactive games, crafts and activities. Participants will experience different themes and activities each week. Pre-registration required. Sign up for three or more classes via phone or in person to receive 20% off.
Ages: 3-5
Cost: $10
Date: September 5 - January 30 | 10-11am or 12-1pm (*no sessions Nov 21, Dec 19, Dec 26, and Jan 2)
Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center
Homeschool First Fridays
Calling all homeschoolers! Come discover nature at Fischer Park through fun-filled activities. Each month, we’ll explore a different topic and activity, such as geocaching, kayaking, birdwatching, and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $12
Date: First Friday of the Month | SeptemberJanuary | 10-11:30am
Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center
Youth Programs
FALL NATURE CAMP
Campers will spend time outdoors exploring nature and learning about the world around them! Nature Camp features themed activities to introduce campers to the great outdoors. Campers should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, sack lunch and morning snack. Afternoon snack provided. Staff available for check-in at 7:30am and check-out until 6pm. Pre-registration required.
Ages: 6-10
Cost: $25
Date: October 9 | 7:30am-6pm
Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center
Nature Programs
WEDNESDAY
Bird Walk
Join us every other Wednesday for birdwatching! We’ll take an easy walk around the ponds or through the Blackland Prairie and see what birds we can find. New to birding? No problem! We’ll teach you the basics and provide loaner binoculars. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration preferred, but drop-ins welcome.
Ages: 6+
Cost: Free
Date: Every other Wednesday, September 6January 31 | 9-10am Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center
GARDEN VOLUNTEER DAY
Help save the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by getting your hands dirty in the Fischer Park Monarch Waystation and Demonstration Garden! Volunteer to plant, water, weed and maintain this natural habitat for native wildlife. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration preferred, but drop-ins welcome.
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free
Date: First Saturday of the Month
A: September 2, 9-10:30am
B: October 7, 9-10:30am
C: November 4, 9-10:30am
D: December 2, 10-11:30am
E: January 6, 10-11:30am
Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center
Nightlife Hike
Your nature guide will take you on a journey around the ponds, through the woods and past the bat house of Fischer Park to discover what goes bump in the night! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration required.
Age: All
Cost: $8
Date: First Saturday of the month
A: September 2, 8-9:30pm
B: October 7, 7:30-9pm
C: November 4, 7-8:30pm
D: December 2, 6-7:30pm
Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center
Fischer Flicks
Head out to Fischer Park to enjoy a family friendly movie. Bring your blankets and chairs and we’ll handle the rest!
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free
Date: September 29, 7:45 pm: "The Super Mario Bros"
Movie | December 15, 5:45 pm: "Elf" Movie Party (movie starts at 6:45pm)
Location: Fischer Park Amphitheater
Monarch Butterfly Tagging
Learn about the great Monarch Butterfly migration while catching, tagging and releasing butterflies in the Fischer Park Monarch Waystation and Demonstration Garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free
Date: October 28 | 10:30–11:30am
Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center
Fishing At Fischer
With just a bit of gear and a fishing license, fishing is one of the easiest ways to enjoy the outdoors! Gain confidence as you practice casting, knot-tying, and other fishing skills. All equipment provided. Texas fishing license required for participants 17+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.
Ages: 6+
Cost: $15
Date: November 11, 9-10:30am
Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center
Archery In The Park
Get out on the field, socialize and become active with the safe, healthy and fun sport of archery! Learn the basic techniques of target archery and handling a compound bow with a certified instructor in this beginnerlevel class. Equipment provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.
Ages: 8+
Cost: $15
Date: September 16, 9-10:30am | December 16, 10-11:30am | January 20, 10-11:30am
Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center
Kayaking 101
Explore the waters of the Fischer Park ponds from aboard a sit-on-top kayak. Learn the basic techniques of entering a boat, launching from a pier, and paddling in this beginner-level class. Participants may get wet; please dress appropriately. Equipment provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.
Ages: 6+
Cost: $15
Date: Fourth Saturday of the month | September 23, October 28 | 9-10:30am
Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center
BIRDING 101
More than 150 different types of birds have been spotted at Fischer Park, but how do you tell them all apart? Learn what to look for when you see a bird, how to use binoculars and more while you explore around the Fischer Park ponds. Binoculars provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.
Ages: 6+
Cost: $8
Date: September 9 | 9-10:30am, December 9 | 10-11:30am
Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center
