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

Encouraging Life-long Learning

FREE Teacher Workshop on June 4: Integrating Sense of Place into Climate Curriculum - register today!

Through hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and curriculum integration with the latest Science TEKS, educators will leave with the confidence and tools to instill a sense of environmental stewardship in their students.

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.