Resplendent, nestled at the edge of the patio, the Reflection Pond offers a chance to unwind and take in the beauty of creation. Watch multitudes of birds splash in their favorite water hole. A variety of migrating birds will find their way for a needed oasis respite from their travels. Bird watching may become your new favorite pastime, with such an abundance of feathered friends to beguile you. Turtles, frogs, dragonflies, koi and goldfish complete the pond’s ecosystem. Spy for other wildlife welcomed by the lure of water. Contemplate life’s blessings in a restful serene oasis lush with life.

Let Nature unfold in the comfort of the rustic ambiance in the Observatory, at the north end of the Reflection Pond viewscape. The small and cozy “living room” (approximately 9′ by 14′at water’s edge is heated with the warmth of a fireplace, so come often on winter mornings to enjoy a cup of coffee, stretch out with a good book and enjoy nature. After visiting the serene “living room”  at the Nature Center along the Rio Grande, we created a beautiful place for you to view nature in all glorious seasons. You may lose track of time in a way not found in the bustle of the city. Take an hour-long sabbatical at waters edge and come away rejuvenated by the beauty of nature.

A bubbling Fountain, located center stage of the Patio, echoes the soothing beauty of its surroundings, before flowing through a meandering stream completing its (and your) destination to the Reflection Pond. The pond will be an enclave of tranquility for both you and the abundant wildlife that it sustains.