Acton Nature Center of Hood County — Attraction in Texas

As a local insect collector, and overall animal and arthropod enthusiast, this is the spot you want to go to see some amazing native pollinators in the day time!

I've come multiple times, and not one time was I ever bored into wanting to leave. Multiple fairly long trails to keep your eyes out on fun critters, birds, and reptiles.

Let's talk about animals I've seen here, then I'll get into more detail about the layout...

As far as arthropods, if you are looking to see bees, wasps, and other pollinators, there are so many flowered areas to explore off the sides of the trail. Phyllophaga cribrosa, a species of flightless scarab also emerges here and seeing them on the trail is fun. I've seen warrior beetles, beautiful butterflies including pipevines and eastern giant swallowtails. I've seen many beetle groups I don't have at home including fascinating meloids and I also love coming here to see the solitary wasp species. View photos below and also check out the Inaturalist project for Acton nature center if you are curious as to what I and others have seen...

Reptiles, I see many lizards and on occasion snakes. I see frogs. I've seen rabbits, squirrels, and many fun birds up in the trees.

Now back to the layout, the trails lead up to a avairian observation station where you can contribute to data collection on birds sighted in the area. There's a koi pond next to that and a windmill which I believe connects to a bathroom...

In conclusion, if you want to get out with the family and observe some nature, this is definitely a beautiful place. Flowers are stunning year round. There are bugs of course everywhere, and also stay cautious and supervise kids as rattlesnakes have been sighted in the area. If you want to see more local insect stuff specifically, follow my bug page on Instagram and YouTube, @leifcollectsbugs. I contribute lots of data on local inverts...

Such a beautiful place. There were a couple of photographers taking professional photos. What a beautiful background. There is a wonderful bird blind. I saw some painted bunting. I was so excited. I did almost step on a non venomous snake. The flowers are...

Acton Nature Center is a sweet little gem tucked away on a hillside that is close to home and convenient to Granbury, DeCordova, Pecan Plantation residents. I have been hiking or running the trails since 2013, beautiful and...