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Mitchell Lake ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center

A place where migration, wetlands, and community come together in San Antonio.
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ center.

10750 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221

Tuesday - Sunday:

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On San Antonio’s South Side, Mitchell Lake ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center protects a rare and vital wetland landscape along the Central Flyway. This restored habitat supports wildlife, strengthens local ecosystems, and offers a quiet refuge from the surrounding city.

Home to more than 300 bird species each year, Mitchell Lake is a place of constant movement and surprise—from flocks of migrating birds to the unmistakable presence of American White Pelicans. Walk the trails, listen closely, and experience a side of San Antonio shaped by nature and community.

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Upcoming Events
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Jun
20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Mitchell Lake ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
Volunteer Opportunity: 3rd Saturday Litter Clean-Up
 San Antonio, TX
Jun
21
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mitchell Lake ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
Guided Bird Tour at Mitchell Lake
 San Antonio, TX
Jun
27
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Mitchell Lake ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
Beginner Bird Walks at Mitchell Lake ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
 San Antonio, TX
Jun
27
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Mitchell Lake ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
Native Bee Program and Pollinator Project at Mitchell Lake ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
 San Antonio, TX
Jun
28
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mitchell Lake ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
Guided Bird Tour at Mitchell Lake
 San Antonio, TX
Jul
5
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mitchell Lake ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
Guided Bird Tour at Mitchell Lake
 San Antonio, TX
Jul
12
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mitchell Lake ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
Guided Bird Tour at Mitchell Lake
 San Antonio, TX
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