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Mitchell Lake Ä¢¹½Av Center

A place where migration, wetlands, and community come together in San Antonio.
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an Ä¢¹½Av center.

10750 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221

Tuesday - Sunday:

Open Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm

On San Antonio’s South Side, Mitchell Lake Ä¢¹½Av 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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Nov
7
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Mitchell Lake Ä¢¹½Av Center
Bird Feeding Workshop at Mitchell Lake Ä¢¹½Av Center
 San Antonio, TX
Nov
8
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mitchell Lake Ä¢¹½Av Center
Guided Bird Tour at Mitchell Lake
 San Antonio, TX
Nov
13
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Mitchell Lake Ä¢¹½Av Center
HEB Texas Recycles Weekend
 San Antonio, TX
Nov
14
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Mitchell Lake Ä¢¹½Av Center
HEB Texas Recycles Weekend
 San Antonio, TX
Nov
14
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Mitchell Lake Ä¢¹½Av Center
Caminata Bilingüe para Observar Aves con Las Pajareras y Latino Outdoors/Bilingual Bird Walk with Las Pajareras & Latino Outdoor
 San Antonio, TX
Nov
15
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Mitchell Lake Ä¢¹½Av Center
HEB Texas Recycles Weekend
 San Antonio, TX
Nov
15
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mitchell Lake Ä¢¹½Av Center
Guided Bird Tour at Mitchell Lake
 San Antonio, TX
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