Headwaters Sanctuary

Welcome to the only nature sanctuary in the heart of San Antonio.

Pedestrians and leashed pets are welcome.

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CONSERVATION EASEMENT

Click the image above to learn more about the Headwaters Sanctuary conservation easement.Read about the conservation easement in the Rivard Report.

Click the image above to learn more about the Headwaters Sanctuary conservation easement.

Read about the conservation easement in the Rivard Report.

 

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Our 53-acre nature sanctuary is home to the Blue Hole, the source spring of the San Antonio River. We are a nonprofit Earth care ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

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What's Going On at Headwaters:
2nd Friday Birding with Sherie Gee & Cappy Bird
Jan 10
2nd Friday Birding with Sherie Gee & Cappy Bird

Anyone fascinated by the sights and sounds of birds is welcome. Join Sherie Gee & Cappy Bird, two of our birding specialists, for a leisurely walk through the Headwaters Sanctuary.

2nd Friday Birding with Tom & Patsy Inglet
Feb 14
2nd Friday Birding with Tom & Patsy Inglet

Anyone fascinated by the sights and sounds of birds is welcome. Join Tom & Patsy Inglet, two of our birding specialists, for a leisurely walk through the Headwaters Sanctuary.

2nd Friday Birding with Sherie Gee
Mar 14
2nd Friday Birding with Sherie Gee

Anyone fascinated by the sights and sounds of birds is welcome. Join Sherie Gee, one of our birding specialists, for a leisurely walk through the Headwaters Sanctuary.

2nd Friday Birding with Karen & Sperry Wilson
Apr 11
2nd Friday Birding with Karen & Sperry Wilson

Anyone fascinated by the sights and sounds of birds is welcome. Join Karen & Sperry Wilson, two of our birding specialists, for a leisurely walk through the Headwaters Sanctuary.

2nd Friday Birding with Britt Coleman
May 9
2nd Friday Birding with Britt Coleman

Anyone fascinated by the sights and sounds of birds is welcome. Join Britt Coleman, one of our birding specialists, for a leisurely walk through the Headwaters Sanctuary.

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4503 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

210-828-2224

 

Headwaters at Incarnate Word is a nonprofit tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.