The Nature Conservancy appreciates the community’s patience as we’ve worked toward reopening the Eckert James River Bat Cave to visitors. We deeply value the region’s longtime support of this Central Texas treasure and remain dedicated to providing viewings at the cave for Texans to enjoy, now and in the future. Though we are unable to offer a set date for reopening at this time, we hope to be able to offer a number of viewing dates to visitors this season and respectfully ask for you ...