All Events
May 2024
May
16
2:30p
End Date
Van-Tastic Rio Grande Romp
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a drive down the Rio Grande Trail to the Panther Cave Overlook.
May
17
2:30p
End Date
Van-Tastic Rio Grande Romp
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a drive down the Rio Grande Trail to the Panther Cave Overlook.
May
18
2:30p
End Date
Van-Tastic Rio Grande Romp
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a drive down the Rio Grande Trail to the Panther Cave Overlook.
May
19
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
May
19
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding
Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
May
19
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
May
19
9:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
May
19
9:30a
End Date
Sunday Stroll with a Ranger
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join our interpretive ranger on a 1-2 mile a guided walk discovering the Bottomland Forest.
May
19
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
19
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
19
10:00a
End Date
Painting in The Garden
Garner State Park
Come enjoy the native flowers, birds and other wildlife in our native garden. Use them as inspiration for your watercolor painting. Get painting tips from our expert volunteers.
May
19
10:00a
End Date
Fishing Tips Talk with a Ranger!
Cedar Hill State Park
An open discussion with a park ranger about fishing tips, techniques, safety, and more...
May
19
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Join a Ranger and go fish! On the banks of the San Antonio River, you'll get all the assistance you need to wet a line and try your luck at reeling in a catch!
May
19
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
May
19
11:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
May
19
11:00a
End Date
May
19
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
May
19
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
May
19
2:00p
End Date
Taylor Site Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Hike the riverbed to our least visited dinosaur track site!
May
19
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
May
19
2:30p
End Date
Van-Tastic Rio Grande Romp
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a drive down the Rio Grande Trail to the Panther Cave Overlook.
May
19
6:30p
End Date
Meander to the Permian Tracks
San Angelo State Park
Take a guided hike to tracks left by ancient animals.
May
20
9:00a
End Date
May
20
2:00p
End Date
First Peoples of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear about the various cultures that have inhabited the Davis Mountains long before the arrival of Fort Davis.
May
21
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
May
21
2:00p
End Date
Anatomy of a Wildfire
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn all about the benefits and harm that wildfires present.
May
21
6:00p
End Date
Birding for Beginners
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
May
22
2:30p
End Date
Van-Tastic Rio Grande Romp
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a drive down the Rio Grande Trail to the Panther Cave Overlook.
May
23
8:30a
End Date
Wild Wellness
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Connect with nature through exercise and meditation.
May
23
8:30a
End Date
Self-Guided Birding Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to see how many birds you can find on our checklist!
May
23
9:00a
End Date
May
23
9:00a
End Date
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
May
23
9:00a
End Date
Bevilport 9-Mile Guided Paddle Trip *CANCELLED*
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
**THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WATER LEVELS** Calling experienced paddlers to discover local history and explore the Angelina-Neches Forks.
May
23
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
May
23
9:00a
End Date
Interpretive Hike using iNaturalist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join volunteer Park Interpreters for a morning hike and learn how to use iNaturalist.
May
23
2:30p
End Date
Van-Tastic Rio Grande Romp
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a drive down the Rio Grande Trail to the Panther Cave Overlook.
May
23
8:00p
End Date
Full Moonrise Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy the beautiful full moon as it rises over the Davis Mountains.
May
23
8:00p
End Date
May
24
9:00a
End Date
Desert Blooms Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Come see and learn about the plants popping out with springtime color here in the Chihuahuan Desert.
May
24
9:00a
End Date
Aquatic WILD Workshop - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX - Urban Ecology Center - Phil Hardberger Park
Professional development for anyone who works with education of children
May
24
9:00a
End Date
Vultures of Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Enjoy an informative talk with a park ranger!
May
24
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Prairie Dogs: Talk of the Town
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Let's check out the Prairie Dog Town and get to know them and their habits!
May
24
10:00a
End Date
May
24
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
May
24
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May
24
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
24
2:00p
End Date
May
24
2:00p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Garner State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking, then go on a trip through the Frio River with a park ranger.
May
24
2:00p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about how the Southern Plains Bison were more than a source of sustenance for the Indigenous people.
May
24
2:30p
End Date
Van-Tastic Rio Grande Romp
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a drive down the Rio Grande Trail to the Panther Cave Overlook.
May
24
3:00p
End Date
May
24
4:00p
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
May
24
5:30p
End Date
Star Chart 101!
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft your very own star chart and learn about astronomy!
May
24
7:30p
End Date
May
24
8:00p
End Date
May
24
8:00p
End Date
Nocturnal Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided nocturnal hike to improve night vision and spot and observe nocturnal wildlife.
May
24
8:00p
End Date
Moonlight Walk
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on a moonlit walk. Every wondered what happens at nighttime in the park?
May
24
8:30p
End Date
May
25
3:30a
End Date
May
25
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
May
25
8:30a
End Date
Ask a Birder - Agarita/Lora's
South Llano River State Park
Come ask your burning birding questions to some knowledgeable birders.
May
25
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn the skills and tools to watch birds!
May
25
8:30a
End Date
Golf for Beginners 1
Lockhart State Park
Take a swing at golf! Learn the basics of the sport in this fun class. Registration required.
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding
Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Pickleball Lessons
Garner State Park
Curious about pickleball? Come learn the basics from our instructor. Already know how to play? Show up once lessons are over for open play.
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Hike Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Go on a guided hike to Crystal Cave with a park historian who will discuss history of Garner State Park's natural and cultural recourses.
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Check-In (Online)
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Casa Blanca State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Desert Mindfulness Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
On this meditative nature walk, you will learn the 7 principles of mindfulness through the ecology of the Chihuahuan desert. (please email charles.ewing@tpwd.texas.gov if you plan to attend)
May
25
9:00a
End Date
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Migratory Birds
San Angelo State Park
Come learn about migratory birds with Jana at the Wildlife Viewing Area.
May
25
9:00a
End Date
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Did someone say, "Let's go fishing"?
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
May
25
9:00a
End Date
May
25
9:30a
End Date
Enchanted Rock Bird Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join volunteer Park Interpreters on bird walk!
May
25
9:30a
End Date
May
25
9:30a
End Date
Shoreline Kayaking Tour
Eisenhower State Park
Experience your park from a different angle, down on the water!
May
25
10:00a
End Date
May
25
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Edible Plants Walk
Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore the wild treats of the woods in this fun hike!
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Plant Survival Trail
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Lost in the woods? Come learn what plants you could use to survive in the wild!
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Inflatable Archery
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Practice shooting a bow and arrow for safe-inflatable archery fun
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Join a ranger on a relaxing walk to the Ponds to discover what plants and animals we can find.
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants, animals, and some of its history.
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Nature Photography Basics
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn photography tips with a ranger, then put them to the test on our Juniper Ridge Nature Trail!
May
25
10:00a
End Date
The Path of a Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about the history of the Texas State Bison Herd and walk along the same paths they venture with a ranger!
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Yoga and Forest Bathing
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Need to relax after a stressful week? Join yoga instructor Sandra for morning yoga and forest bathing.
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Trail Mix: Edible Plants - Guided Hike
Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Lost Pines Master Naturalist on a fun guided hike!
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Touch Table: Skins and Skulls
Big Spring State Park
What kind of mammals live in Big Spring State Park? What does skunk fur feel like? Stop by and visit with us to have these questions and more answered.
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Guided Paddle Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
May
25
10:00a
End Date
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Furs and Skulls
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a Ranger at the amphitheater to see the furs and skulls of some of the park's native animals!
May
25
10:00a
End Date
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Cedar Hill State Park
Come out and learn the fundamentals of archery at Cedar Hill State Park!
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish but don't know how to get started?
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Edible Plant Walk *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us to learn about different edible plants in our area!
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl - Ancient Hunting
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Test your skills with the atlatl, an ancient hunting tool once used across the globe.
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
May
25
10:30a
End Date
Mini-Mammals
San Angelo State Park
Learn about animals you may encounter in the park at this Skins and Skulls program.
May
25
10:30a
End Date
Super Special Snakes!
Mission Tejas State Park
Although our snakes may get a bad rap, these shy, slithery serpents play important roles in our lives and the Texas ecosystem. Join our park interpreter for a presentation on the stories we tell about these important animals and design your own paper snake!
May
25
11:00a
End Date
May
25
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Hummingbirds!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
May
25
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May
25
1:00p
End Date
Snakes Alive!
Inks Lake State Park
Listen to Ranger Jamie teach about some native snakes, and why we actually want them around the park.
May
25
1:00p
End Date
Education Center OPEN - Saturday Hours
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
May
25
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
May
25
1:00p
End Date
May
25
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
May
25
1:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
May
25
1:30p
End Date
Art in the Park
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Join us at the Trammel Trace Pavilion for our Art in the Park program.
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Critters of Davis Mountains State Park
Davis Mountains State Park
What critters call this park home? Come find out!
May
25
2:00p
End Date
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Mustang Island State Park
Learn the kayaking essentials in the calm waters of Fish Pass
May
25
2:00p
End Date
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Mammals of the Caprock: Skins and Skulls
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Get up close with the pelts and skulls of the animals who call Caprock home.
May
25
2:00p
End Date
May
25
2:00p
End Date
We Have Bears Too!
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a ranger to discover how we can be great neighbors to our resident Black Bear population!
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome. No experience required!
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Backyard Bass
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join us for a fantastic outdoor experience at Lake Somerville State Park with our Backyard Bass program!
May
25
2:30p
End Date
Van-Tastic Rio Grande Romp
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a drive down the Rio Grande Trail to the Panther Cave Overlook.
May
25
3:00p
End Date
Roving Ranger
Eisenhower State Park
Stop by our ranger's table to see the featured animal of the week!
May
25
3:00p
End Date
May
25
3:30p
End Date
May
25
3:30p
End Date
May
25
3:30p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
May
25
4:00p
End Date
Butterflies of Garner State Park
Garner State Park
Come spend an hour walking through the park identifying and cataloging some of the parks most beautiful pollinators.
May
25
4:00p
End Date
May
25
6:00p
End Date
Along the Riverbank
Garner State Park
This is an evening nature hike on the Blinn River Trail. Identify plant and animals the call the bank of the Frio River home.
May
25
6:00p
End Date
Expert Talk-Owls
Inks Lake State Park
Retired Game Warden Michael Mitchell will give a presentation about native owls and how to attract your own at your house.
May
25
6:30p
End Date
Music in the Park – Roger Martin
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you’ll like!
May
25
8:00p
End Date
Night Nature Hike
Garner State Park
Take a hike after sunset on the Frio Cayon Trail. The goal is to see some the nocturnal creatures in the park.
May
25
8:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons-- it's a surprise for all of us!
May
25
8:00p
End Date
Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.
May
25
8:00p
End Date
Cowboy Campfire -Poetry, Stories and Songs
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Listening to Cowboy stories and learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
May
25
8:00p
End Date
May
25
8:30p
End Date
May
26
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
May
26
8:30a
End Date
Ask a Birder - Juniper/Acorn
South Llano River State Park
Come ask your burning birding questions to some knowledgeable birders.
May
26
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
May
26
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
May
26
9:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
May
26
9:00a
End Date
Rockport Youth Fishing Tournament
Rockport, TX - Rockport-Fulton Pier
Bring the kids out to test their fishing skills at the Rockport Fishing Tournament
May
26
9:00a
End Date
May
26
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join our park ranger in viewing local and migrating birds!
May
26
9:00a
End Date
May
26
9:30a
End Date
Sunday Stroll with a Ranger
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join our interpretive ranger on a 1-2 mile a guided walk discovering the Bottomland Forest.
May
26
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
26
10:00a
End Date
May
26
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
May
26
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
26
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl - Ancient Hunting
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Test your skills with the atlatl, an ancient hunting tool once used across the globe.
May
26
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us during a come-and-go program that allows a great way to see and learn about park wildlife close up!
May
26
10:00a
End Date
May
26
10:30a
End Date
Useful and Edible Plants
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the plants of deep south Texas and their importance to people & wildlife.
May
26
11:00a
End Date
May
26
11:00a
End Date
Fossil Table
Pedernales Falls State Park
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special!
May
26
1:00p
End Date
May
26
1:00p
End Date
Red, White and Bluegill!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Celebrate Memorial Day with us by creating a patriotic paper craft!
May
26
1:00p
End Date
Backyard Bass!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come and enjoy a land lover's spin on fishing!
May
26
2:00p
End Date
May
26
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
May
26
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
May
26
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park.
May
26
2:00p
End Date
The Old Tree's Beard: Garlands of the Swamp
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about those weird, gray vines hanging from our trees: Spanish moss!
May
26
2:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
May
26
2:00p
End Date
Animal Tracking
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
A fun hike where you will learn how to identify animal tracks and other animal signs.
May
26
2:00p
End Date
Backyard Bass
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a fantastic outdoor experience at Lake Somerville State Park with our Backyard Bass program!
May
26
2:00p
End Date
May
26
2:00p
End Date
May
26
2:30p
End Date
Van-Tastic Rio Grande Romp
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a drive down the Rio Grande Trail to the Panther Cave Overlook.
May
26
3:30p
End Date
May
26
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
May
27
8:00a
End Date
Memorial Day Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Hike with us as we remember those military members who are no longer with us.
May
27
9:00a
End Date
May
27
9:00a
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
May
27
10:00a
End Date
Dino-story Time
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
May
27
11:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
May
27
11:30a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
May
27
2:00p
End Date
May
27
2:00p
End Date
First Peoples of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear about the various cultures that have inhabited the Davis Mountains long before the arrival of Fort Davis.
May
27
3:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Copper Breaks State Park
Join us to learn about the animals that call the Rolling Plains home!
May
28
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
May
28
12:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Canoeing **Multiple Times**
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
May
28
2:00p
End Date
Anatomy of a Wildfire
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn all about the benefits and harm that wildfires present.
May
29
1:00p
End Date
Garden Service Project
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us today to help beautify our garden! We'll learn more about gardening and the value of a hard day's work!
May
29
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Microscopes!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple prism microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
May
29
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Mustang Island State Park
Watercolor time! Create a memory of your visit to Mustang Island State Park.
May
29
2:30p
End Date
Van-Tastic Rio Grande Romp
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a drive down the Rio Grande Trail to the Panther Cave Overlook.
May
29
5:30p
End Date
Project WILD Facilitator Training
Odem, TX - Nueces Delta Preserve
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required.
May
29
9:00p
End Date
Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
May
30
9:00a
End Date
May
30
9:00a
End Date
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
May
30
9:00a
End Date
Interpretive Hike using iNaturalist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join volunteer Park Interpreters for a morning hike and learn how to use iNaturalist.
May
30
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101 Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our feathered friends in the park!
May
30
10:00a
End Date
May
30
1:30p
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lake Brownwood State Park
Come and learn some new fishing skills with a ranger!
May
30
2:30p
End Date
Van-Tastic Rio Grande Romp
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a drive down the Rio Grande Trail to the Panther Cave Overlook.
May
30
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
May
31
End Date
Hike the Trails Challenge (Self-Guided)
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day with us! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend.
May
31
8:30a
End Date
Growing Up WILD Workshop - Corpus Christi
Odem, TX - Nueces Delta Preserve
Professional development for anyone who works in education with young children or the public
May
31
9:00a
End Date
News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
May
31
9:00a
End Date
Desert Blooms Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Come see and learn about the plants popping out with springtime color here in the Chihuahuan Desert.
May
31
9:00a
End Date
Vultures of Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Enjoy an informative talk with a park ranger!
May
31
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
May
31
10:00a
End Date
The Path of a Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about the history of the Texas State Bison Herd and walk along the same paths they venture with a ranger!
May
31
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
May
31
12:30p
End Date
May
31
1:00p
End Date
Education Center OPEN - Friday Hours
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
May
31
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May
31
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
31
2:00p
End Date
May
31
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Update (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction!
May
31
2:00p
End Date
Watercolor the Canyons
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us in water coloring the features and creatures of the canyon! All supplies are provided.
May
31
2:00p
End Date
May
31
2:30p
End Date
Van-Tastic Rio Grande Romp
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a drive down the Rio Grande Trail to the Panther Cave Overlook.
May
31
3:00p
End Date
Bayside Birds and Binoculars
Mustang Island State Park
Explore the bayside of Mustang Island on an easy one-mile journey
May
31
4:00p
End Date
Peddle the Canyon with 24 Hours Bike Race
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for 24 Hours in the Canyon which is the only simultaneous 24-hour road and mountain bike event in the country!
May
31
6:30p
End Date
Blanco State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin/San Antonio Area (Registration Open)
Blanco State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
31
6:30p
End Date
Cleburne State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Dallas Area (Registration Open)
Cleburne State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
31
8:00p
End Date
Nocturnal Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided nocturnal hike to improve night vision and spot and observe nocturnal wildlife.
June 2024
Jun
1
End Date
Hike the Trails Challenge (Self-Guided)
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day with us! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend.
Jun
1
End Date
Annual Mark Howell Memorial Fishing Rodeo
Lake Arrowhead State Park
It's time for our annual kid fish and adult rough fish contest!
Jun
1
3:30a
End Date
Jun
1
6:00a
End Date
Sunrise Hike
Big Spring State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day with a hike up the Nature Trail to view the sunrise.
Jun
1
8:00a
End Date
Painted Bunting Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for one of the most colorful birds in Texas at Government Canyon.
Jun
1
8:00a
End Date
First Saturday Guided Hike: National Trails Day!
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Celebrate National Trails Day by joining the June edition of our regular First Saturday Guided Hike.
Jun
1
8:00a
End Date
National Trails Day Hike: Bluff Spurs
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Celebrate National Trails Day with an adventure on the Bluff Spurs Trail.
Jun
1
8:00a
End Date
Pfishing Day at Lake Pflugerville
Pflugerville, TX - Lake Pflugerville
Come out to theis Pfun Pfamily event to celebrate Texas Free Fishing Day!
Jun
1
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Cooking with the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society
Eisenhower State Park
The historic art of Dutch oven cooking isn't "new," but it can be a new skill you learn and share!
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Did someone say, "Let's go fishing"?
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome. No experience required!
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Carleton's Catfish Catch-A-Thon
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for our annual Catfish Catch-A-Thon.
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Caldwell County Girls’ Outdoor Workshop
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a FREE outdoor skills workshop exclusively for girls ages 10-18! Registration required.
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Bonham State Park Angler Expo Event
Bonham State Park
Grab the whole family and enjoy fishing and aquatic activities on Bonham State Park Lake.
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Congresswoman Crockett's 4th Annual Fish n' Kids Festival
Dallas, TX - William Blair Jr. Park
Come out to William Blair Jr. Park for a morning of free fishing fun for the whole family!
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy the diverse plants and animals found at our park every first Saturday each month. Join us in A guided Nature Walk that highlights some of the common species of plants and animals representing the three distinct ecosystems present within the park.
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
Prairie Plantings Ranger Talk
Galveston Island State Park
Looking for garden inspiration? Curious about the plants you see while hiking around Galveston? If so, this program is for you!
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
Fishing 101 for All Ages
Blanco State Park
Learn all the basics of angling (fishing), practice casting with the backyard bass game, and fish in the Blanco River. A fishing license is not required. Instructions and all equipment are provided.
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
Jun
1
10:30a
End Date
Jun
1
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jun
1
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Jun
1
2:00p
End Date
Jun
1
3:00p
End Date
Jun
1
6:30p
End Date
Music in the Park - The Dirt Storm Drifters
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you like with this band.
Jun
1
8:00p
End Date
Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jun
1
8:30p
End Date
Jun
2
End Date
Hike the Trails Challenge (Self-Guided)
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day with us! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend.
Jun
2
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jun
2
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun
2
9:00a
End Date
Prairie Adventure Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Join a prairie expert for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Jun
2
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
2
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
2
10:00a
End Date
Painting in The Garden
Garner State Park
Come enjoy the native flowers, birds and other wildlife in our native garden. Use them as inspiration for your watercolor painting. Get painting tips from our expert volunteers.
Jun
2
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
The great outdoors is our inspiration! Picture yourself in the outdoors.
Jun
2
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
The great outdoors is our inspiration - join us picturing yourself in nature
Jun
2
2:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Jun
2
3:00p
End Date
Sargassum Search
Galveston Island State Park
Search through these tiny floating islands for the organisms that call the sargassum home.
Jun
3
9:00a
End Date
Jun
4
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Houston
Humble, TX - Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public
Jun
4
10:00a
End Date
Poisonous Plants Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the fierce plants of the forest in this fun hike!
Jun
5
9:00a
End Date
Aquatic WILD Workshop - Houston
Humble, TX - Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Professional development for anyone who works with education of children
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Growing Up WILD and Trees & Me Combo
Spring, TX - Dennis Johnston Park
Professional development for those working or volunteering in early childhood education
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
The Beautiful Life of Birds
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about the wonderful diversity of birds in Texas!
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Crucial Caterpillars & Bountiful Butterflies
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about the importance of caterpillars and butterflies to the environment and humans!
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of each month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Jun
7
End Date
Lakeside Legacy Celebration
Fort Parker State Park
Fort Parker State Park is throwing a community-wide celebration! Join in the fun on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8! More than 20 different activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come and join the fun!
Jun
7
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jun
7
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
7
2:00p
End Date
Jun
7
7:00p
End Date
Bat Talk and Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join our special guests from Bat Conservation International, who will discuss bats and their importance. Following the presentation, we will walk the trails with a handheld bat detector to see which bat species are in the air above us.
Jun
7
8:30p
End Date
Creatures of the Night Hike
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a night hike to discover the critters that come out when the sun goes down!
Jun
8
End Date
Lakeside Legacy Celebration
Fort Parker State Park
Fort Parker State Park is throwing a community-wide celebration! Join in the fun on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8! More than 20 different activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come and join the fun!
Jun
8
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Jun
8
8:00a
End Date
Project WILD/Aquatic WILD Combo Workshop
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public
Jun
8
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jun
8
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Jun
8
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
8
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun
8
9:00a
End Date
Jun
8
9:00a
End Date
Jun
8
9:00a
End Date
Jun
8
9:00a
End Date
Jun
8
9:00a
End Date
Setting the Hook Fishing Clinic at Greenline Park
San Antonio, TX - Greenline Park
Come out to try and catch the big one at this fun, free family event!
Jun
8
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Jun
8
9:30a
End Date
Jun
8
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
8
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
8
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
Jun
8
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Jun
8
10:00a
End Date
Guided CCC Hike
Bonham State Park
Take a walk and chat with a ranger about the CCC features hidden around the park and on the Bois d’Arc Trail.
Jun
8
10:00a
End Date
Join the Wool Brigade
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate Knit in Public Day and learn how public knitting was important during World War I.
Jun
8
10:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop
Pearland, TX - Bass Pro Shops - Pearland
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jun
8
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jun
8
12:30p
End Date
2nd Saturday with Steve (Stephen F. Austin): Enslaved and Free Black Citizens of San Felipe De Austin
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join educators from the San Felipe de Austin Historic Site and Texas Historic Commission for a historical presentation!
Jun
8
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Jun
8
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jun
8
2:00p
End Date
Jun
8
3:30p
End Date
Jun
8
8:30p
End Date
Night Sounds
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor
Jun
8
9:15p
End Date
Star Party in the Canyons!
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Let's gaze at the night sky in Caprock Canyons with some amazing volunteers and a ranger!
Jun
9
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jun
9
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun
9
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
9
10:00a
End Date
Jun
9
10:00a
End Date
Painting in The Garden
Garner State Park
Come enjoy the native flowers, birds and other wildlife in our native garden. Use them as inspiration for your watercolor painting. Get painting tips from our expert volunteers.
Jun
10
9:00a
End Date
Jun
10
9:00a
End Date
Camp Wild: Summer Day Camp (Registration April 1- May 10, 2024)
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Let's get some kids outside this summer at Stephen F. Austin State Park. This 4-day adventure for 10- to 12-year olds actively engages children with nature through outdoor and creative activities.
Jun
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents, too.
Jun
11
10:00a
End Date
Ft. Cavazos MEGA Career Fair
Killeen, TX - Killeen Civic Conference Center
TPWD Recruitment representatives will be attending to discuss career, internship, and volunteer opportunities with attendees.
Jun
13
8:30a
End Date
Aquatic WILD Workshop - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Professional development for anyone who works to educate middle and high school students
Jun
13
9:00a
End Date
Jun
13
9:00a
End Date
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jun
13
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of each month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Jun
13
9:00a
End Date
Amphibians & Reptiles In Your Backyard
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about all the interesting amphibians you can find in Texas!
Jun
13
9:00a
End Date
Get to Know Your Game Warden
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn all about what a game warden does to protect us and the environment!
Jun
14
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX - H.E. Butt Foundation Offices
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public
Jun
14
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jun
14
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
14
2:00p
End Date
Jun
14
5:30p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
Jun
14
6:30p
End Date
Jun
14
8:00p
End Date
Jun
15
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jun
15
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
15
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun
15
9:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger to learn the basics of kayaking. Instruction will be provided. Limited equipment available. Reserve your kayak today.
Jun
15
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with Fathers at Padre Park
San Antonio, TX - Padre Park
Come out to Padre Park to learn the basics of fishing at this fun, free family event!
Jun
15
9:30a
End Date
Adaptation Artistry
Government Canyon State Natural Area
How do spotted fur, big ears, long tails, and other special features help animals survive in a challenging environment?
Jun
15
9:30a
End Date
Galveston Island State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
15
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip and Hiking Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
** THE 5/18 KAYAK TRIP IS CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WATER** Join us for a fun-filled day of kayaking and hiking!
Jun
15
10:00a
End Date
Jun
15
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
15
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Jun
15
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
Jun
15
10:00a
End Date
Jun
15
10:00a
End Date
Jun
15
10:00a
End Date
Healing Through Nature Journaling
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn how nature can heal your body and mind through nature journaling.
Jun
15
10:00a
End Date
The S'more You Know
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join us in discovering how you can harness the power of the sun to cook s'mores!
Jun
15
10:00a
End Date
Saturday Sit Down with the Superintendent
Fort Boggy State Park
Sit down with the superintendent, JD Miller, to hear about the latest changes and future of Fort Boggy State Park.
Jun
15
10:30a
End Date
Jun
15
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Dragonflies!
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn all about dragonflies and make a jeweled dragonfly to take home!
Jun
15
1:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Jun
15
2:00p
End Date
Jun
15
2:00p
End Date
Geocaching Challenge
Bonham State Park
Looking to add a challenge to your hiking experience? Learn how to use a GPS tracker to locate hidden caches.
Jun
15
2:30p
End Date
Intro to Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to navigate like a pirate and hunt for hidden booty! ARRR!
Jun
15
3:00p
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
Jun
15
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Jun
15
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
Jun
16
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jun
16
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun
16
9:00a
End Date
Prairie Adventure Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Join a prairie expert for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Jun
16
10:00a
End Date
Fossil Fun
Bonham State Park
Texas Master Naturalists will share fun facts about fossils and where to find them in our area.
Jun
16
10:00a
End Date
Sea Turtle Celebration!
Galveston Island State Park
Join us in celebrating World Sea Turtle Day with activities, crafts, and more!
Jun
16
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Which one is the fastest? Which one is the furriest? Come get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park.
Jun
16
11:00a
End Date
Jun
16
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Jun
17
9:00a
End Date
Jun
19
9:00a
End Date
Tree-Mendous Day Camp
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Ready for some tree-riffic summer fun?
Jun
19
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of each month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Jun
20
10:00a
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Jun
20
3:00p
End Date
Summer Solstice Solar Soiree
Galveston Island State Park
Have you ever been told to not stare directly at the sun? Well, what if you could?
Jun
21
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jun
21
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
21
2:00p
End Date
Jun
21
8:30p
End Date
Nighttime Bioblitz
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Bugs, birds, bats, and how they affect our state park.
Jun
22
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jun
22
8:30a
End Date
Jun
22
8:30a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Jun
22
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
22
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun
22
9:00a
End Date
Roving with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Stop our ranger as they rove around the park. Try to stump the ranger with your questions about the interpretive items they are carrying around.
Jun
22
9:00a
End Date
Setting the Hook Fishing Tournament at Greenline Park
San Antonio, TX - Greenline Park
Come out and try and catch the big one at this fun, free family event!
Jun
22
9:30a
End Date
Jun
22
9:30a
End Date
Bastrop State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin/San Antonio Area (Registration Open)
Bastrop State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
22
9:30a
End Date
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
22
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
22
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
Jun
22
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Jun
22
10:00a
End Date
Jun
22
10:00a
End Date
Summer Solstice Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Take a hike with rangers to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
Jun
22
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Fireflies!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about fireflies and make your own firefly magnet.
Jun
22
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Jun
22
1:00p
End Date
Fun in the Sun
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers and stair (with a telescope) into the sun. Can you count the spots?
Jun
22
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jun
22
2:00p
End Date
Jun
22
3:30p
End Date
Jun
22
7:30p
End Date
Music in the Park – The Brownlees
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us to listen to music in the beautiful setting of Caprock Canyons State Park. This weekend features country music by the talented husband and wife duo, "The Brownlees". Come on out and join us!
Jun
22
8:00p
End Date
Moonlight Walk
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Nocturnal wanderings amoung the nocturnal.
Jun
22
8:00p
End Date
Cowboy Campfire -Stories, Poetry and Songs
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
Jun
23
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jun
23
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Jun
23
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun
23
9:00a
End Date
Jun
23
10:00a
End Date
Jun
23
10:00a
End Date
Father's Day Fishing
Goose Island State Park
Spend Father's Day morning fishing from the Goose Island pier.
Jun
23
11:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Jun
23
2:00p
End Date
The Old Tree's Beard: Garlands of the Swamp
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about those weird, gray vines hanging from our trees: Spanish moss!
Jun
24
9:00a
End Date
Jun
25
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jun
26
8:30a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Professional development for anyone who works to educate middle and high school students
Jun
27
8:30a
End Date
Growing Up WILD - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Professional development for anyone who works to educate young children or the public
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Brilliant Birds' Beaks
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about how the shape of a bird's beak can tell us a lot about the bird's life!
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Fantastic Fowl and How You Figure In
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn everything about the bird you are closest to in size!
Jun
27
7:45p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jun
28
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jun
28
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
28
2:00p
End Date
Jun
28
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Update (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction!
Jun
28
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Lake Somerville State Park (Application Open)
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Jun
28
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Lake Mineral Wells State Park (Application Open Until June 4)
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Jun
28
8:00p
End Date
Jun
28
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
How many constellations can you name? Have you ever seen the Milky Way or the rings of Saturn?
Jun
29
7:00a
End Date
Family & Friends Fishing - Acequia Park
San Antonio, TX - Acequia Park
Come out to Acequia Park to learn the basics of fishing at this fun, free family event!
Jun
29
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jun
29
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
29
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun
29
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Sea Center
Sea Center Texas
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jun
29
9:00a
End Date
The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Layla to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Jun
29
9:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us during a come-and-go program that allows a great way to see and learn about park wildlife close up!
Jun
29
9:00a
End Date
Jun
29
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
29
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Jun
29
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
Jun
29
10:00a
End Date
Games and Crafts Outpost
Bonham State Park
Come and walk down memory lane, or for those too young to know, come learn a new skill.
Jun
29
10:00a
End Date
Jun
29
10:00a
End Date
Jun
29
10:00a
End Date
Jun
29
10:30a
End Date
Jun
29
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jun
29
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Jun
29
1:00p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Jun
29
2:00p
End Date
Jun
29
3:00p
End Date
Jun
29
8:30p
End Date
Night Crawlers
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.
Jun
30
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jun
30
10:00a
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
Jun
30
11:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Jun
30
2:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
July 2024
Jul
4
9:00a
End Date
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jul
4
9:45a
End Date
4th of July Campground Parade!
Guadalupe River State Park
Bring your family, friendly and leashed dog, and/or yourself and join us in a 4th of July patriotic parade!
Jul
5
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jul
5
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
5
2:00p
End Date
Jul
5
8:00p
End Date
S'mores Storytime
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Stop by for an evening storytime and nature show-and-tell, followed by s'mores and a setting sun.
Jul
6
8:00a
End Date
First Saturday Guided Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA.
Jul
6
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jul
6
9:00a
End Date
Jul
6
9:00a
End Date
Jul
6
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Jul
6
9:00a
End Date
Cooking with the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society
Eisenhower State Park
The historic art of Dutch oven cooking isn't "new," but it can be a new skill you learn and share!
Jul
6
9:00a
End Date
Jul
6
9:30a
End Date
Jul
6
10:00a
End Date
Morning Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Ask your questions about Bonham State Park and other Texas State Parks.
Jul
6
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
6
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Jul
6
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jul
6
2:00p
End Date
Jul
6
3:30p
End Date
Jul
6
8:00p
End Date
Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jul
7
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jul
7
3:00p
End Date
Sargassum Search
Galveston Island State Park
Search through these tiny floating islands for the organisms that call the sargassum home.
Jul
11
9:00a
End Date
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jul
11
9:30p
End Date
Jul
12
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop
Lake Brownwood State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jul
12
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jul
12
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
12
2:00p
End Date
Jul
12
5:30p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
Jul
12
8:00p
End Date
Jul
13
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Jul
13
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jul
13
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Jul
13
9:00a
End Date
Jul
13
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Jul
13
10:30a
End Date
Jul
13
2:00p
End Date
Jul
13
6:30p
End Date
Music in the Park – Roger Martin
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you’ll like!
Jul
13
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Jul
14
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jul
16
8:30a
End Date
Growing Up WILD - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Professional development for anyone who works to educate young children or the public, especially homeschool families.
Jul
17
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jul
19
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jul
19
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Jul
20
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jul
20
9:00a
End Date
Jul
20
9:30a
End Date
Jul
20
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip and Hiking Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
** THE 5/18 KAYAK TRIP IS CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WATER** Join us for a fun-filled day of kayaking and hiking!
Jul
20
10:00a
End Date
Jul
20
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Jul
20
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jul
20
2:00p
End Date
Jul
20
3:30p
End Date
Jul
20
7:30p
End Date
Music in the Park – The Brownlees
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us to listen to music in the beautiful setting of Caprock Canyons State Park. This weekend features country music by the talented husband and wife duo, "The Brownlees". Come on out and join us!
Jul
20
8:30p
End Date
Night Crawlers
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.
Jul
21
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jul
21
12:00p
End Date
Ice Cream (in a bag) Social
Guadalupe River State Park
Come celebrate National Ice Cream Day and make your own ice cream with us!
Jul
23
8:30a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Professional development for anyone who works to educate elementary students
Jul
24
8:30a
End Date
Aquatic WILD Workshop - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Professional development for anyone who works to educate elementary students
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jul
26
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jul
26
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Update (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction!
Jul
26
8:00p
End Date
Jul
27
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jul
27
9:00a
End Date
Jul
27
9:00a
End Date
Jul
27
10:30a
End Date
Jul
27
1:00p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Jul
27
2:00p
End Date
Jul
28
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Jul
28
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Jul
28
9:00a
End Date
August 2024
Aug
2
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
2
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Aug
3
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Aquatic WILD Workshop - Carrollton
Carrollton, TX - Rosemeade Recreation Center
Professional development for anyone who works with education of children.
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Walsh Ranch Lake Fishing
Fort Worth, TX - Walsh Ranch Lake
Bring the kids out to Walsh Ranch Lake for a fun morning of fishing!
Aug
3
9:30a
End Date
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
Morning Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Ask your questions about Bonham State Park and other Texas State Parks.
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Aug
3
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
3
2:00p
End Date
Aug
3
7:30p
End Date
Sounds of the Night
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Sssshhhh...did you hear that? What was that noise?
Aug
4
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Aug
4
3:00p
End Date
Sargassum Search
Galveston Island State Park
Search through these tiny floating islands for the organisms that call the sargassum home.
Aug
8
9:15p
End Date
Aug
9
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
9
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Aug
9
5:30p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
Aug
9
8:00p
End Date
Aug
10
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Aug
10
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Aug
10
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Aug
10
10:30a
End Date
Aug
10
2:00p
End Date
Aug
10
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Aug
10
8:00p
End Date
S'mores Storytime
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Stop by for an evening storytime and nature show-and-tell, followed by s'mores and a setting sun.
Aug
11
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Aug
16
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
16
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Aug
17
End Date
International Geocaching Day
Guadalupe River State Park
Join fellow park visitors in enjoying geocaching!
Aug
17
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Aug
17
9:30a
End Date
Aug
17
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip and Hiking Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
** THE 5/18 KAYAK TRIP IS CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WATER** Join us for a fun-filled day of kayaking and hiking!
Aug
17
10:00a
End Date
Aug
17
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
17
2:00p
End Date
Aug
17
8:00p
End Date
Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Aug
18
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Aug
21
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Aug
23
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
23
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Aug
24
10:30a
End Date
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Aug
24
6:30p
End Date
Music in the Park - The Dirt Storm Drifters
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you like with this band.
Aug
25
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Aug
25
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Aug
25
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
30
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Update (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction!
Aug
31
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Aug
31
9:30a
End Date
Aug
31
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Aug
31
9:00p
End Date
September 2024
Sep
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
6
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
6
2:00p
End Date
Sep
6
7:00p
End Date
Prairie in Your Pocket
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Wildlife habitat isn't just in our parks. Your own yard can provide a place of refuge for butterflies, birds, and other wildlife...as well as yourself.
Sep
6
8:45p
End Date
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Morning Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Ask your questions about Bonham State Park and other Texas State Parks.
Sep
7
10:30a
End Date
Sep
7
2:00p
End Date
Sep
7
6:30p
End Date
Music in the Park - The Dirt Storm Drifters
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you like with this band.
Sep
13
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
5:30p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
Sep
13
8:00p
End Date
Sep
14
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Sep
14
9:00a
End Date
Sep
14
9:30a
End Date
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Saturday Sit Down with the Superintendent
Fort Boggy State Park
Sit down with the superintendent, JD Miller, to hear about the latest changes and future of Fort Boggy State Park.
Sep
14
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
14
2:00p
End Date
Sep
18
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Sep
20
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
20
2:00p
End Date
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Sep
21
10:30a
End Date
Sep
21
2:00p
End Date
Sep
21
6:30p
End Date
Music in the Park – Roger Martin
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you’ll like!
Sep
22
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Sep
22
9:00a
End Date
Sep
27
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
27
2:00p
End Date
Sep
27
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Update (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction!
Sep
27
8:00p
End Date
Sep
28
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Was that a kinglet, or a kingbird? Learn how you can add birding to your outdoor skills set.
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Bull Red Run-A-Palooza
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas as we celebrate the fall BULL RED RUN!
8am – 9am Fun Run around the rearing ponds
9am – 11am Youth Public Fishing
10am – 12:30pm Ask the Experts, Redfish Education Stations
10am - 12:30pm Red drum hatchery tours
Food trucks all morning long
Sep
28
9:30a
End Date
Sep
28
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
28
2:00p
End Date
Sep
28
8:00p
End Date
Sep
28
8:00p
End Date
Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Sep
29
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
October 2024
Oct
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
4
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Oct
5
7:00a
End Date
Lake Abilene Trail Run
Abilene State Park
Run the trails around Lake Abilene with Friends of Abilene State Park!
Oct
5
8:30a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Morning Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Ask your questions about Bonham State Park and other Texas State Parks.
Oct
5
10:30a
End Date
Oct
5
2:00p
End Date
Oct
5
6:30p
End Date
Music in the Park - The Dirt Storm Drifters
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you like with this band.
Oct
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
11
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
5:30p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
Oct
11
8:00p
End Date
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Lake Brownwood Bash
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a day of learning and fun to celebrate our 90th birthday!
Oct
12
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
12
2:00p
End Date
Oct
16
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Oct
18
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
18
2:00p
End Date
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Oct
19
10:30a
End Date
Oct
19
2:00p
End Date
Oct
19
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2024
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration. Bring the family out for a campsite decorating contest, pumpkin carving contest, and trick or treating.
Oct
19
8:00p
End Date
Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Oct
20
3:00p
End Date
Sea Center Spooktacular
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for our annual Halloween Spooktacular. Sunday, October 20th from 3pm-6pm.
Oct
25
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
25
2:00p
End Date
Oct
25
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Update (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction!
Oct
25
8:00p
End Date
Oct
26
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
26
2:00p
End Date
Oct
26
3:00p
End Date
Oct
26
6:00p
End Date
Oct
26
8:00p
End Date
November 2024
Nov
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
1
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Nov
2
9:00a
End Date
Nov
2
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Nov
2
10:00a
End Date
Morning Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Ask your questions about Bonham State Park and other Texas State Parks.
Nov
2
10:30a
End Date
Nov
2
2:00p
End Date
Nov
2
7:00p
End Date
Stargazing Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov
3
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
8
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
8
2:00p
End Date
Nov
8
7:00p
End Date
Nov
9
10:00a
End Date
Frontier Day
Abilene State Park
Immerse yourself in the wild history of the Texas frontier for a day.
Nov
9
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
9
2:00p
End Date
Nov
15
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
15
2:00p
End Date
Nov
16
10:00a
End Date
Nov
16
10:30a
End Date
Nov
16
2:00p
End Date
Nov
20
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Nov
22
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
22
2:00p
End Date
Nov
22
7:00p
End Date
Nov
22
8:00p
End Date
Nov
22
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt- Youth Deer
Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) will be closed starting at 8pm on Friday, November 22, 2024 and will reopen 12pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Nov
23
End Date
Star Party with Hill Country Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the Hill Country Astronomers for a night of telescope stargazing at a Dark Sky Park.
Nov
23
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
23
2:00p
End Date
Nov
23
8:00p
End Date
Nov
29
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
29
2:00p
End Date
Nov
29
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Update (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction!
Nov
30
10:30a
End Date
Nov
30
2:00p
End Date
December 2024
Dec
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Dec
6
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
6
2:00p
End Date
Dec
7
9:00a
End Date
Dec
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Dec
7
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
7
2:00p
End Date
Dec
13
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Dec
14
10:00a
End Date
Saturday Sit Down with the Superintendent
Fort Boggy State Park
Sit down with the superintendent, JD Miller, to hear about the latest changes and future of Fort Boggy State Park.
Dec
14
10:30a
End Date
Dec
14
1:00p
End Date
Christmas with the Fishes
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an underwater Christmas spectacular.
Dec
14
2:00p
End Date
Dec
14
5:00p
End Date
Twinkle Tour 2024
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for our annual Twinkle Tour at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Enjoy all the festive Christmas lights and listen to a reading of The Night Before Christmas at the amphitheater.
Dec
14
6:00p
End Date
Dec
18
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Dec
20
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
21
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
21
8:00p
End Date
Dec
27
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Update (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction!
Dec
28
9:00a
End Date
Dec
28
10:30a
End Date
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park Ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2025
Jan
3
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan
4
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
10
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan
11
10:30a
End Date
Jan
13
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt- Deer
Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) will be closed starting at 8pm on Monday, January 13, 2025 and will reopen 12pm on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Jan
15
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jan
17
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan
18
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
24
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan
25
8:30a
End Date
Jan
25
10:30a
End Date
Jan
31
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan
31
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Update (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction!
February 2025
Feb
1
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Feb
7
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Feb
8
10:30a
End Date
Feb
14
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Feb
15
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Feb
19
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Feb
21
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Feb
22
10:30a
End Date
Feb
28
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Feb
28
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Update (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction!
March 2025
Mar
1
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Mar
7
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Mar
8
10:30a
End Date
Mar
14
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Mar
15
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Mar
19
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Mar
21
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Mar
22
10:30a
End Date
Mar
28
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Mar
28
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Update (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction!
Mar
29
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
April 2025
Apr
4
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr
5
10:30a
End Date
Apr
11
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr
12
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Apr
16
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Apr
18
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr
19
10:30a
End Date
Apr
25
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr
26
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
May 2025
May
2
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
3
10:30a
End Date
May
9
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
10
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
May
16
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
17
10:30a
End Date
May
21
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
May
23
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
24
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
May
30
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
31
10:30a
End Date
June 2025
Jun
6
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
7
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jun
13
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
14
10:30a
End Date
Jun
20
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
21
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jun
27
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
28
10:30a
End Date
July 2025
Jul
4
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
5
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jul
11
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
12
10:30a
End Date
Jul
18
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
19
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jul
25
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
26
10:30a
End Date
August 2025
Aug
1
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
2
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
8
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
9
10:30a
End Date
Aug
15
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
16
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
22
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
23
10:30a
End Date
Aug
29
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
30
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
September 2025
Sep
5
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
6
10:30a
End Date
Sep
12
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
13
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
19
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
20
10:30a
End Date
Sep
26
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
27
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
October 2025
Oct
3
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
4
10:30a
End Date
Oct
10
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
11
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
17
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
18
10:30a
End Date
Oct
24
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
25
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
31
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
November 2025
Nov
1
10:30a
End Date
Nov
7
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
8
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
14
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
15
10:30a
End Date
Nov
21
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
22
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
28
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
29
10:30a
End Date
December 2025
Dec
5
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
6
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
12
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
13
10:30a
End Date
Dec
19
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
20
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
26
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
27
10:30a
End Date
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park Ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2026
Jan
3
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
10
10:30a
End Date
Jan
17
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
24
10:30a
End Date
Jan
31
8:30a
End Date
Jan
31
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
February 2026
Feb
7
10:30a
End Date
Feb
21
10:30a
End Date
March 2026
Mar
7
10:30a
End Date
Mar
21
10:30a
End Date
April 2026
Apr
4
10:30a
End Date
Apr
18
10:30a
End Date
May 2026
May
2
10:30a
End Date
May
16
10:30a
End Date
May
30
10:30a
End Date
June 2026
Jun
13
10:30a
End Date
Jun
27
10:30a
End Date
July 2026
Jul
11
10:30a
End Date
Jul
25
10:30a
End Date
August 2026
Aug
8
10:30a
End Date
Aug
22
10:30a
End Date
September 2026
Sep
5
10:30a
End Date
Sep
19
10:30a
End Date
October 2026
Oct
3
10:30a
End Date
Oct
17
10:30a
End Date
Oct
31
10:30a
End Date
November 2026
Nov
14
10:30a
End Date
Nov
28
10:30a
End Date
December 2026
Dec
12
10:30a
End Date
Dec
26
10:30a
End Date
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park Ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2027
Jan
9
10:30a
End Date
Jan
23
10:30a
End Date
Jan
30
8:30a
End Date
February 2027
Feb
6
10:30a
End Date
Feb
20
10:30a
End Date
March 2027
Mar
6
10:30a
End Date
Mar
20
10:30a
End Date
April 2027
Apr
3
10:30a
End Date
Apr
17
10:30a
End Date
May 2027
May
1
10:30a
End Date
May
15
10:30a
End Date
May
29
10:30a
End Date
June 2027
Jun
12
10:30a
End Date
Jun
26
10:30a
End Date
July 2027
Jul
10
10:30a
End Date
Jul
24
10:30a
End Date
August 2027
Aug
7
10:30a
End Date
Aug
21
10:30a
End Date
September 2027
Sep
4
10:30a
End Date
Sep
18
10:30a
End Date
October 2027
Oct
2
10:30a
End Date
Oct
16
10:30a
End Date
Oct
30
10:30a
End Date
November 2027
Nov
13
10:30a
End Date
Nov
27
10:30a
End Date
December 2027
Dec
11
10:30a
End Date
Dec
25
10:30a
End Date
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park Ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2028
Jan
8
10:30a
End Date
Jan
29
8:30a
End Date
December 2028
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park Ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2029
Jan
27
8:30a
End Date
December 2029
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park Ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2030
Jan
26
8:30a
End Date