All Events
July 2022
Jul
7
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
7
8:30a
End Date
Jul
7
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Jul
7
9:00a
End Date
Mindfulness Hike
Cedar Hill State Park
Being mindful can be hard at times and nature is the perfect place to take that time to get away!
Jul
7
9:45a
End Date
Eco-Explorers, Wildlife and Science in the Park
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend will be offering Eco-Explorer programs six Thursday mornings from June 2 through July 7. Come learn about particular groups of wildlife, craft something related to the day's topic, and fun science experiments, too!
Jul
7
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Jul
7
2:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jul
7
2:00p
End Date
The Civilian Conservation Corps: The Boys in Green
Tyler State Park
Who were the Civilian Conservation Corps?
Jul
7
6:30p
End Date
Line Dancing Class
McKinney Falls State Park
Don't miss the music and fun in this family-friendly dance class! All ages and abilities welcome.
Jul
7
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
7
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jul
8
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
8
8:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger for an introduction to observing the birds around us!
Jul
8
8:30a
End Date
Paddle with a Park Ranger
Goose Island State Park
*Reservations Required* The bay is calling, and I must go...
Jul
8
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop
San Marcos, TX - San Marcos Discovery Center
Professional development for anyone who works with children
Jul
8
9:00a
End Date
Backyard Bass
Hill Country State Natural Area
Stop by to practice your casting skills & learn about aquatic wildlife. No experience or gear required!
Jul
8
9:00a
End Date
Paddling for Beginners
Village Creek State Park
Have you always wanted to kayak but never knew how or didn't have access? Join Ranger Alex for a guided paddling trip for beginners! We will launch at the park, learn some paddling basics and explore some of the wonders of Village Creek.
Jul
8
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling: Taking Time to Notice
Blanco State Park
Join Ranger Rena for a guided nature journaling experience. This is not about how well you can write or sketch. It is about giving yourself the luxury of sitting, noticing, and taking time to journal that unique-to-you experience.
Jul
8
10:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jul
8
10:00a
End Date
Beach Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Jul
8
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jul
8
2:00p
End Date
Jul
8
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jul
8
6:00p
End Date
All about the Caddo
Atlanta State Park
Join a ranger for an interpretive presentation on the Caddo people.
Jul
8
7:00p
End Date
Campfire Talk: Ssssssssnakes
Cedar Hill State Park
Come out and get to know some of the superbly slithery creatures that call Cedar Hill State Park their home!
Jul
8
7:00p
End Date
Furs and Skulls
Atlanta State Park
Ever wanted to get an up-close look at some of the animals that live in our park? Stop by the Knights bluff day use area for a table to talk, and check out some skins and skulls.
Jul
8
7:30p
End Date
Friday Night Dusk Hike
Huntsville State Park
Hike with a Ranger and watch the park transform after dark.
Jul
8
8:00p
End Date
Friday Night Summer Series
Buescher State Park
Almost every Friday night this summer we will be hosting an evening program! Come hang out with a ranger and learn about different topics from what critters come out at night to snake identification to the night sky!
Jul
8
8:30p
End Date
Spider Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
A fun nighttime activity involving spiders . . . yes, really, it’s fun!
Jul
9
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
9
6:45a
End Date
Birding Tour
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join our bird guides for a walk through the park to see some awesome birds of the Southwest!
Jul
9
7:30a
End Date
Women's Hike - Lower Sunset
Franklin Mountains State Park
Come explore the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert with other women, led by a female ranger or volunteer. Learn about best hiking practices and the unique desert ecosystems. This hike is open to women of all experience levels who are excited to spend more quality time outdoors.
Jul
9
8:00a
End Date
Jul
9
8:00a
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?
Jul
9
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds!
Jul
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!
Jul
9
8:30a
End Date
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger on a short .2-mile hike down to Devil's Waterhole to learn about native plants and local geology.
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Backyard Bass
Possum Kingdom State Park
Join Ranger Cathy and learn how to identify freshwater fish and tie two basic fishing knots. We'll practice casting with a game of Backyard Bass.
Jul
9
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.
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Sit Down (Online)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Facebook Page
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Bastrop State Park
Learn the basics to birding as well as how to identify a couple birds that live in the Lost Pines!
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Kid Fishing
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Need some new fishing stories? Join Ranger Alicia as she teaches you the basics of fishing.
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Atlatl & Dart Throwing
Hill Country State Natural Area
Stop by to learn about one of the oldest hunting devices, the atlatl, and then try your hand at using one!
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
What was the CCC?
Palmetto State Park
Join Ranger Sam for this blast from the past event to learn about how Palmetto State Park came to be.
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Nature Bingo Hike!
Lake Livingston State Park
Join us for a fun and educational bingo game and short hike to learn about the wildlife and natural resources in the park.
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Jul
9
9:30a
End Date
Jul
9
9:30a
End Date
Map Reading Fundamentals! (Registration Required)
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn how to read paper and digital trail maps.
Jul
9
9:30a
End Date
Jul
9
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturdays with Steve
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us as we listen to the team from the Stephen F. Austin State Historical Site tell us about the history of the area.
Jul
9
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
9
10:00a
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.
Jul
9
10:00a
End Date
Jul
9
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Jul
9
10:00a
End Date
Reptile Hike
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Join a ranger while we search high and low for reptiles and amphibians!
Jul
9
10:00a
End Date
Fossils! Hike to the Past
Eisenhower State Park
Uncover ancient mysteries! Search for fossils along the trail.
Jul
9
10:00a
End Date
Jul
9
10:00a
End Date
Creekfield Lake Nature Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for 0.5-mile hike around our Creekfield Lake!
Jul
9
10:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Fort Boggy State Park
No local grocery store? The land provided many things for the settlers of Fort Boggy.
Jul
9
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn basic kayaking skills. Kayaks are provided. Reservations are required.
Jul
9
10:00a
End Date
Castle Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn about the CCC and the magnificent building they constructed at the park.
Jul
9
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a Ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gathering skills.
Jul
9
10:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo at Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us for a Dutch oven cooking demo presented by Uncle Mikes Outdoor Kitchen.
-Get familiar with basic equipment and techniques
-Learn simple recipes
-Live Q&A and cooking demonstration
-Free samples! Yum!
Jul
9
10:30a
End Date
Jul
9
11:00a
End Date
Jul
9
11:00a
End Date
Geocaching 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join millions of others in the largest game of scavenger hunt!
Jul
9
11:30a
End Date
Build Your Own Bird’s Nest
Mission Tejas State Park
Don’t be an egghead, come learn about nests and build your very own!
Jul
9
12:00p
End Date
Jul
9
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Jul
9
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk
Huntsville State Park
Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the gators that call Lake Raven home!
Jul
9
1:00p
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities!
Lake Livingston State Park
Be creative in this educational series featuring games, activities and a takeaway craft on various nature topics
Jul
9
1:00p
End Date
Jul
9
1:00p
End Date
All About Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our famous residents, the alligators!
Jul
9
1:00p
End Date
Sargassum Search
Galveston Island State Park
Search through these tiny floating islands for the organisms that call the sargassum home.
Jul
9
2:00p
End Date
Jul
9
2:00p
End Date
What's Upcycle?
Eisenhower State Park
Join Ranger Lindsay to turn your trash into treasure, learn about upcycling, and make a bird feeder to take home!
Jul
9
2:00p
End Date
Jul
9
2:00p
End Date
Jul
9
2:00p
End Date
Tour the Recreation Hall
Buescher State Park
Beat the heat and join a Ranger inside the historic Recreation Hall to tour the intricate details of the building and discuss life as a CCC boy working in the park!
Jul
9
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
9
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jul
9
4:00p
End Date
Setting the Hook at Greenline Park
San Antonio, TX - Greenline Park
Come out to Greenline Park to learn the basics of fishing at this fun, free family event!
Jul
9
6:00p
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a ranger to learn fishing basics. Let's go fishing!
Jul
9
6:00p
End Date
Evening Nature Stroll and Fishing
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come out for a relaxing evening of hiking and fishing.
Jul
9
8:30p
End Date
Jul
9
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jul
9
8:30p
End Date
Jul
9
8:30p
End Date
Snakes: Friend or Foe?
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Snakes! Love them? Hate them? Come find out more about some of the snakes that call Texas home.
Jul
9
9:00p
End Date
Walking with Spiders
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
"THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. FOR JULY 2ND" Bring a flashlight and join us in searching for Wolf Spiders along the trail in this evening hike!
Jul
9
9:00p
End Date
Batty Buddies: Adaptations
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Izzy and learn about our batty friends of Texas
Jul
9
9:00p
End Date
Jul
10
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
10
8:00a
End Date
Lantern-lit Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light.
Jul
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!
Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Bird Sleuths of the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Learn to identify birds not only by sight but by sound using an app on your phone.
Call or email Rita at the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a park ranger for an introduction to birdwatching!
Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Featured Creatures
Village Creek State Park
The Park is home to many wonderful creatures. They may be cute, scary, scaly, slimy, beautiful, or ugly, but they are all fascinating!
Stop by the Nature Center and learn more about the Featured Creature of the week. You never know what will be the star of the week.
Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us at the Coloneh Pier for fishing with a Park Ranger!
Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling: Taking Time to Notice
Blanco State Park
Join Ranger Rena for a guided nature journaling experience. This is not about how well you can write or sketch. It is about giving yourself the luxury of sitting, noticing, and taking time to journal that unique-to-you experience.
Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101 (Reservation Required)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn how to paddle at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Morning Hike With a Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for a morning hike before the heat sets in.
Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jul
10
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
10
10:00a
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.
Jul
10
10:00a
End Date
Reptile Hike
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Join a ranger while we search high and low for reptiles and amphibians!
Jul
10
10:00a
End Date
Prospect Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
Jul
10
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Creativity takes courage. - Henri Matisse
Jul
10
10:00a
End Date
Creekfield Lake Nature Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for 0.5-mile hike around our Creekfield Lake!
Jul
10
10:00a
End Date
Jul
10
11:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101 (Reservation Required)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn how to paddle at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Jul
10
11:00a
End Date
Heat Hacks Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn how to beat the heat with these outdoor heat hacks and tips!
Jul
10
11:00a
End Date
Jul
10
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Jul
10
1:00p
End Date
Prospect Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
Jul
10
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Every artist was first an amateur - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Jul
10
1:00p
End Date
Owls: From Head to Talon
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about our ultimate nighttime predators!
Jul
10
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Jul
10
2:00p
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities!
Lake Livingston State Park
Be creative in this educational series featuring games, activities and a takeaway craft on various nature topics
Jul
10
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
10
7:30p
End Date
Art in the Park: Sunset Watercolors
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening of painting!
Jul
10
8:30p
End Date
Jul
11
10:00a
End Date
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Jul
11
6:00p
End Date
Jul
11
8:30p
End Date
Jul
12
8:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop
Brock, TX - Brock Jr. High Archery Center
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jul
12
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
13
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
13
End Date
American Legion Career Fair
Premier Virtual
Veterans and their families may register to speak virtually with TPWD recruiters about careers, volunteer opportunities, and internships!
Jul
13
6:00p
End Date
Jul
13
9:00p
End Date
Buck Moon Hike - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of July’s Buck Moon in this full moon hike.
Jul
13
9:00p
End Date
Full Moon Hike: Park After Dark
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a full moon hike under the July Buck Moon!
Jul
13
9:00p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Grab your flashlight and join a ranger for a guided night hike.
Jul
14
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
14
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Jul
14
9:00a
End Date
Mindfulness Hike
Cedar Hill State Park
Being mindful can be hard at times and nature is the perfect place to take that time to get away!
Jul
14
9:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jul
14
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Jul
14
2:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jul
14
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Jul
14
6:30p
End Date
Line Dancing Class
McKinney Falls State Park
Don't miss the music and fun in this family-friendly dance class! All ages and abilities welcome.
Jul
14
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
14
8:00p
End Date
Night Skies
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
The stars at night are big and bright on valley summer nights!
Jul
15
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
15
6:30a
End Date
Sunrise Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Start your day with a guided hike up to a scenic overlook.
Jul
15
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling: Taking Time to Notice
Blanco State Park
Join Ranger Rena for a guided nature journaling experience. This is not about how well you can write or sketch. It is about giving yourself the luxury of sitting, noticing, and taking time to journal that unique-to-you experience.
Jul
15
9:00a
End Date
Falls and Fossils
Pedernales Falls State Park
Discover the secrets behind the wondrous Pedernales Falls!
Jul
15
9:00a
End Date
Skins & Tracks Discovery Table
Hill Country State Natural Area
Hop, waddle, or trot on over to get an up-close look at examples of native wildlife & learn about how they move.
Jul
15
10:00a
End Date
Beach Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Jul
15
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jul
15
2:00p
End Date
Jul
15
3:00p
End Date
Jul
15
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jul
15
6:00p
End Date
Painting in the Park
Caddo Lake State Park
Relax and hone your observation skills as you paint in nature using watercolors. We will provide the painting supplies… you provide the creativity!
Jul
15
7:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a park ranger to hike along the Caddo Forest Trail. During this relaxed hike we will enjoy nature's beauty and explore our surroundings.
Jul
15
7:30p
End Date
Friday Night Dusk Hike
Huntsville State Park
Hike with a Ranger and watch the park transform after dark.
Jul
15
8:00p
End Date
Nature's Night Shift
Palmetto State Park
Join Ranger Sam for a night hike full of adventures. Registration is required.
Jul
15
8:00p
End Date
Creatures of the Night
Guadalupe River State Park
Learn about the adaptions animals use to survive at night.
Jul
15
8:15p
End Date
Wonders of the Night
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Ever wonder what critters explore the park after dark?
Jul
15
8:30p
End Date
Jul
15
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike!
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
A guided nature hike on our trails - see what the park is like after dark!
Jul
16
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
16
8:00a
End Date
Kayaking With a Ranger
Fort Parker State Park
Join a ranger on a kayak tour of some thrilling sights on Fort Parker Lake and/or the Navasota River.
Jul
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!
Jul
16
8:30a
End Date
Paddle with a Park Ranger
Goose Island State Park
*Reservations Required* The bay is calling, and I must go...
Jul
16
8:30a
End Date
The Hiking Dead - A Zombie Apocalypse Hike
Lake Livingston State Park
Would you survive the zombie apocalypse? Join us for a 1 mile hike to find out.
Jul
16
8:30a
End Date
Rambling with a Ranger (in the morning)
Caddo Lake State Park
Want to beat the heat? Join a park ranger for a morning ramble along the Caddo Forest Trail. During this relaxed hike we will enjoy nature's beauty and explore our surroundings.
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger on a short .2-mile hike down to Devil's Waterhole to learn about native plants and local geology.
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Backyard Bass
Possum Kingdom State Park
Join Ranger Cathy and learn how to identify freshwater fish and tie two basic fishing knots. We'll practice casting with a game of Backyard Bass.
Jul
16
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.
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Sit Down (Online)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Facebook Page
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Guided Plant Walk
Hill Country State Natural Area
Learn about hill country plants that are adapted to survive rugged conditions & have also helped humans survive throughout time.
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
The Story of Government Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Find out more about San Antonio's largest Natural Area!
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Jul
16
9:30a
End Date
Village Creek Paddling Trash Cleanup
Village Creek State Park
Join us as we get out on the water to clean up trash and debris. Let's make the creek a better place for everyone!
Jul
16
10:00a
End Date
Introduction to Dutch Oven
Bonham State Park
Learn how to use a Dutch oven to make your favorite camping recipes!
Jul
16
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
16
10:00a
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.
Jul
16
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Jul
16
10:00a
End Date
Ranger Station: Sample a Kayak!
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Get of taste of kayaking to see if this is the sport for you.
Jul
16
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn basic kayaking skills. Kayaks are provided. Reservations are required.
Jul
16
10:00a
End Date
The Trees of Caddo Lake State Park: A Scavenger Hunt
Caddo Lake State Park
The trees at Caddo Lake State Park root humans and animals together! Walk along the Caddo forest trail for a tree scavenger hunt.
Jul
16
10:00a
End Date
Birding 101 - Date Change
Fort Boggy State Park
Birding isn't just for the birds. Learn how to identify birds in this beginner program.
Jul
16
10:00a
End Date
Jul
16
10:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop
Pearland, TX - Bass Pro Shops
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jul
16
10:00a
End Date
Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk
Mission Tejas State Park
Nature can provide, if you know what to look for!
Jul
16
10:00a
End Date
Woodpecker Hike
Atlanta State Park
Join us for an introduction to woodpeckers in the park! You will learn why woodpeckers are a Keystone Species, the eight types of woodpeckers found in East Texas, and the adaptations that make woodpeckers master carpenters.
Jul
16
10:00a
End Date
Maps 101
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Enjoy a ranger-led hike discovering the basics of orienteering and navigating around Sheldon Lake State Park.
Jul
16
10:00a
End Date
What's in the Water?
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Ever wondered what kind of fish and small organisms make Lake Casa Blanca their home?
Jul
16
10:30a
End Date
Beginning Bird Watching
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn the basics of bird watching.
Jul
16
10:30a
End Date
Survival Kits 101
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn the “ins and outs” of survival kits in this one hour class.
Jul
16
11:00a
End Date
Sea Center Shark Celebration
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an afternoon of shark exploration!
Jul
16
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Armadillos!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about armadillos and make a macaroni armadillo to take home!
Jul
16
11:00a
End Date
Knock on Wood
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us in the Nature Center as we learn about the Pileated Woodpecker and we make one for you to take home!
Jul
16
11:00a
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Jul
16
12:00p
End Date
Pond Dipping
Caddo Lake State Park
Who lives beneath the water? Join a park ranger to learn about the tiny critters that live in our lake! (THIS PROGRAM IS IN THE SHADE)
Jul
16
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Jul
16
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk
Huntsville State Park
Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the gators that call Lake Raven home!
Jul
16
1:00p
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities!
Lake Livingston State Park
Be creative in this educational series featuring games, activities and a takeaway craft on various nature topics
Jul
16
1:00p
End Date
Jul
16
1:00p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Jul
16
2:00p
End Date
Jul
16
2:00p
End Date
Jul
16
2:00p
End Date
Jul
16
2:00p
End Date
Pioneer Needlepoint (for Beginners)
Mission Tejas State Park
Learn some history and have some fun with needlepoint!
Jul
16
3:00p
End Date
Jul
16
3:00p
End Date
Jul
16
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
16
3:30p
End Date
Take Aim With Atlatls
Copper Breaks State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl and dart. Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool.
Jul
16
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jul
16
4:00p
End Date
Build a Bird Workshop
Eisenhower State Park
Learn about our feathered friends and use your imagination to build your own!
Jul
16
6:00p
End Date
Retro Board Game Night
Atlanta State Park
Both playing board games and exploring nature have similar benefits, such as bringing family members of all ages together, offering opportunities to meet new people, and developing critical thinking skills.
Jul
16
6:00p
End Date
Erosion Detectives
McKinney Falls State Park
Join a Ranger and search for clues about how the park has changed over time!
Jul
16
7:00p
End Date
Jul
16
8:00p
End Date
Cross Timbers Folklore, Stories & Tales
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Come listen to Native American stories, cowboy poetry, local folklore and just plain fun stories.
Jul
16
8:30p
End Date
Jul
16
8:30p
End Date
Painting at Twilight
Atlanta State Park
Relax and hone your observation skills as you paint in nature, during twilight! We will provide the painting supplies… you provide the creativity!
Jul
16
9:00p
End Date
Jul
16
9:00p
End Date
Jul
16
9:00p
End Date
Scorpion Scavenger Hunt
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Bring an ultra-violet flashlight and join us in searching for scorpions along the trail in this evening hike!
Jul
17
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
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!
Jul
17
9:00a
End Date
Bird Sleuths of the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Learn to identify birds not only by sight but by sound using an app on your phone.
Call or email Rita at the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Jul
17
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
17
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a park ranger for an introduction to birdwatching!
Jul
17
9:00a
End Date
Featured Creatures
Village Creek State Park
The Park is home to many wonderful creatures. They may be cute, scary, scaly, slimy, beautiful, or ugly, but they are all fascinating!
Stop by the Nature Center and learn more about the Featured Creature of the week. You never know what will be the star of the week.
Jul
17
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us at the Coloneh Pier for fishing with a Park Ranger!
Jul
17
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling: Taking Time to Notice
Blanco State Park
Join Ranger Rena for a guided nature journaling experience. This is not about how well you can write or sketch. It is about giving yourself the luxury of sitting, noticing, and taking time to journal that unique-to-you experience.
Jul
17
9:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Jul
17
9:00a
End Date
Jul
17
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
17
10:00a
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.
Jul
17
10:00a
End Date
Prairie Adventure Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Join a ranger for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Jul
17
10:00a
End Date
Reading with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Jul
17
11:00a
End Date
Jul
17
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Jul
17
1:00p
End Date
Reading with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Jul
17
1:00p
End Date
Fishing for Beginners
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get certified! Become a bona fide angler with Bentsen State Park. Open to all ages.
Jul
17
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Jul
17
2:00p
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities!
Lake Livingston State Park
Be creative in this educational series featuring games, activities and a takeaway craft on various nature topics
Jul
17
2:30p
End Date
Jul
17
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
17
7:30p
End Date
Art in the Park: Sunset Watercolors
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening of painting!
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Geocaching 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join millions of others in the largest game of scavenger hunt!
Jul
18
4:00p
End Date
Project WILD Facilitator Training
Fort Parker State Park
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jul
19
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
20
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
20
9:00a
End Date
Hike with the Pioneers of Palo Duro
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
"THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR JULY 6TH." Learn about the different pioneers through time who first saw Palo Duro’s walls on this hike.
Jul
20
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop
Midland, TX - Region 18 Education Service Center
Professional development for anyone who works with children
Jul
20
9:00a
End Date
Hike and Seek
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger as we hike Turks Cap Trail using the "Seek" app to identify local plants and animals. You never know what you'll see!
Jul
20
2:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jul
21
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
21
8:30a
End Date
Wild Wellness
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Connect with nature through exercise and meditation.
Jul
21
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Jul
21
9:00a
End Date
Mindfulness Hike
Cedar Hill State Park
Being mindful can be hard at times and nature is the perfect place to take that time to get away!
Jul
21
9:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Jul
21
9:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls May Break my Bones
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn about who’s who in the Palo Duro zoo and how carnivores hunt their prey.
Jul
21
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Jul
21
6:30p
End Date
Line Dancing Class
McKinney Falls State Park
Don't miss the music and fun in this family-friendly dance class! All ages and abilities welcome.
Jul
21
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
22
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
22
8:30a
End Date
Paddle with a Park Ranger
Goose Island State Park
*Reservations Required* The bay is calling, and I must go...
Jul
22
8:30a
End Date
Wildlife Detective's
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Follow the clues and discover what ate that leaf.
Jul
22
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling: Taking Time to Notice
Blanco State Park
Join Ranger Rena for a guided nature journaling experience. This is not about how well you can write or sketch. It is about giving yourself the luxury of sitting, noticing, and taking time to journal that unique-to-you experience.
Jul
22
9:00a
End Date
Deer Survey Methods
Webinar
Join TPWD biologists as they present about the various methods used to survey deer.
Jul
22
9:00a
End Date
Watercolor in the Hill Country
Hill Country State Natural Area
Create a Hill Country-inspired watercolor painting. No experience required!
Jul
22
10:00a
End Date
Beach Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Jul
22
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jul
22
10:30a
End Date
Jul
22
12:00p
End Date
ONLINE PROGRAM | Ask-the-Expert: Texas State Parks Exhibit Shop
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Have you wondered who designs the signs and exhibits at State Parks, where they come from, or how they come to be?
Jul
22
2:00p
End Date
Jul
22
3:00p
End Date
Jul
22
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jul
22
6:00p
End Date
Hammock with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Come celebrate National Hammock day at the Nature Center.
Jul
22
7:00p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn the basics of night sky viewing with various types of equipment!
Jul
22
8:00p
End Date
Friday Night Summer Series
Buescher State Park
Almost every Friday night this summer we will be hosting an evening program! Come hang out with a ranger and learn about different topics from what critters come out at night to snake identification to the night sky!
Jul
22
8:15p
End Date
Wonders of the Night
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Ever wonder what critters explore the park after dark?
Jul
22
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike!
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
A guided nature hike on our trails - see what the park is like after dark!
Jul
22
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Jul
22
9:30p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above.
Jul
23
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
23
8:00a
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?
Jul
23
8:00a
End Date
Jul
23
8:00a
End Date
Nature Walk Trail
Franklin Mountains State Park
Come explore the beautiful Chihuahua desert on a guided hike with one of our park rangers or volunteers.
Jul
23
8:00a
End Date
Hidden Treasures of the Trail
Lake Livingston State Park
Join Rangers on a short hike to learn about some of the hidden treasures here in the park!
Jul
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!
Jul
23
8:30a
End Date
Wonderful Watercolors
Palmetto State Park
Come and paint the wonderful scenery found here at Palmetto State Park
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger on a short .2-mile hike down to Devil's Waterhole to learn about native plants and local geology.
Jul
23
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.
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Sit Down (Online)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Facebook Page
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger to learn how homesteaders and cowboys would brew coffee while out on the range rounding up longhorns or just out on the frontier.
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Try archery and learn a lifetime sport. **Registration is required, program limited to 15 participants. More information given after registration.
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training - Sea Center Texas
Sea Center Texas
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Morning Nature Hike
Atlanta State Park
Beat the heat and join a park ranger for a morning hike along the Hickory Hollow Nature Trail. During this relaxed hike we will enjoy nature's beauty and discuss various topics of interest and our natural surroundings.
Jul
23
10:00a
End Date
Jul
23
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
23
10:00a
End Date
Virtual Visit to Mustang Island State Park
Mustang Island State Park
Join us on Facebook Live for some beach views and updates.
Jul
23
10:00a
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.
Jul
23
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
23
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Jul
23
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn basic kayaking skills. Kayaks are provided. Reservations are required.
Jul
23
10:00a
End Date
Castle Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn about the CCC and the magnificent building they constructed at the park.
Jul
23
10:00a
End Date
Jul
23
10:00a
End Date
Going Green Guided Hike
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Join us on this ranger led hike to learn more about the sustainable features here at Sheldon Lake State Park.
Jul
23
10:30a
End Date
What was the CCC?
Palmetto State Park
Enjoy this blast from the past event to learn about how Palmetto State Park came to be.
Jul
23
10:30a
End Date
Jul
23
10:30a
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Jul
23
11:00a
End Date
Knock on Wood
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us in the Nature Center as we learn about the Pileated Woodpecker and we make one for you to take home!
Jul
23
11:00a
End Date
Rock Crawl
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dip, duck, crouch, and crawl your way through the Paluxy River Trail!
Jul
23
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jul
23
11:00a
End Date
All about the Caddo
Atlanta State Park
Join a ranger for an interpretive presentation on the Caddo people.
Jul
23
11:00a
End Date
Reading Ranger and Exploration
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Amphitheater for some stories about our ribbiting friends! Let's learn how to identify some of them by sound and then explore the area for things that make a good habitat.
Jul
23
11:30a
End Date
Watercolor with a Ranger
Guadalupe River State Park
Come enjoy the day and create a nature-inspired painting with a ranger!
Jul
23
12:00p
End Date
Jul
23
12:00p
End Date
Batty Buddies: Threats and Conservation
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Izzy and learn about our batty friends of Texas.
Jul
23
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Jul
23
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk
Huntsville State Park
Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the gators that call Lake Raven home!
Jul
23
1:00p
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities!
Lake Livingston State Park
Be creative in this educational series featuring games, activities and a takeaway craft on various nature topics
Jul
23
1:00p
End Date
Sargassum Search
Galveston Island State Park
Search through these tiny floating islands for the organisms that call the sargassum home.
Jul
23
1:00p
End Date
Roving with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Stop our ranger as she roves around the park. Try to stump the ranger with your questions about the interpretive items she's carrying around.
Jul
23
1:00p
End Date
Jul
23
1:30p
End Date
What's In This Water?
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Explorers of all ages can join us to discover the wonders of water through scientific inquiry.
Jul
23
2:00p
End Date
Jul
23
2:00p
End Date
Jul
23
2:30p
End Date
Slimy Snails
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about our friends the snails and create some slime!
Jul
23
3:00p
End Date
Jul
23
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
23
3:30p
End Date
Jul
23
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jul
23
4:00p
End Date
Setting the Hook Fishing Tournament at Greenline Park
San Antonio, TX - Greenline Park
Come out to Greenline Park to try and catch the big one at this fun, free family event!
Jul
23
7:00p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn the basics of night sky viewing with various types of equipment!
Jul
23
8:30p
End Date
Jul
23
8:30p
End Date
Mothing with a Ranger
Hill Country State Natural Area
Kick off National Moth Week by exploring the area for moths and other nocturnal critters.
Jul
23
8:30p
End Date
Owl Prowl
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Did you ever hear or see an owl at night?. . . Here is a good opportunity!
Jul
23
8:30p
End Date
Star Party - Date Change
Fort Boggy State Park
Learn to navigate the constellations with the Summer Triangle.
Jul
23
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society in stargazing and astronomy!
Jul
23
9:00p
End Date
Summer Stargazing
Lockhart State Park
Discover the wonders of the night sky! Drop in any time between 9 - 10pm.
Jul
23
9:30p
End Date
Stories in our Stars
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger for an exploration of the stories in our stars.
Jul
24
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
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!
Jul
24
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a park ranger for an introduction to birdwatching!
Jul
24
9:00a
End Date
Featured Creatures
Village Creek State Park
The Park is home to many wonderful creatures. They may be cute, scary, scaly, slimy, beautiful, or ugly, but they are all fascinating!
Stop by the Nature Center and learn more about the Featured Creature of the week. You never know what will be the star of the week.
Jul
24
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us at the Coloneh Pier for fishing with a Park Ranger!
Jul
24
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling: Taking Time to Notice
Blanco State Park
Join Ranger Rena for a guided nature journaling experience. This is not about how well you can write or sketch. It is about giving yourself the luxury of sitting, noticing, and taking time to journal that unique-to-you experience.
Jul
24
9:00a
End Date
Catfish Cove Kayak Cruise (Reservation Required)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Explore the park from the water's edge!
Jul
24
9:00a
End Date
Falls and Fossils
Pedernales Falls State Park
Discover the secrets behind the wondrous Pedernales Falls!
Jul
24
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
24
10:00a
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.
Jul
24
10:00a
End Date
Maps 101
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Enjoy a ranger-led hike discovering the basics of orienteering and navigating around Sheldon Lake State Park.
Jul
24
10:00a
End Date
Jul
24
11:00a
End Date
Catfish Cove Kayak Cruise (Reservation Required)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Explore the park from the water's edge!
Jul
24
11:00a
End Date
Taylor Site Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come hike in the river to our least visited dinosaur track site!
Jul
24
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Jul
24
1:00p
End Date
Jul
24
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Jul
24
2:00p
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities!
Lake Livingston State Park
Be creative in this educational series featuring games, activities and a takeaway craft on various nature topics
Jul
24
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
24
7:30p
End Date
Art in the Park: Sunset Watercolors
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening of painting!
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop
Frisco, TX - The Grove at Frisco Commons (Art Classroom)
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jul
26
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
27
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
27
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop
Spring, TX - Big Stone Lodge at Dennis Johnston Park
Professional development for anyone who works with children
Jul
28
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
28
End Date
San Antonio RecruitMilitary
San Antonio, TX - Shrine Auditorium
Veterans and their families that attend may register to speak with TPWD recruiters about careers, volunteer opportunities, and internships!
Jul
28
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Jul
28
9:00a
End Date
Mindfulness Hike
Cedar Hill State Park
Being mindful can be hard at times and nature is the perfect place to take that time to get away!
Jul
28
9:30a
End Date
Watercolor Postcard
Goose Island State Park
Create your own nature-inspired postcard to send to a friend or loved one.
Jul
28
10:00a
End Date
Jul
28
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Jul
28
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Jul
28
6:30p
End Date
Line Dancing Class
McKinney Falls State Park
Don't miss the music and fun in this family-friendly dance class! All ages and abilities welcome.
Jul
28
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
28
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jul
28
8:00p
End Date
Moonlight Moth Night
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
It’s National Moth Week! See what the buzz is about as we light the way for moths and more.
Jul
28
9:00p
End Date
Jul
29
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
29
8:30a
End Date
Aquatic Science - Pond Life
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
What is the littoral zone of a pond?
Jul
29
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling: Taking Time to Notice
Blanco State Park
Join Ranger Rena for a guided nature journaling experience. This is not about how well you can write or sketch. It is about giving yourself the luxury of sitting, noticing, and taking time to journal that unique-to-you experience.
Jul
29
9:00a
End Date
Morning Mothing
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
It’s National Moth Week! See what the buzz is about as we light the way for moths and more.
Jul
29
9:00a
End Date
Paddling for Beginners
Village Creek State Park
Have you always wanted to kayak but never knew how or didn't have access? Join Ranger Alex for a guided paddling trip for beginners! We will launch at the park, learn some paddling basics and explore some of the wonders of Village Creek.
Jul
29
9:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger: Moth Story & Craft
Hill Country State Natural Area
Celebrate National Moth Week at Hill Country SNA. Learn about moths, enjoy a story, and create a craft to take home.
Jul
29
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jul
29
10:30a
End Date
Dutch Oven 101
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Cast iron cooking - cowboy classic! Reservations required to participate.
Jul
29
2:00p
End Date
Jul
29
7:30p
End Date
Jul
29
7:30p
End Date
Friday Night Dusk Hike
Huntsville State Park
Hike with a Ranger and watch the park transform after dark.
Jul
29
8:00p
End Date
Nature's Night Shift
Palmetto State Park
Join Ranger Sam for a night hike full of adventures. Registration is required.
Jul
29
8:00p
End Date
Friday Night Summer Series
Buescher State Park
Almost every Friday night this summer we will be hosting an evening program! Come hang out with a ranger and learn about different topics from what critters come out at night to snake identification to the night sky!
Jul
29
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike!
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
A guided nature hike on our trails - see what the park is like after dark!
Jul
29
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
*Limited availability, registration required* Creatures of the night from scorpions to bats might make an appearance on this hike. Anything is possible! Join us for a hike to see some of these creatures.
Jul
29
9:30p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Jul
30
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
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!
Jul
30
8:30a
End Date
Paddle with a Park Ranger
Goose Island State Park
*Reservations Required* The bay is calling, and I must go...
Jul
30
8:30a
End Date
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger on a short .2-mile hike down to Devil's Waterhole to learn about native plants and local geology.
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Backyard Bass
Possum Kingdom State Park
Join Ranger Cathy and learn how to identify freshwater fish and tie two basic fishing knots. We'll practice casting with a game of Backyard Bass.
Jul
30
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.
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Sit Down (Online)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Facebook Page
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Junior Rangers in Training
Palmetto State Park
Come join Ranger Samantha to earn your badge to become the next Junior Ranger!
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
The Story of Government Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
If you're "natural area curious" this is the place to be!
Jul
30
9:30a
End Date
Ladies Only Hike
Lake Livingston State Park
Join a female Ranger to learn the in's and out's of hiking in the outdoors during this women's only hike.
Jul
30
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
30
10:00a
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.
Jul
30
10:00a
End Date
Jul
30
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Jul
30
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn basic kayaking skills. Kayaks are provided. Reservations are required.
Jul
30
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a Ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gathering skills.
Jul
30
10:00a
End Date
What's in the Water?
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Ever wondered what kind of fish and small organisms make Lake Casa Blanca their home?
Jul
30
10:00a
End Date
Archery 101 (Reservation Required)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn the skill of archery at Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Jul
30
10:00a
End Date
Woodpecker Hike
Atlanta State Park
Join us for an introduction to woodpeckers in the park! You will learn why woodpeckers are a Keystone Species, the eight types of woodpeckers found in East Texas, and the adaptations that make woodpeckers master carpenters.
Jul
30
10:30a
End Date
Outgoing Outdoors 101
Palmetto State Park
Join us to learn something useful, new, or old about the great outdoors in order to become a better steward.
Jul
30
10:30a
End Date
Tejas Tracks, Dirt Detectives
Mission Tejas State Park
Come see how the critters at Mission Tejas leave a strong impression!
Jul
30
10:30a
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
Jul
30
11:00a
End Date
Knock on Wood
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us in the Nature Center as we learn about the Pileated Woodpecker and we make one for you to take home!
Jul
30
11:00a
End Date
Snake Safety Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a quick hike to talk about snake species and safety!
Jul
30
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Dragonflies!
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn all about dragonflies and make a jeweled dragonfly to take home!
Jul
30
11:00a
End Date
Virtual Cistern Program
Virtual Program
Discover the hidden history of old cisterns and what they can tell us about the park’s past.
Jul
30
12:00p
End Date
Archery 101 (Reservation Required)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn the skill of archery at Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Jul
30
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Jul
30
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk
Huntsville State Park
Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the gators that call Lake Raven home!
Jul
30
1:00p
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities!
Lake Livingston State Park
Be creative in this educational series featuring games, activities and a takeaway craft on various nature topics
Jul
30
1:00p
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
Jul
30
2:00p
End Date
Jul
30
2:00p
End Date
Jul
30
2:00p
End Date
Tour the Recreation Hall
Buescher State Park
Beat the heat and join a Ranger inside the historic Recreation Hall to tour the intricate details of the building and discuss life as a CCC boy working in the park!
Jul
30
2:00p
End Date
Jul
30
2:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Dessert
Eisenhower State Park
Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with us by learning a new way to make this traditional dessert.
Jul
30
2:00p
End Date
Pond Dipping
Atlanta State Park
Who lives beneath the water's surface? Join a Master Naturalist to learn about the tiny critters that live in our lake!
Jul
30
2:00p
End Date
Jul
30
2:30p
End Date
Plant Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find native plants in the park on a stroll through the garden.
Jul
30
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
30
4:00p
End Date
Jul
30
7:30p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn the basics of Stargazing with various types of equipment!
Jul
30
7:30p
End Date
Painting in the Park: Sunset
Atlanta State Park
Relax and hone your observation skills as you paint in nature, at sunset! We will provide the painting supplies… you provide the creativity!
Jul
30
8:00p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Garner State Park
Joins us for an evening under the stars!
Jul
30
8:30p
End Date
Jul
30
8:30p
End Date
Jul
30
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.
Jul
30
9:00p
End Date
Jul
30
9:00p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Jul
30
9:00p
End Date
Jul
30
10:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Jul
31
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Jul
31
8:00a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - Aztec Caves
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
Jul
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!
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a park ranger for an introduction to birdwatching!
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Featured Creatures
Village Creek State Park
The Park is home to many wonderful creatures. They may be cute, scary, scaly, slimy, beautiful, or ugly, but they are all fascinating!
Stop by the Nature Center and learn more about the Featured Creature of the week. You never know what will be the star of the week.
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us at the Coloneh Pier for fishing with a Park Ranger!
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling: Taking Time to Notice
Blanco State Park
Join Ranger Rena for a guided nature journaling experience. This is not about how well you can write or sketch. It is about giving yourself the luxury of sitting, noticing, and taking time to journal that unique-to-you experience.
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX - Mayfield Park Baptist Church
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jul
31
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
31
10:00a
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.
Jul
31
10:00a
End Date
Wonderful World of Wings
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Wonder why that wing is different from those wings?
Jul
31
11:00a
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Jul
31
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Jul
31
1:00p
End Date
Wonderful World of Wings
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Here a wing, there a wing, everywhere a wing wing.
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities!
Lake Livingston State Park
Be creative in this educational series featuring games, activities and a takeaway craft on various nature topics
Jul
31
2:30p
End Date
Jul
31
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
31
7:30p
End Date
Art in the Park: Sunset Watercolors
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening of painting!
August 2022
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Aquatic WILD Workshop
Houston, TX - Kickerillo Mischer Preserve
Professional development for anyone who works with children
Aug
2
6:30p
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Workshop: Online, Two - part
Online - Zoom
Become a Certified Angler Education Volunteer Instructor
Aug
2
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Aug
3
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
4
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
4
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Aug
4
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Aug
4
6:30p
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Workshop: Online, Two - part
Online - Zoom
Become a Certified Angler Education Volunteer Instructor
Aug
4
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Aug
5
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
5
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Aug
5
2:00p
End Date
Aug
5
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Aug
5
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
*Limited availability, registration required* Creatures of the night from scorpions to bats might make an appearance on this hike. Anything is possible! Join us for a hike to see some of these creatures.
Aug
6
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
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!
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Aug
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!
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Tour of Historic Fort Leaton
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Fort Leaton has been a cultural crossroads for over 170 years. Join a ranger or guide for a tour that brings the fort’s adobe walls to life!
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Model Raft Race
Fort Boggy State Park
Have fun building a model raft; then race it in Lake Sullivan.
Aug
6
10:00a
End Date
Morning Chat with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Have a burning question or concern? This is the perfect time to find the answers.
Aug
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!
Aug
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.
Aug
6
10:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a short hike as we learn about the native plants that inhabit the three ecozones present at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Aug
6
11:00a
End Date
Cisterns: A Look into the Past
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us online for a live Q&A with a visit to one of our cisterns!
Aug
6
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Frogs!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about frogs and create your own froggy puppet!
Aug
6
2:00p
End Date
Aug
6
2:30p
End Date
Aug
6
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
6
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Aug
6
4:00p
End Date
Hike with a Ranger
Copper Breaks State Park
Explore the Juniper Ridge trail at Copper Breaks State Park. Learn about the geology, plants and history of CBSP while taking a short but beautiful hike.
Aug
6
6:00p
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a ranger to learn fishing basics. Let's go fishing!
Aug
6
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
DATE CHANGE: Due to the extreme heat the July 2nd program has been changed to October 8th!
We hope to see you at an upcoming event.
Aug
6
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Aug
6
8:45p
End Date
Aug
7
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
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!
Aug
7
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
7
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
7
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Aug
7
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
10
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
11
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
11
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Aug
11
10:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn how to identify birds in this beginners birding class!
Aug
11
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Aug
12
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
12
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Aug
12
2:00p
End Date
Aug
12
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Aug
12
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Aug
13
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
13
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds!
Aug
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!
Aug
13
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Aug
13
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
13
9:00a
End Date
Aug
13
10:00a
End Date
CCC Hike - Guided tour of the Bois d' Arc Trail
Bonham State Park
Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) features hidden around the park and on the Bois d' Arc Trail.
Aug
13
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
13
10:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo at Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us for a Dutch oven cooking demo presented by Uncle Mikes Outdoor Kitchen.
-Get familiar with basic equipment and techniques
-Learn simple recipes
-Live Q&A and cooking demonstration
-Free samples! Yum!
Aug
13
11:00a
End Date
Geocaching 101
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a ranger to find out what geocaching is all about and how to get started in this outdoor sport.
Aug
13
1:00p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Aug
13
2:00p
End Date
Aug
13
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
13
3:30p
End Date
Aug
13
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Aug
13
8:30p
End Date
Aug
14
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
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!
Aug
14
9:00a
End Date
Bird Sleuths of the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Learn to identify birds not only by sight but by sound using an app on your phone.
Call or email Rita at the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Aug
14
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
14
9:00a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger to learn how homesteaders and cowboys would brew coffee while out on the range rounding up longhorns or just out on the frontier.
Aug
14
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
14
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Aug
14
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Aug
14
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
14
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Aug
17
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
18
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
18
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Aug
18
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Aug
19
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
19
9:00a
End Date
Monsoon Magic Bird Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Witness the magical bird diversity created by afternoon rains and the beginnings of fall migration by joining a ranger on a guided hike to a lush oasis in the desert.
Aug
19
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Aug
19
2:00p
End Date
Aug
19
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Aug
20
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
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!
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop
Coppell, TX - Biodiversity Education Center
Professional development for anyone who works with children
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Texas Fly Fishers 13th Annual Mini Expo
Houston, TX - United Methodist Church
For beginner or experienced fly fishing enthusiasts. All ages welcome.
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training - Sea Center Texas
Sea Center Texas
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Introduction to Dutch Oven
Bonham State Park
Learn how to use a Dutch oven to make your favorite camping recipes!
Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
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.
Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Basic Geocache
Fort Boggy State Park
There is hidden treasure out there just waiting for you to find!
Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Aug
20
2:00p
End Date
Aug
20
2:30p
End Date
Aug
20
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
20
3:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Copper Breaks State Park
Come learn about the animals that call Copper Breaks home, and even give them a pet!
Aug
20
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Aug
20
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Aug
20
8:00p
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Aug
20
9:00p
End Date
Aug
21
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
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!
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
Bird Sleuths of the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Learn to identify birds not only by sight but by sound using an app on your phone.
Call or email Rita at the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger to learn how homesteaders and cowboys would brew coffee while out on the range rounding up longhorns or just out on the frontier.
Aug
21
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
21
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Aug
21
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
24
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
25
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
25
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Aug
25
10:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn how to identify birds in this beginners birding class!
Aug
25
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Aug
25
9:00p
End Date
Aug
26
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
26
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Aug
26
2:00p
End Date
Aug
26
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Aug
26
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
*Limited availability, registration required* Creatures of the night from scorpions to bats might make an appearance on this hike. Anything is possible! Join us for a hike to see some of these creatures.
Aug
27
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
27
8:00a
End Date
Birding Basics
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Mindy as she teaching birding basics and takes you on a short hike to test out your new knowledge.
Aug
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!
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Cancelled - Basic Fishing Clinic - Fort Parker State Park
Fort Parker State Park
This event has been cancelled.
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Fort Boggy State Park
No local grocery store? The land provided many things for the settlers of Fort Boggy.
Aug
27
2:00p
End Date
Aug
27
2:30p
End Date
Plant Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find native plants in the park on a stroll through the garden.
Aug
27
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
27
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Aug
27
4:00p
End Date
Sun Fun
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the sun through a solar filter and learn about our closest star.
Aug
27
8:30p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Aug
27
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Aug
27
9:00p
End Date
Aug
28
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Aug
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!
Aug
28
9:00a
End Date
Bird Sleuths of the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Learn to identify birds not only by sight but by sound using an app on your phone.
Call or email Rita at the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Aug
28
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
28
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Aug
28
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Aug
28
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
31
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
September 2022
Sep
1
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
1
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
2
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
2
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
2
2:00p
End Date
Sep
2
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Sep
3
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
3
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
3
9:00a
End Date
Sep
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!
Sep
3
9:00a
End Date
Sep
3
9:00a
End Date
Tour of Historic Fort Leaton
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Fort Leaton has been a cultural crossroads for over 170 years. Join a ranger or guide for a tour that brings the fort’s adobe walls to life!
Sep
3
10:00a
End Date
Morning Chat with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Have a burning question or concern? This is the perfect time to find the answers.
Sep
3
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.
Sep
3
10:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a short hike as we learn about the native plants that inhabit the three ecozones present at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Sep
3
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
3
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Food Chain!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about the food chain and create your own food chain by making paper links!
Sep
3
2:00p
End Date
Sep
3
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
3
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Sep
3
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Sep
4
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
4
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
4
9:00a
End Date
Bird Sleuths of the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Learn to identify birds not only by sight but by sound using an app on your phone.
Call or email Rita at the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Sep
4
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
4
10:00a
End Date
Recreating in Remote Places - Ranger Talk
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Have you ever wanted to plan an epic adventure far, far away but didn't know where to start?
Sep
4
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
Earn Your Junior Ranger Badge
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Take a walk with Ranger Regina and become an official Junior Ranger!
Sep
7
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
7
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
8
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
8
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
9
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
9
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
9
2:00p
End Date
Sep
9
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Sep
10
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
10
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
10
9:00a
End Date
Recreating in Remote Places - Guided Bike Ride
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Explore the Llano loop on two wheels!
Sep
10
10:00a
End Date
CCC Hike - Guided tour of the Bois d' Arc Trail
Bonham State Park
Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) features hidden around the park and on the Bois d' Arc Trail.
Sep
10
10:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo at Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us for a Dutch oven cooking demo presented by Uncle Mikes Outdoor Kitchen.
-Get familiar with basic equipment and techniques
-Learn simple recipes
-Live Q&A and cooking demonstration
-Free samples! Yum!
Sep
10
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
10
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Sep
10
2:00p
End Date
Sep
10
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
10
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Sep
10
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
DATE CHANGE: Due to the extreme heat the July 2nd program has been changed to October 8th!
We hope to see you at an upcoming event.
Sep
11
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
11
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
11
9:00a
End Date
Bird Sleuths of the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Learn to identify birds not only by sight but by sound using an app on your phone.
Call or email Rita at the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Sep
11
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
11
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
14
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
14
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
15
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
SUMMER HOURS: May, June, July, August to September 15, 2022, the park will only be offering one guided-only hike at 10am on Wednesday through Sunday to go down into the canyon to view pictographs.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit and reserve your spot on tour, click on title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
15
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
16
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
16
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Sep
16
2:00p
End Date
Sep
17
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
17
9:00a
End Date
Recreating in Remote Places - Guided Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Take a guided hike of the Cinco Tinajas Trail and learn tips for hiking in the Chihuahuan desert!
Sep
17
9:00a
End Date
Basic Fishing Clinic - Sea Center Texas
Sea Center Texas
Come out and bring the whole family for a day of fishing fun!
Sep
17
10:00a
End Date
Introduction to Dutch Oven
Bonham State Park
Learn how to use a Dutch oven to make your favorite camping recipes!
Sep
17
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
17
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Fireflies!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about fireflies and make your own firefly.
Sep
17
2:00p
End Date
Sep
17
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
17
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Sep
17
9:00p
End Date
Sep
18
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
18
9:00a
End Date
Bird Sleuths of the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Learn to identify birds not only by sight but by sound using an app on your phone.
Call or email Rita at the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Sep
18
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
18
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
21
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
22
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
23
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
23
2:00p
End Date
Sep
23
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Sep
24
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
24
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
24
10:00a
End Date
Become a Junior Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Mindy and become an official State Park Junior Ranger.
Sep
24
10:00a
End Date
Recreating in Remote Places - 4X4 Vehicle Scavenger Hunt
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Learn how to have epic 4-wheel-drive adventures safely and respectfully from our rangers who drive these rough roads everyday!
Sep
24
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Raccoons!
Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the story and make your own raccoon!
Sep
24
2:00p
End Date
Sep
24
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
24
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Sep
24
8:00p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Sep
25
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
25
9:00a
End Date
Bird Sleuths of the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Learn to identify birds not only by sight but by sound using an app on your phone.
Call or email Rita at the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Sep
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!
Sep
25
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
28
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
29
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
30
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Only access into the canyon and view the pictographs is by participating in the Park's provided tour and at the designated times.
September 2-15, 2022, the park will offer the morning guided walking tours at 10 am Wednesday through Sunday
September 16-30, 2022, the park will offer two guided walking tours, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday
No pets allowed.
Sep
30
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Sep
30
2:00p
End Date
Sep
30
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Sep
30
9:00p
End Date
Recreating in Remote Places - Campfire Chat
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Regina around the campfire to talk about our upcoming events and adventures to be had!
October 2022
Oct
1
9:00a
End Date
Oct
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!
Oct
1
9:00a
End Date
Oct
1
10:00a
End Date
Morning Chat with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Have a burning question or concern? This is the perfect time to find the answers.
Oct
1
10:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a short hike as we learn about the native plants that inhabit the three ecozones present at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Oct
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!
Oct
1
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Bats!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story and make your own bat puppet!
Oct
1
2:00p
End Date
Oct
1
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
1
7:00p
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Oct
1
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Oct
2
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
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!
Oct
2
10:00a
End Date
Why Does Everything Hurt?
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join us for a walk along the Fort Leaton Nature Trail to learn why desert plants are so prickly!
Oct
2
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
7
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
CCC Hike - Guided tour of the Bois d' Arc Trail
Bonham State Park
Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) features hidden around the park and on the Bois d' Arc Trail.
Oct
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!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Campfire Building
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Jae as he teaches the basics of how to make a successful campfire.
Oct
8
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Tarantulas!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about tarantulas and create your own eight-legged friend to take home!
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo at Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us for a Dutch oven cooking demo presented by Uncle Mikes Outdoor Kitchen. Get familiar with basic equipment and techniques. Learn simple recipes. Live Q&A and cooking demonstration. Free Samples! Yum!
Oct
8
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
8
7:00p
End Date
Star Gazing and don't forget the Moon
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired National Park range Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts. Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 7 pm. To ensure the telescopes are not at risk of being toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3793 or send an email with your name, phone number and total adults and children attending to rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.tx.gov
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
9
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
10
8:00a
End Date
Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop - Burnet or Virtual
Burnet, TX - AgriLife Extension
Biologists will provide an overview of the wildlife tax valuation, developing a wildlife management plan, and management practices. Attendees have the option of attending in-person or online.
Oct
14
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Oct
14
2:00p
End Date
Oct
15
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 10/15/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Limited to 15 participants and online registration required.
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Please click on blue title for more details.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Basic Fishing Clinic - Sea Center Texas
Sea Center Texas
Come out and bring the whole family for a day of fishing fun!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Introduction to Dutch Oven
Bonham State Park
Learn how to use a Dutch oven to make your favorite camping recipes!
Oct
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!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Life in the Desert Nature Walk
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join us for a walk as we explore how plants, animals, and even people have adapted to the desert for thousands of years!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Mighty Monarch
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Tara to learn about our monarch butterflies that migrate through the area.
Oct
15
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Oct
15
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
15
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Oct
15
9:00p
End Date
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Why Does Everything Hurt?
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for a walk along the Sauceda Nature Trail to learn why desert plants are so prickly!
Oct
16
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Oct
22
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 10/22/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required and limit of 15 participants.
This guided hike takes participants into remote areas of the Seminole and Presa Canyons.
Please click on blue title for full tour description.
Oct
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!
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Snake Senses
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Mindy to learn all about Snakes!
Oct
22
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Bats!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story and make your own bat puppet!
Oct
22
11:00a
End Date
Backpacking 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a park ranger to learn about backpacking tips, tricks, and routes for all experience levels.
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Oct
22
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
22
8:00p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Oct
23
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
23
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
28
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training - Sea Center Texas
Sea Center Texas
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Oct
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!
Oct
29
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Owls!
Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the story and make your own owl puppet.
Oct
29
1:00p
End Date
The Misunderstood Bat Ranger Talk
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
When it comes to bats, truth is stranger than fiction!
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
29
5:00p
End Date
Trunk or Treat
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for an evening of family-friendly trick-or-treating and fun!
Oct
29
6:00p
End Date
Oct
29
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
DATE CHANGE: Due to the extreme heat the July 2nd program has been changed to October 8th!
We hope to see you at an upcoming event.
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
30
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
November 2022
Nov
2
11:00a
End Date
Aging Deer on the Hoof
Webinar
This webinar provides tips to help determine the age of bucks on the hoof.
Nov
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
4
2:00p
End Date
Nov
5
9:00a
End Date
Nov
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!
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Morning Chat with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Have a burning question or concern? This is the perfect time to find the answers.
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a short hike as we learn about the native plants that inhabit the three ecozones present at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
5
2:00p
End Date
Nov
5
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
5
7:00p
End Date
Star Gazing and don't forget the Moon
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired National Park range Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts. Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 7 pm. To ensure the telescopes are not at risk of being toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3793 or send an email with your name, phone number and total adults and children attending to rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.tx.gov
Nov
5
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Nov
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
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!
Nov
6
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
11
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Nov
11
2:00p
End Date
Nov
12
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 11/12/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required.
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Please click on blue title for more details.
Nov
12
9:00a
End Date
Basic Fishing Clinic - Sea Center Texas
Sea Center Texas
Come out and bring the whole family for a day of fishing fun!
Nov
12
10:00a
End Date
CCC Hike - Guided tour of the Bois d' Arc Trail
Bonham State Park
Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) features hidden around the park and on the Bois d' Arc Trail.
Nov
12
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
12
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Armadillos!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about armadillos and make a macaroni armadillo to take home!
Nov
12
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Nov
12
2:00p
End Date
Nov
12
2:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo at Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us for a Dutch oven cooking demo presented by Uncle Mikes Outdoor Kitchen. Get familiar with basic equipment and techniques. Learn simple recipes. Live Q&A and cooking demonstration. Free Samples! Yum!
Nov
12
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
12
5:30p
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Nov
13
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
13
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
18
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Nov
18
2:00p
End Date
Nov
19
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 11/19/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required and limit of 15 participants. This guided only hike takes participants into remote areas of the Park. Click blue title for more details.
Nov
19
10:00a
End Date
Introduction to Dutch Oven
Bonham State Park
Learn how to use a Dutch oven to make your favorite camping recipes!
Nov
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!
Nov
19
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Turkeys!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us outside the Nature Center for a story and coloring craft about turkeys!
Nov
19
2:00p
End Date
Nov
19
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
19
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Nov
19
7:00p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Nov
19
8:00p
End Date
Nov
20
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
20
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
24
10:30a
End Date
5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/1mile fun run
South Llano River State Park
Come earn those Thanksgiving calories !
Nov
25
10:00a
End Date
Opt Outside: Cinco Tinajas Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Walk off your Thanksgiving meal by joining a park ranger for a moderate hike along one of Big Bend Ranch State Park's hidden-treasure trails!
Nov
25
2:00p
End Date
Nov
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!
Nov
26
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Turkeys!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us outside the Nature Center for a story and coloring craft about turkeys!
Nov
26
2:00p
End Date
Nov
26
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
26
6:30p
End Date
Starrytelling
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Enjoy a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky park during the holidays!
Nov
27
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
27
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
December 2022
Dec
2
2:00p
End Date
Dec
3
9:00a
End Date
Dec
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!
Dec
3
10:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a short hike as we learn about the native plants that inhabit the three ecozones present at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Dec
3
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
3
2:00p
End Date
Dec
3
2:00p
End Date
Dec
3
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Dec
4
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
4
10:00a
End Date
Why Does Everything Hurt?
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join us for a walk along the Fort Leaton Nature Trail to learn why desert plants are so prickly!
Dec
4
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
5
End Date
NO TOURS OFFERED During Hunts December 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
No guided tours offered on the following dates during Park hunt dates of November 17th, 18th and morning of the 19th.
Tours resume on afternoon of December 9 at 3pm.
Dec
6
End Date
NO TOURS OFFERED During Hunts December 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
No guided tours offered on the following dates during Park hunt dates of November 17th, 18th and morning of the 19th.
Tours resume on afternoon of December 9 at 3pm.
Dec
7
End Date
NO TOURS OFFERED During Hunts December 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
No guided tours offered on the following dates during Park hunt dates of November 17th, 18th and morning of the 19th.
Tours resume on afternoon of December 9 at 3pm.
Dec
8
End Date
NO TOURS OFFERED During Hunts December 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
No guided tours offered on the following dates during Park hunt dates of November 17th, 18th and morning of the 19th.
Tours resume on afternoon of December 9 at 3pm.
Dec
9
End Date
NO TOURS OFFERED During Hunts December 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
No guided tours offered on the following dates during Park hunt dates of November 17th, 18th and morning of the 19th.
Tours resume on afternoon of December 9 at 3pm.
Dec
9
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Dec
9
2:00p
End Date
Dec
10
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 12/10/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where you will see several remnant sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and the Seminole Watering Hole, a historic stopover/campsite for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis. Please click blue title for more details.
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
10
2:00p
End Date
Dec
10
2:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo at Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us for a Dutch oven cooking demo presented by Uncle Mikes Outdoor Kitchen. Get familiar with basic equipment and techniques. Learn simple recipes. Live Q&A and cooking demonstration. Free Samples! Yum!
Dec
10
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
11
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
16
2:00p
End Date
Dec
17
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 12/17/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required. Please click blue title for more details.
Dec
17
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
17
2:00p
End Date
Dec
17
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
17
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Dec
17
8:00p
End Date
Dec
18
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
18
10:00a
End Date
Why Does Everything Hurt?
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for a walk along the Sauceda Nature Trail to learn why desert plants are so prickly!
Dec
18
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
23
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Dec
23
2:00p
End Date
Dec
24
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
24
2:00p
End Date
Dec
24
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
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!
Dec
25
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
30
End Date
Christmas Bird Count - Bentsen/Anzalduas
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Birders of all skill levels are invited to help survey birds in our count circle. Participation is free.
Dec
30
2:00p
End Date
Dec
30
6:30p
End Date
Starrytelling
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Enjoy a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky park during the holidays!
Dec
31
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
31
2:00p
End Date
Dec
31
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
January 2023
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Fresno West Rim
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Start the new year off right with a hike to the iconic West Rim overlook in the park's interior.
Jan
6
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Jan
6
2:00p
End Date
Jan
7
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 01/07/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required.
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis. Please click on above blue title for more information.
Jan
7
9:00a
End Date
Jan
7
2:00p
End Date
Jan
9
End Date
NO GUIDED TOURS OFFERED During Park Hunts in January 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
No guided tours offered on the following dates of December 8th, 9th and morning of 10th
Tours resume on afternoon of January 13 at 3pm.
Jan
10
End Date
NO GUIDED TOURS OFFERED During Park Hunts in January 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
No guided tours offered on the following dates of December 8th, 9th and morning of 10th
Tours resume on afternoon of January 13 at 3pm.
Jan
11
End Date
NO GUIDED TOURS OFFERED During Park Hunts in January 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
No guided tours offered on the following dates of December 8th, 9th and morning of 10th
Tours resume on afternoon of January 13 at 3pm.
Jan
12
End Date
NO GUIDED TOURS OFFERED During Park Hunts in January 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
No guided tours offered on the following dates of December 8th, 9th and morning of 10th
Tours resume on afternoon of January 13 at 3pm.
Jan
13
End Date
NO GUIDED TOURS OFFERED During Park Hunts in January 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
No guided tours offered on the following dates of December 8th, 9th and morning of 10th
Tours resume on afternoon of January 13 at 3pm.
Jan
13
2:00p
End Date
Jan
14
2:00p
End Date
Jan
20
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Jan
20
2:00p
End Date
Jan
21
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 01/21/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required. Click above blue title for more information.
Jan
21
2:00p
End Date
Jan
27
2:00p
End Date
Jan
28
2:00p
End Date
February 2023
Feb
3
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Feb
3
2:00p
End Date
Feb
4
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Guided Hike 02/04/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required.
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Feb
4
2:00p
End Date
Feb
10
2:00p
End Date
Feb
11
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 02/11/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required. Click above blue title for more details.
Feb
11
2:00p
End Date
Feb
17
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Feb
17
2:00p
End Date
Feb
18
2:00p
End Date
Feb
24
2:00p
End Date
Feb
25
2:00p
End Date
March 2023
Mar
3
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Mar
11
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 03/11/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.
Mar
12
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 03/12/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis. Click blue title above for more details.
Mar
17
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Mar
18
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 03/18/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.
Mar
19
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 03/19/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis. Click blue title above for more details.
Mar
31
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Mar
31
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
April 2023
Apr
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Apr
14
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Apr
28
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
May 2023
May
12
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
May
26
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
September 2023
Sep
30
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
October 2023
Oct
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!