All Events
August 2022
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
18
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Indian Lodge
Come hear stories of how the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat) came to be.
Aug
18
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.
Aug
18
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Aug
19
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Aug
19
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.
Aug
19
9:00a
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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
9:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger: Bat Story & Craft
Hill Country State Natural Area
Learn more about these unique nocturnal animals while enjoying a story read by a ranger. Then, make a paper craft to take home.
Aug
19
10:00a
End Date
Shipwrecked!
Mustang Island State Park
Can you survive on a deserted island? Come test your survival skills in an interactive game.
The beach is a beautiful place to visit but could you survive being stranded? Meet us on the day use beach at 3pm to play the survival game.
Aug
19
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?
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
2:00p
End Date
Roving Ranger
Village Creek State Park
Ranger Kathy will be hanging out at the canoe launch/picnic area every Friday in August from 2:00 - 3:00 pm to answer your questions about plants, animals, park history, and goings on in the park. To get the conversation going, each week will highlight an interesting fact, tip, or feature of interest. Come by for a visit and bring your most pressing questions.
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
19
5:30p
End Date
Canceled: Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn basic kayaking skills. Kayaks are provided. Reservations are required.
Aug
19
7:00p
End Date
Nature Center for the Night
Blanco State Park
Join us at the nature center: The CCC Pavilion will turn into a nature center, just for the night. Items were carefully chosen to pique your interest--skins, sculls, scat, bat facts, and more!
Aug
19
7:30p
End Date
Aug
19
8:00p
End Date
Nature's Night Shift **Canceled 8.19**
Palmetto State Park
Join Ranger Samantha for a night hike full of adventures. Registration is required.
Aug
19
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!
Aug
19
8:30p
End Date
Ranger Talk: Fascinatingly Florescent Scorpion Search
Cedar Hill State Park
Come out to search for our florescent friend, the scorpion!
Aug
19
8:45p
End Date
Ranger Station: Night Sky Observation
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Stop by and take some time to observe the wonders of the night sky.
Aug
19
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!
Aug
19
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.
Aug
19
9:00p
End Date
Star Stories
Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our spring sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Aug
19
9:00p
End Date
CANCELLED for August 19 - Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Due to the weather forecast, this event has been cancelled.
Aug
20
7:00a
End Date
Peak Challenge Hike - North Franklin
Franklin Mountains State Park
Test yourself against some of the most difficult hikes in the Franklin Mountains State Park.
Aug
20
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?
Aug
20
8:00a
End Date
Horned Lizard Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Texas Master Naturalist and a park ranger on a Texas Horned Lizard survey!
Aug
20
8:00a
End Date
Home on the Plains: Penn Farm Tour
Cedar Hill State Park
Come out to Penn Farm to explore the lives of the farmers who made North Texas their home!
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
8:30a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
Aug
20
8:30a
End Date
Paddle with a Park Ranger
Goose Island State Park
*Reservations Required* The bay is calling, and I must go...
Aug
20
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!
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
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.
Aug
20
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.
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Want to learn how to shoot? Ages 10+ welcome! (Adults, that included you too!)
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Aug
20
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.
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Wonderful Watercolors
Palmetto State Park
Come and paint the wonderful scenery found here at Palmetto State Park
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
The Sun Above
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
You shouldn't look at the sun.... but we can make that happen safely!
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Kid's Fish
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Need some new fishing stories? Join Ranger Alicia as she teaches you the basics of fishing.
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
Wildlife Walk
Brazos Bend State Park
Explore the different wildlife along 40 Acre Lake with a guided tour of our most popular trail.
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike - Pollinators!
Village Creek State Park
August 20 is World Honeybee Awareness Day and World Mosquito Day. Did you know that both are pollinators? There are many, many pollinators, including beetles, flies, bats, birds, and more! Take a walk with a ranger on the new 1-mile long Longleaf Loop Trail to see how many pollinators and pollinator host plants that we can find.
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Create a Constellation
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Constellations help us make sense of the night sky, but there are plenty of stars left to create new constellations! Find your own pattern in the night sky.
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
Arts in the Park
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Fall in love with the outdoors through your artistic side!
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Medicinal and Edible Plants Hike
Lake Livingston State Park
Join rangers for a one mile, one and a half hour guided hike featuring edible and medicinal plants on the Pineywoods Nature Trail Boardwalk.
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
9:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Aug
20
9:30a
End Date
Wildlife Through a Scope
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about viewing wildlife from a safe distance.
Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Mustang Island State Park
Learn the kayaking essentials in the calm waters of Fish Pass
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
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.
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
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Useful and Edible Plants
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the plants of deep south Texas and their importance to people & wildlife.
Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Aug
20
10:00a
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Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Create a Star Wheel
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make and decorate your very own map of the night sky!
Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk
Mission Tejas State Park
Nature can provide, if you know what to look for!
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
10:00a
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Aug
20
10:00a
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Aug
20
10:30a
End Date
Underwater Discovery
Inks Lake State Park
Come join our volunteers or park rangers for some seining to see what they can collect from the lake!
Aug
20
10:30a
End Date
What is the CCC?
Palmetto State Park
Enjoy this blast from the past event to learn about how Palmetto State Park came to be.
Aug
20
11:00a
End Date
Backyard Bass - Learn to Cast
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn to cast for plastic perch with a Ranger!
Aug
20
11:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Aug
20
11:00a
End Date
BioBlitz Beginners
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Want to learn how to use iNaturalist? Join us to learn and participate in a BioBlitz!
Aug
20
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.
Aug
20
1:00p
End Date
Wrack Line Treasure Hunt
Galveston Island State Park
Treasures are hidden in the tide line, if you look closely.
Aug
20
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
Aug
20
1:00p
End Date
****TIME UPDATE**** Kid's Fish with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Fish tales made here.
Aug
20
1:00p
End Date
All About Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our famous residents, the alligators!
Aug
20
1:00p
End Date
Aug
20
2:00p
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Aug
20
2:00p
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Aug
20
2:00p
End Date
Reading Ranger & Craft
Village Creek State Park
Beat the Texas heat! Pull up a chair and listen to a nature related story in the cool Nature Center. Then, let your creativity flow while you make a related, nature inspired craft to take home.
Aug
20
2:00p
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 methods.
Aug
20
2:00p
End Date
Civilian Conservation Corps: The Boys in Green
Tyler State Park
Who were the Civilian Conservation Corps?
Aug
20
3:00p
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
4:00p
End Date
Aug
20
5:00p
End Date
Bird Explorers: Birds of North Texas
Cedar Hill State Park
Come out to discover the local birds of North Texas in our second bird explorers talk!
Aug
20
5:00p
End Date
🦕 24-Hr Dinosaur Valley iNaturalist BioBlitz 🦖
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Become a citizen scientist and help document nature around the park!
Aug
20
5:00p
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!
Aug
20
6:00p
End Date
Ramble with a Ranger
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a park ranger for an evening ramble along the Caddo Forest Trail. During this relaxed hike we will enjoy nature's beauty and explore our surroundings.
Aug
20
7:00p
End Date
Night Hike Safety Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join our rangers for a quick stroll to discuss hiking at night and being safe while hiking after dark.
Aug
20
7:00p
End Date
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
8:30p
End Date
Frog and Toad Watch
Lockhart State Park
Join a Park Ranger as we search for the amphibians that call Lockhart home!
Aug
20
9:00p
End Date
Aug
20
9:00p
End Date
Walking with Spiders
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Bring a flashlight and join us in searching for Wolf Spiders along the trail in this evening hike!
Aug
20
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Discover fun nighttime activities in the outdoors!
Aug
20
9:00p
End Date
Stories in our Stars
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger for an exploration of the stories in our stars.
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
Prairie Adventure Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Join a ranger for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
River Critters
McKinney Falls State Park
Have you ever wondered what's swimming in the water right next to you? Not all heroes wear capes - meet the teeny tiny river critters we hardly ever notice that play a vital role in river health!
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake.
Equipment provided! Ages 7+
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake. Equipment provided! Ages 7+
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
Critter Mystery
Village Creek State Park
Put on your thinking cap and let your inner detective shine. Use the clues provided and mug shots of likely culprits to solve the park who-done-it mystery.
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
Aug
21
9:00a
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.
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
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.
Aug
21
10:00a
End Date
Reptile Talk
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn about the different types of reptiles you can find at the park and what makes them so great!
Aug
21
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Every artist was first an amateur - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Aug
21
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Aug
21
11:00a
End Date
BioBlitz Beginners
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Want to learn how to use iNaturalist? Join us to learn and participate in a BioBlitz!
Aug
21
11:00a
End Date
Alligators on the Trail!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to view alligators in the wild at one of their favorite hangouts.
Aug
21
12:00p
End Date
Flint, Floods, and Fossils
Pedernales Falls State Park
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special!
Aug
21
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.
Aug
21
1:00p
End Date
Sargassum Search
Galveston Island State Park
Search through these tiny floating islands for the organisms that call the sargassum home.
Aug
21
1:00p
End Date
Aug
21
1:00p
End Date
All About Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our famous residents, the alligators!
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
2:00p
End Date
Aug
21
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
Aug
21
3:00p
End Date
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
21
8:00p
End Date
Deep in the Heart - Texas Wildlife Documentary
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Come see a screening of Deep in the Heart in the great outdoors at Lake Mineral Wells State Park's Lone Star Amphitheater.
Aug
23
6:15a
End Date
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
Aug
24
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Aug
24
3:00p
End Date
Aug
24
7:00p
End Date
Summer Night Bouldering
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join bouldering guides for this rock climbing tour as the sun goes down and the stars come up!
Aug
25
8:30a
End Date
Wild Wellness
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Connect with nature through exercise and meditation.
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
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
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
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Indian Lodge
Come hear stories of how the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat) came to be.
Aug
25
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.
Aug
25
8:00p
End Date
Creatures of the Night
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Take a little stroll and explore the wildlife in the park after dark. Space is limited!
Aug
25
9:00p
End Date
Aug
26
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Aug
26
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.
Aug
26
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?
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
2:00p
End Date
Roving Ranger
Village Creek State Park
Ranger Kathy will be hanging out at the canoe launch/picnic area every Friday in August from 2:00 - 3:00 pm to answer your questions about plants, animals, park history, and goings on in the park. To get the conversation going, each week will highlight an interesting fact, tip, or feature of interest. Come by for a visit and bring your most pressing questions.
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
7:00p
End Date
Aug
26
7:00p
End Date
Nature Center for the Night
Blanco State Park
Join us at the nature center: The CCC Pavilion will turn into a nature center, just for the night. Items were carefully chosen to pique your interest--skins, sculls, scat, bat facts, and more!
Aug
26
7:30p
End Date
Aug
26
8:15p
End Date
Wonders of the Night
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Ever wonder what critters explore the park after dark?
Aug
26
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!
Aug
26
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
I wish I may, I wish I might, wish upon a star tonight!
Aug
26
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing with a Ranger
Hill Country State Natural Area
Stop by to explore the night sky & search for constellations.
Aug
26
8:30p
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?
Aug
26
9:00p
End Date
CANCELLED for August 19 - Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Due to the weather forecast, this event has been cancelled.
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
8:00a
End Date
Women's Hike - Aztec Caves
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.
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
8:00a
End Date
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
8:30a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
Aug
27
8:30a
End Date
Prehistoric Projectile Technology: The Atlatl and Dart
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
What came before the bow and arrow?
Aug
27
8:30a
End Date
Paddle with a Park Ranger
Goose Island State Park
*Reservations Required* The bay is calling, and I must go...
Aug
27
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!
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
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.
Aug
27
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.
Aug
27
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.
Aug
27
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!
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Come join a ranger for Birding 101!
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Village Creek State Park
Take your outdoor adventures to the next level - start a nature journal! Besides simply recording your nature discoveries, journaling helps you to become a better observer, engages your creative brain, develops an appreciation of nature, can be done anytime, anywhere, and is very relaxing.
All ages are welcome.
Aug
27
9:00a
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.
Aug
27
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.
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
LBJ's 114th Birthday
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate President Johnson's birthday at LBJ National Park and LBJ State Park
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Wind and Water Works
Learn about windmills and water supply at the farm
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Forest Bathing
Lockhart State Park
Immerse yourself in nature to de-stress and improve your well-being.
Aug
27
9:00a
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.
Aug
27
9:30a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get a taste of tradition! Learn some camp cooking the old fashioned way.
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
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.
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
Leave No Trace
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Come and learn what Leave No Trace principles are all about and how you can apply them to your daily life!
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
10:00a
End Date
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
Wildlife Detectives
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Follow the clues and discover what ate that leaf.
Aug
27
10:30a
End Date
Aug
27
10:30a
End Date
Dog Days of Summer Guided Hike
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring Fido for a fun, ranger-led hike on Sheldon Lake's trails.
Aug
27
10:30a
End Date
Outgoing Outdoors
Palmetto State Park
Join us to learn something useful, new, or old about the great outdoors in order to become a better steward.
Aug
27
10:30a
End Date
Archery 101 (Reservation Required)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn the skill of archery at Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Aug
27
11:00a
End Date
Backyard Bass - Learn to Cast
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn to cast for plastic perch with a Ranger!
Aug
27
11:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come work with an actual Park Ranger to earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Aug
27
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.
Aug
27
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
Aug
27
1:00p
End Date
Skins N' Skulls
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Have you ever pet a skunk? Well now is the time to do so!
Aug
27
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to navigate like a pirate and hunt for hidden booty! ARRR!
Aug
27
2:00p
End Date
Aug
27
2:00p
End Date
What Knot?
Village Creek State Park
Cool off in the Nature Center and learn some basic knots that every camper should know. Need to secure your gear? There's a knot for that. Need to shorten your tent guy lines? There's a knot for that. Need to tie up your trusty steed? There is a knot for that too!
Aug
27
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!
Aug
27
2:00p
End Date
Aug
27
2:00p
End Date
Moonlight Madness
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn the phases on the moon and why it looks like it does!
Aug
27
3:00p
End Date
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
3:30p
End Date
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
Painting in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Relax and hone your observation skills as you paint in nature. We will provide the painting supplies… you provide the creativity!
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
5:00p
End Date
Bird Explorers: Fall Migration
Cedar Hill State Park
Come out to learn all about what birds are traveling through North Texas during the fall migration!
Aug
27
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Aug
27
7:00p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn the basics of Stargazing with various types of equipment!
Aug
27
8:30p
End Date
Aug
27
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!
Aug
27
9:00p
End Date
Stories in our Stars
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger for an exploration of the stories in our stars.
Aug
27
9:00p
End Date
Moonless Myths, Stargazing at MTSP
Mission Tejas State Park
Admire the stars in your park’s dark sky and hear the stories they share!
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
The Stars at Night
Caddo Lake State Park
The stars at night, are big and bright, (clap, clap, clap, clap) deep in the heart of Texas! This is a night sky viewing with a park ranger and a telescope!
Aug
27
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.
Aug
27
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.
Aug
28
7:00a
End Date
Old Tin Mine Hike
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a Park Ranger or volunteer guides for a hike out to the El Paso Tin Mines, the remains of a mining operation from the early 1900s.
Aug
28
7:30a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - West Cottonwood Springs
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
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
8:30a
End Date
Catfish Cove Kayak Cruise (Reservation Required)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Explore the park from the water's edge!
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
9:00a
End Date
River Critters
McKinney Falls State Park
Have you ever wondered what's swimming in the water right next to you? Not all heroes wear capes - meet the teeny tiny river critters we hardly ever notice that play a vital role in river health!
Aug
28
9:00a
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake.
Equipment provided! Ages 7+
Aug
28
9:00a
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake. Equipment provided! Ages 7+
Aug
28
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a park ranger for an introduction to birdwatching!
Aug
28
9:00a
End Date
Backyard Bass
Village Creek State Park
Learn how to cast for fish with a real rod & reel. Practice your casting skills by catching toy "fish". Learn about fishing rules & ethics, and fish identification all on dry land, and without hooks.
Then, check out a rod and reel and put your new skills to use!
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
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.
Aug
28
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Creativity takes courage. - Henri Matisse
Aug
28
10:30a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Aug
28
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!
Aug
28
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.
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
2:00p
End Date
Aug
28
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
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
29
1:00p
End Date
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
A Slice of Palo Duro Pie
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn about the geology that makes up each slice of Palo Duro Canyon in this short hike.
Aug
30
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.
Aug
31
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Aug
31
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.
September 2022
Sep
1
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Sep
1
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
Sep
1
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Indian Lodge
Come hear stories of how the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat) came to be.
Sep
1
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.
Sep
2
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
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
2
8:00p
End Date
Creatures of the Night - Evening Walk
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Nocturnal wanderings amoung the nocturnal.
Sep
2
8:45p
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.
Sep
3
8:30a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
Sep
3
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding Demonstration
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for banding of one of our smallest species of birds.
Sep
3
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!
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
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Want to learn how to shoot? Ages 10+ welcome! (Adults, that included you too!)
Sep
3
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.
Sep
3
9:00a
End Date
Sep
3
9:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
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
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us during a come-and-go program that allows a great way to see and learn about park wildlife close up!
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
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Sep
3
11:00a
End Date
Bag a Bug ― Critter Catch & Release
Mission Tejas State Park
Bug out with a Ranger, help catch and ID some insects!
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
11:00a
End Date
River Critters
McKinney Falls State Park
Have you ever wondered what's swimming in the water right next to you? Not all heroes wear capes - meet the teeny tiny river critters we hardly ever notice that play a vital role in river health!
Sep
3
11:30a
End Date
Wildlife Detective's
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Follow the clues and discover what ate that leaf.
Sep
3
1:00p
End Date
Sep
3
1:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us during a come-and-go program that allows a great way to see and learn about park wildlife close up!
Sep
3
2:00p
End Date
Sep
3
2:00p
End Date
Sep
3
3:00p
End Date
Wildlife Detective's
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Follow the clues and discover what ate that leaf.
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
4:00p
End Date
Sep
3
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Sep
3
8:00p
End Date
Sep
3
8:00p
End Date
Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry and Stories
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
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
3
8:45p
End Date
Sep
4
7:30a
End Date
Peak Challenge - Thousand Steps
Franklin Mountains State Park
Challenge yourself against some of the most difficult hikes in the Franklin Mountains.
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
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding Demonstration
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for banding of one of our smallest species of birds.
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
9:00a
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake.
Equipment provided! Ages 7+
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
Outdoor Photography 101
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Ever wondered how to capture that amazing image? Find out a few tips and tricks for your next photography outing.
Sep
4
10:00a
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
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
11:00a
End Date
Welcome to Cretaceous Park - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Did you know that there is an extinct volcano near McKinney Falls State Park? Did you know that all of central Texas was at one point under a shallow sea? Discover the creatures that lived in the deep at this Cretaceous Park Exploration Station!
Sep
4
1:00p
End Date
Sep
4
1:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
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
4
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.
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
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Trees
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
7
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Sep
7
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Trees
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
8
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Sep
8
10:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn how to identify birds in this beginners birding class!
Sep
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Trees
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
8
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Indian Lodge
Come hear stories of how the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat) came to be.
Sep
8
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.
Sep
9
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Sep
9
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop
Granbury, TX - Camp El Tesoro - Main Lodge
Professional development for anyone who works with children
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
9
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Inks Lake State Park (Application Open Until August 15th)
Inks Lake State Park
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Sep
9
6:30p
End Date
Cedar Hill State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
9
6:30p
End Date
Outdoor Leadership Training | Huntsville State Park (Application Open Until August 29th))
Huntsville State Park
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Sep
9
8:00p
End Date
Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry and Stories
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
Sep
9
8:00p
End Date
Stargazing
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
I wish I may, I wish I might, wish upon a star tonight!
Sep
10
8:00a
End Date
Sep
10
8:00a
End Date
Big Thicket Association's 10th Annual Neches River Rally
Beaumont, TX - Saltwater Barrier Boat Ramp
Registration is currently open for the 10th Annual Neches River Rally! Experience the wonderful wildlife and atmosphere of the Big Thicket National Preserve.
Sep
10
8:30a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
Sep
10
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!
Sep
10
9:00a
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Sep
10
9:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
"Nature has the power to renew and refresh.." Helen Keller
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
9:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Abilene State Park
Sep
10
9:30a
End Date
Beginning Bird Watching
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn the basics of bird watching.
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
10:00a
End Date
Sep
10
10:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Butterfly Hike
Lockhart State Park
Join Ranger Lauren and your local girl scouts on a hunt for beautiful butterflies!
Sep
10
10:30a
End Date
Sep
10
11:00a
End Date
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
11:30a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Sep
10
2:00p
End Date
Sep
10
2:00p
End Date
Sep
10
2:00p
End Date
Kid's Fishing 101
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Need some new fishing stories? Join a ranger learning the basics of fishing.
Sep
10
3:00p
End Date
Sep
10
3:00p
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
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Sep
10
8:00p
End Date
Star Party 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.
Sep
10
8:30p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Grab your flashlight and join a ranger for a guided night hike.
Sep
10
8:30p
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.
Sep
11
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding Demonstration
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for banding of one of our smallest species of birds.
Sep
11
8:30a
End Date
Women's Hike - Schaeffer Shuffle
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.
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
9:00a
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake.
Equipment provided! Ages 7+
Sep
11
9:00a
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake. Equipment provided! Ages 7+
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
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Creativity takes courage. - Henri Matisse
Sep
11
11:00a
End Date
Welcome to Cretaceous Park - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Did you know that there is an extinct volcano near McKinney Falls State Park? Did you know that all of central Texas was at one point under a shallow sea? Discover the creatures that lived in the deep at this Cretaceous Park Exploration Station!
Sep
11
1:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
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
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Sep
15
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Sep
15
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
Sep
15
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Indian Lodge
Come hear stories of how the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat) came to be.
Sep
15
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.
Sep
16
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
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
16
6:00p
End Date
Vaqueros & Pan De Campo
Hill Country State Natural Area
Make your own "camp bread" while learning more about the original cowboys of Texas.
Sep
16
6:30p
End Date
Inks Lake State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
17
8:30a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
Sep
17
8:30a
End Date
Lantern-lit Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light.
Sep
17
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!
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
10:00a
End Date
Families in Nature Bug Safari
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a talk on how to identify arthropods and become a citizen scientist!
Sep
17
10:00a
End Date
Poisonous Plants Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the fierce plants of the forest in this fun hike!
Sep
17
10:00a
End Date
Prospect Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
Sep
17
10:45a
End Date
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
1:00p
End Date
Sep
17
1:00p
End Date
Prospect Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
Sep
17
2:00p
End Date
Sep
17
2:00p
End Date
Sep
17
3:00p
End Date
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Lockhart State Park
It's time for a selfie! Bring your friends, family, and favorite camera to our park scavenger hunt!
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
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Sep
17
7:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Hill Country State Natural Area
Join the knowledgeable San Antonio Astronomical Association to learn about the night sky and to take a closer look through their telescopes.
Sep
17
7:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society in stargazing and astronomy!
Sep
17
7:45p
End Date
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
8:00p
End Date
Night Sounds
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor
Sep
17
8:30p
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.
Sep
17
9:00p
End Date
Sep
18
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding Demonstration
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for banding of one of our smallest species of birds.
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
9:00a
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake. Equipment provided! Ages 7+
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
10:00a
End Date
Seed Stomp
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
Sep
18
11:00a
End Date
Welcome to Cretaceous Park - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Did you know that there is an extinct volcano near McKinney Falls State Park? Did you know that all of central Texas was at one point under a shallow sea? Discover the creatures that lived in the deep at this Cretaceous Park Exploration Station!
Sep
18
1:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
Sep
18
1:00p
End Date
Native Bread Basket
Franklin Mountains State Park
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, take a step back in time and explore the different native plants that would have been used to make dietary staples before European wheat was introduced.
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
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Sep
22
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Sep
22
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Indian Lodge
Come hear stories of how the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat) came to be.
Sep
22
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.
Sep
22
9:00p
End Date
Sep
23
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Sep
23
2:00p
End Date
Sep
23
2:00p
End Date
Volunteer Trail Work Day - Friday
Hill Country State Natural Area
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering with us to improve our trails.
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
23
6:30p
End Date
Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
23
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Lake Mineral Wells State Park (Application Open Until September 1st)
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Sep
23
8:30p
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.
Sep
24
8:00a
End Date
Sunfish Showdown
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Join us for our Sunfish Tournament in celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day!
Sep
24
8:00a
End Date
Volunteer Trail Work Day - Saturday
Hill Country State Natural Area
Celebrate National Public Lands day by volunteering with us to improve our trails.
Sep
24
8:30a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
Sep
24
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding Demonstration
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for banding of one of our smallest species of birds.
Sep
24
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!
Sep
24
9:00a
End Date
Explore Bowhunting - Conversations, Demonstrations and Activities
Guadalupe River State Park
Are you interested in hunting, or more specifically bowhunting? Let us help inspire your interest!
Sep
24
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lockhart State Park
Come fish with us! All ages and abilities welcome. Drop in any time between 9-11am.
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
The Weary Woods
Inks Lake State Park
Learn about some of the pests and pathogens that can harm our native trees.
Sep
24
10:00a
End Date
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
10:30a
End Date
Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk
Mission Tejas State Park
Nature can provide, if you know what to look for!
Sep
24
11:00a
End Date
River Critters
McKinney Falls State Park
Have you ever wondered what's swimming in the water right next to you? Not all heroes wear capes - meet the teeny tiny river critters we hardly ever notice that play a vital role in river health!
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
1:00p
End Date
Legacy in Lockhart: Guided CCC Walk
Lockhart State Park
Hike with a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps and their enduring legacy at Lockhart State Park!
Sep
24
2:00p
End Date
Sep
24
3:00p
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
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
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
24
8:00p
End Date
Sep
24
8:30p
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.
Sep
25
8:00a
End Date
Volunteer Trail Work Day - Sunday
Hill Country State Natural Area
Celebrate National Public Lands day by volunteering with us to improve our trails.
Sep
25
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding Demonstration
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for banding of one of our smallest species of birds.
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
11:00a
End Date
Welcome to Cretaceous Park - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Did you know that there is an extinct volcano near McKinney Falls State Park? Did you know that all of central Texas was at one point under a shallow sea? Discover the creatures that lived in the deep at this Cretaceous Park Exploration Station!
Sep
25
1:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
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
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Sep
29
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Sep
29
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
Sep
29
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Indian Lodge
Come hear stories of how the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat) came to be.
Sep
29
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.
Sep
30
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
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
6:30p
End Date
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
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
8:00a
End Date
Limestone Bluffs Paddling Trail Cleanup
Fort Parker State Park
Work with staff from Fort Parker State Park to clean up the 5 miles of Navasota River that make up the Limestone Bluffs Paddling Trail, and also the shoreline of Fort Parker Lake. We will be removing litter and other debris that has washed into the river or lake.
Oct
1
8:30a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
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
9:30a
End Date
Lockhart State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
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
10:00a
End Date
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
2:00p
End Date
Oct
1
2:30p
End Date
Plant Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find native plants in the park on a stroll through the garden.
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
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
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
2:30p
End Date
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
4
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ecosystems
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
5
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Oct
5
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ecosystems
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
6
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Oct
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ecosystems
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
6
10:00a
End Date
Oct
6
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Indian Lodge
Come hear stories of how the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat) came to be.
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
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Oct
8
8:30a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop
Del Rio, TX - Whitehead Museum
Professional development for anyone who works with children
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
2:00p
End Date
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
8
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
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
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
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
9
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed Oct. 9-14
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed Oct. 9-14 for a public hunt.
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
12
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Oct
13
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Oct
13
10:00a
End Date
Oct
13
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Indian Lodge
Come hear stories of how the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat) came to be.
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
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
14
6:30p
End Date
Stephen F. Austin State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
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
8:30a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
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
9:30a
End Date
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
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
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
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
2:30p
End Date
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
19
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Oct
20
10:00a
End Date
Oct
20
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Indian Lodge
Come hear stories of how the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat) came to be.
Oct
21
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
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
8:30a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
Oct
22
9:30a
End Date
Palmetto State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
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
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
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2022
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration. Bring the family out for a campsite decorating contest, pumpkin carving contest, trick or treating, and spooky storytelling.
Oct
22
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Oct
22
7:30p
End Date
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
1:00p
End Date
Sea Center Spooktacular
Sea Center Texas
Creep, crawl, and slither along Sea Center Texas' Wetland Boardwalk and experience a wild and educational Halloween. Live Animals, Trick-or-Treating, Games, and more!
Oct
23
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
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
26
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Oct
27
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Oct
27
10:00a
End Date
Oct
27
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Indian Lodge
Come hear stories of how the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat) came to be.
Oct
27
6:00p
End Date
Halloween at the Hatchery
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Grab your costumes and trick-or-treating bags! Our annual Halloween at the Hatchery event returns for an evening of family-friendly fun.
Oct
28
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
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
28
6:15p
End Date
Bat Walk
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Walk with a ranger around Fort Leaton on the lookout for the bats who live there!
Oct
29
8:30a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
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
9:30a
End Date
Huntsville State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
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
2:00p
End Date
Huntsville State Park Fish-or-Treat
Huntsville State Park
Come out and have some spooky fishing fun at the Huntsville Halloween Fish-or-Treat!
Oct
29
2:30p
End Date
Plant Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find native plants in the park on a stroll through the garden.
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
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Oct
29
8:00p
End Date
Star Party 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.
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
2:30p
End Date
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
3
10:00a
End Date
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
9:30a
End Date
Dinosaur Valley State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
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
10:00a
End Date
Bike and Bird
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Ride your bike around the tram loop as we search for birds!
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
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
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
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
9
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
10
10:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn how to identify birds in this beginners birding class!
Nov
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
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
2:30p
End Date
Slimy Snails
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about our friends the snails and create some slime!
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
17
10:00a
End Date
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
9:30a
End Date
Brazos Bend State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
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
10:00a
End Date
Bike and Bird
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Ride your bike around the tram loop as we search for birds!
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
6:00p
End Date
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
19
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars to learn about the night sky!
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
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
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
10:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn how to identify birds in this beginners birding class!
Nov
24
10:30a
End Date
5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/-Mile 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
10:00a
End Date
Deck the Halls
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Learn about making Christmas decorations with natural materials
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
2:30p
End Date
Plant Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find native plants in the park on a stroll through the garden.
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!
Nov
27
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed Nov. 27-Dec. 2 for a public hunt.
December 2022
Dec
2
2:00p
End Date
Dec
3
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join us by decorating your campsite and help spread the Christmas cheer!
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
3
5:00p
End Date
Twinkle Tour 2022
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for our annual Twinkle Tour at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Enjoy all the festive Christmas lights and listen to a reading of The Night Before Christmas at the amphitheater.
Dec
3
7:00p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
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
4
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed Dec. 4-9
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed December 4-9 for a public hunt.
Dec
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Survival Skills
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
7
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Survival Skills
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Survival Skills
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
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
10
6:00p
End Date
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
6:00p
End Date
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
18
5:30p
End Date
53rd Annual Tree Lighting
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy this special tradition started 53 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson
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
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
1
10:30a
End Date
First Day Hike
South Llano River State Park
Start off the new year with a park ranger for a hike through the pecan bottom down to Buck Lake.
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
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
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
Jan
29
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed Jan. 29 - Feb. 3
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed January 29 - February 3 for a public hunt (Quail).
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
13
9:00a
End Date
24th Annual Open House
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for programs and activities to learn about about the resources of our park and Texas!
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!
Oct
14
10:00a
End Date