All Events
August 2019
Aug
22
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month(s) of June, July and August the park will be offering one guided-only hike at 10am to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. No tours are available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Please note: there are designated trails for hiking and biking that park visitors may do on their own, no access into the canyon without guide.
Aug
22
6:00p
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Aug
23
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month(s) of June, July and August the park will be offering one guided-only hike at 10am to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. No tours are available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Please note: there are designated trails for hiking and biking that park visitors may do on their own, no access into the canyon without guide.
Aug
23
7:30a
End Date
Early Bird Birding
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we go in search of the birds that call Enchanted Rock home.
Aug
23
8:00a
End Date
Nature Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we observe observe birds, plants, insects, and other critters.
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we search for the little things that make Enchanted Rock special!
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Texas Veteran Commission Hiring Event
Hurst, TX - Tarrant County College Northeast Campus
Veterans and their Spouses are invited to meet Texas Parks and Wildlife Recruiting at this TVC Career Fair.
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Waterfront Watercolors
Goose Island State Park
Sit back, relax, and let nature inspire you to create your own watercolor masterpiece.
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Ask a Ranger
Mustang Island State Park
Ever wonder what lives in the holes at the beach or why don't we rake the sargassum seaweed? Come to the day-use beach to get some answers!
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Junior Naturalist Program for Kids
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about the park while you have fun and earn a free junior Naturalist Patch.
Aug
23
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led hike through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Aug
23
1:00p
End Date
TPWD Celebration of Women in Conservation
Austin, TX - Main Entrance (CHR Room-HQ)
Join women with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and other agencies as they share their stories.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Learn Owl About It
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Learn about who's hootin' in the night!
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Wildlife Watch Touch Table
Bastrop State Park
Who calls this park home and what might you see while staying here? Come find out!
Aug
23
3:00p
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Aug
23
3:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Aug
23
3:00p
End Date
Alligator Program
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn more then you ever wanted to know about Brazos Bend’s most popular resident.
Aug
23
3:30p
End Date
Aug
23
6:00p
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Aug
23
6:30p
End Date
Bat Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.
Aug
23
7:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Watch Ranger Lindsay cook up something yummy and learn how the Dutch oven came to symbolize the wild west and cowboy life.
Aug
23
7:30p
End Date
Campfire 101 - Making Camping S’more Fun
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a fun evening of campfire instruction and s'mores!
Aug
23
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
It's creepy and crawly, but it's also so much more! Learn to appreciate the true night life on a guided hike.
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Planet Party (Weather Permitting)
McKinney Falls State Park
Weather permitting, join a Ranger to gaze at the stars and get a glimpse of gas giants Saturn and Jupiter through a telescope.
Location change! This location for this event has changed from the Lower Falls area to the Amphitheater!
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Wonders of the Night
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join a ranger for a night hike to find what goes bump in the night!
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Atlanta State Park
Join us to listen to constellation stories and look through a telescope!
Aug
24
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month(s) of June, July and August the park will be offering one guided-only hike at 10am to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. No tours are available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Please note: there are designated trails for hiking and biking that park visitors may do on their own, no access into the canyon without guide.
Aug
24
8:15a
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old, who want to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water for this one-hour, easy trail walk.
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
24
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
Coffee and Conversation with a Ranger
Colorado Bend State Park
This event has been cancelled for 08/24/19 - We are under a burn ban.
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Estero Llano Grande State Park
We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling 956-565-3919.
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Junior Rangers
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A free Activity Journal is included in this ranger-led exploration of the park culminating in a Junior Ranger Badge.
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Hikes with a Park Host
Huntsville State Park
Join Park Host Bruce Bennet for a hike every Saturday morning at 9 am!
Aug
24
9:00a
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
24
9:00a
End Date
Invasive Control Patrol
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come help us keep our prairie pristine!
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Archery
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Want to be the next Katniss? Legolas? Robin Hood? Start off right in your park with a ranger!
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Mindfulness Walk (Forest Bathing)
McKinney Falls State Park
Disconnect, unwind, and join a Ranger for a peaceful walk along the trail.
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Rambling with a Ranger
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a park ranger to hike along the Caddo Forest Trail. During this relaxed hike we will enjoy nature's beauty and discuss various topics of interest.
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Shoreline Kayaking (Program Full)
Eisenhower State Park
See your favorite state park from the water on a guided kayaking tour!
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
What are the CCC Baths...
Mission Tejas State Park
Wait, did they really hike all the way up here to scrub up?
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Coffee and Conversation
Atlanta State Park
Join a Master Naturalist to start your day with coffee and conversation. Have a question about the park? Want to learn more about local wildlife? We are here to answer your questions!
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Wildlife Detectives
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Calling all Junior Rangers: We need your help to find critter clues!
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Backyard Bass Fishing Game
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn to cast with Backyard Bass, a lawn fishing game.
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Copper Breaks State Park
Are you in search of a relaxing hobby that will get you outside?
Aug
24
9:30a
End Date
Insect & Bug Hike
San Angelo State Park
Take a guided hike with a park ranger an learn about the many different insect and bugs that call San Angelo State Park home.
Aug
24
9:30a
End Date
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Beat the heat with a fun nature based craft in the Visitor Center!
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Beach Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Hunt for coastal treasures with state park naturalists.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Mustang Island State Park
Want to learn the basics of kayaking? In this two-hour program we will learn to paddle in the safe environment of Fish Pass where the water is only about 24-36". We provide the kayak, paddle, life jacket and instructions. Minimum age and size is 8 years old/80 pounds with adult participation. We have 8 tandem and 3 single sit-on-top kayaks. Sign up required @ eric.ehrlich@tpwd.texas.gov
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Ask-a-Ranger Broadcast
Huntsville State Park
Live broadcast from within the park. Every Saturday at 10 a.m.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Macro Medley
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger as we explore who lives in the grass and underground.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Caprock Van Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
This event has been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop
Pearland, TX - Bass Pro Shops - Pearland, TX.
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Traveling in Texas - Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Stop by the farm and see how folks like Dr. Jones embarked on their travels through Texas.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Creekfield Lake Nature Walk
Brazos Bend State Park
Come and join us on a ½-mile hike on our beautifully paved trail!
Aug
24
10:30a
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
24
10:30a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Atlanta State Park
Join us for an introduction to birding! You will learn binocular and bird ID tips, followed by a hike where we'll play a game to practice your new skills.
Aug
24
11:00a
End Date
Battleship Ranger Walk
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join Ranger Mark aboard Battleship TEXAS as we pick a deck and discover untold stories and overlooked details on this one-hour walk, including to some areas not on the normal public tour route.
Aug
24
11:00a
End Date
Aug
24
11:00a
End Date
Pond Dipping
Caddo Lake State Park
Who lives beneath the water's surface? Join a park ranger to learn about the tiny critters that live in our lake!
Aug
24
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park: Snake Ornaments
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Let nature inspire you as you channel your inner artist.
Aug
24
11:00a
End Date
Children’s Story Time and Craft - “Never Kiss An Alligator”
Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the book and make an alligator puppet.
Aug
24
11:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger: Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Atlanta State Park
Join a Master Naturalist to make your own bird feeder!
Aug
24
12:00p
End Date
The Gators of Lake Raven
Huntsville State Park
How many alligators live in Lake Raven? Come find out!
Aug
24
1:00p
End Date
Alien Invaders of ETX
Mission Tejas State Park
Aliens are destroying native habitat! But they’re not from outerspace…
Aug
24
1:00p
End Date
The Life of a Honey Bee
Lake Livingston State Park
Come to the park store to view our observation hive and learn about the life cycle, care, and importance of European Honey Bees and our other (native) pollinators
Aug
24
1:00p
End Date
Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to navigate like a pirate and hunt for hidden booty! ARRR!
Aug
24
1:30p
End Date
En Plein Air - Watercolor Art in the Park!
Buescher State Park
Watercolor with a ranger as we use the great outdoors for our inspiration!
Aug
24
1:30p
End Date
Take A Walk With A Tree
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn how Live Oak Trees thrive and how they support an entire community.
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Shipwrecked!
Mustang Island State Park
Can you survive on a deserted island? Come test your survival skills in an interactive game.
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Birds of a Feather
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Find out what kinds of birds live at Sheldon Lake State Park!
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Goin' Batty
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
This event has been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Telltale Signs
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Let your walking do the talking! Cedar Creek trail brings you a new adventure. Join a ranger for a tale on the trail with a guided nature hike.
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Homesteading and Homemade Ice Cream
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
I scream, you scream, we scream for Johnson Branch State Park!
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Aug
24
3:00p
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Aug
24
3:00p
End Date
Aug
24
3:00p
End Date
Build Your Own Walking Stick
Mission Tejas State Park
Stand strong on the trails and express yourself, Mission Tejas style!
Aug
24
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
24
4:00p
End Date
Aug
24
6:00p
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Aug
24
6:00p
End Date
Bird-watching Walk
McKinney Falls State Park
Want to learn about the birds that call McKinney Falls home? Join us for an evening of bird-watching.
Aug
24
7:00p
End Date
Music in the Park
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us for a variety of music offered most weekends!
Aug
24
7:00p
End Date
Birds!
Fort Parker State Park
Learn about the cool things birds do for humankind and play a birdcall game!
Aug
24
7:00p
End Date
Sun & Stars Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Catch sunset from the top of the Rock and stay up to see some stars!
Aug
24
7:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Aug
24
8:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Aug
24
8:30p
End Date
Snakes: Friend or Foe?
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Snakes! Love them? Hate them? Come find out more about some of the snakes that call Texas home.
Aug
25
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month(s) of June, July and August the park will be offering one guided-only hike at 10am to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. No tours are available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Please note: there are designated trails for hiking and biking that park visitors may do on their own, no access into the canyon without guide.
Aug
25
7:00a
End Date
Aug
25
7:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Birds and binoculars! Join a ranger for an introduction to the great hobby of birding.
Aug
25
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
25
9:00a
End Date
Aug
25
9:00a
End Date
Damsels & Dragons
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Discover the secret world of underwater creatures. Do some pond dipping with a ranger!
Aug
25
10:00a
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Aug
25
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Aug
25
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
25
10:00a
End Date
Pond Ecology
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Use a dip net to explore what critters live beneath the pond's surface!
Aug
25
10:00a
End Date
Creekfield Lake Nature Walk
Brazos Bend State Park
Come and join us on a ½-mile hike on our beautifully paved trail!
Aug
25
10:00a
End Date
Geocaching 101 Workshop
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Aug
25
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Aug
25
10:00a
End Date
Travels in Texas - Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Long distance travelers in 19th century America had quite a commute!
Aug
25
10:30a
End Date
Art in the Park
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Create a one of a kind masterpiece to remember your adventure in the park!
Aug
25
11:00a
End Date
Battleship Ranger Walk
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join Ranger Mark aboard Battleship TEXAS as we pick a deck and discover untold stories and overlooked details on this one-hour walk, including to some areas not on the normal public tour route.
Aug
25
11:00a
End Date
Aug
25
1:00p
End Date
Pond Life Program
Brazos Bend State Park
Meet at the Observation Tower on the 40 Acre Lake trail to discover what animals make up the bottom of the food chain in the swamp.
Aug
25
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
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
2:00p
End Date
Aug
25
2:00p
End Date
Garden Games
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Join us in our wildscape garden every Sunday for some games with friends!
Aug
25
2:00p
End Date
iNaturalist Hike
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
What to know what that animal is? Can you get a pic? Go take a hike…with a ranger! Learn about park and the wildlife in it while you become a citizen scientist!
Aug
25
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Become a Junior Ranger Explorer by learning about nature through different activities, and borrow one of our Explorer Packs.
Aug
25
3:00p
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Aug
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!
Aug
25
6:00p
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Aug
26
4:30p
End Date
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX - Rayburn Student Center
Make your connection with Texas Parks Wildlife Recruiting at this free Part-Time Job, Community & Volunteer Fair.
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
LBJ's 111th Birthday
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Old-fashioned fun with some historic games!
Aug
27
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Aug
27
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Aug
28
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month(s) of June, July and August the park will be offering one guided-only hike at 10am to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. No tours are available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Please note: there are designated trails for hiking and biking that park visitors may do on their own, no access into the canyon without guide.
Aug
28
9:00a
End Date
Junior Rangers
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A free Activity Journal is included in this ranger-led exploration of the park culminating in a Junior Ranger Badge.
Aug
28
10:00a
End Date
Howard Payne University Part-Time Job and Internship Fair
Brownwood, TX - Mabee University Center - Bullion Suites
Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Recruiting at HPU.
Aug
28
2:00p
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts!
Aug
29
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month(s) of June, July and August the park will be offering one guided-only hike at 10am to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. No tours are available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Please note: there are designated trails for hiking and biking that park visitors may do on their own, no access into the canyon without guide.
Aug
29
8:00a
End Date
Nature Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we observe observe birds, plants, insects, and other critters.
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Come to visit the park and enjoy a nature based story and activity! Daycares and homeschool groups are welcome!
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Aug
29
3:00p
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Aug
29
6:00p
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Aug
29
6:00p
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Aug
29
8:30p
End Date
Critters of the Night
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Bring the whole family and explore Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site in the dark to learn about nocturnal critters!
Aug
30
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month(s) of June, July and August the park will be offering one guided-only hike at 10am to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. No tours are available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Please note: there are designated trails for hiking and biking that park visitors may do on their own, no access into the canyon without guide.
Aug
30
8:00a
End Date
Nature Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we observe observe birds, plants, insects, and other critters.
Aug
30
8:00a
End Date
Lost Pines Scavenger Hunt!
Bastrop State Park
Explore the Lost Pines Complex (Bastrop & Buescher State Parks) on this fun scavenger hunt! Try to find everything on the list and win a prize!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cedar Hill State Park
Come learn about Blackland Prairie and paint your own tree cookie!
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Aug
30
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!
Aug
30
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led hike through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
Tracking Table
Hill Country State Natural Area
Ready for a rousing game of Who Dung It? Note: please check the updated meeting location.
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Learn Owl About It
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Learn about who's hootin' in the night!
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Aug
30
3:00p
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Aug
30
6:00p
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Aug
30
6:30p
End Date
Bat Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.
Aug
30
7:00p
End Date
Evening Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
30
7:30p
End Date
Aug
30
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
Aug
30
8:30p
End Date
Aug
30
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
It's creepy and crawly, but it's also so much more! Learn to appreciate the true night life on a guided hike.
Aug
30
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we learn to navigate our dark skies.
Aug
30
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join the Franklin Mountains park rangers and the Sun City Astronomers for an evening of night sky fun!
Aug
30
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike with a Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Discover the dark side of Johnson Branch State Park!
Aug
31
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month(s) of June, July and August the park will be offering one guided-only hike at 10am to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. No tours are available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Please note: there are designated trails for hiking and biking that park visitors may do on their own, no access into the canyon without guide.
Aug
31
6:30a
End Date
Peak Challenge Hike
Franklin Mountains State Park
Test yourself against some of the most difficult hikes in the Franklin Mountains State Park.
Aug
31
8:00a
End Date
Last Saturday Habitat Restoration
Pedernales Falls State Park
Help us to rebuild a habitat that was lost due to human activity!
Aug
31
8:15a
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old, who want to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water for this one-hour, easy trail walk.
Aug
31
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
31
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Aug
31
8:30a
End Date
Aug
31
8:30a
End Date
Guided Bird Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided hike on our trails throughout the park and learn about some of the birds that call Lake Somerville home.
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Estero Llano Grande State Park
We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling 956-565-3919.
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Junior Rangers
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A free Activity Journal is included in this ranger-led exploration of the park culminating in a Junior Ranger Badge.
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
River Expedition
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger as we explore the Paluxy River and all its wonders on foot!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Hikes with a Park Host
Huntsville State Park
Join Park Host Bruce Bennet for a hike every Saturday morning at 9 am!
Aug
31
9:00a
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
31
9:00a
End Date
Invasive Control Patrol
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come help us keep our prairie pristine!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Your Hound
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Bring your four-legged friend for a morning stroll through the park!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Height Hike – Tallest Tree in Tejas
Mission Tejas State Park
Stroll among giants and learn how foresters measure height!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Volunteer Wildflower Seed Harvest
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Help with our prairie restoration efforts!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Creepy Crawly Bug Safari
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
On the hunt for creepy crawlies!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Who's Scat?! Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
That's right we are talkin' poo!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Smokey Bear's 75th Birthday Celebration
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Join Texas A&M Forest Service, TPWD and friends to celebrate Smokey's 75th birthday
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Going Buggy
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join a master naturalist on an exploration of all things creepy and crawly!
Aug
31
9:30a
End Date
On The Right Track
San Angelo State Park
Ever wanted to learn how to identify different wildlife's footprints? Well now is your chance at San Angelo State Park. We will be showing what the tracks look like, interesting facts about the animals, and we will be making a track mold for you to decorate and take home.
Aug
31
9:30a
End Date
All A-Buzz about Bees and Other Pollinators
Guadalupe River State Park
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Come to visit the park and enjoy a nature based story and activity! Daycares and homeschool groups are welcome!
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Beach Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Hunt for coastal treasures with state park naturalists.
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Photo Scavenger Hunt to explore Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
It's a digital selfie opportunity to find as many items on the list as you can!
Explore the park, take pictures (not items) and perhaps be the winner of the hunt!
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Ask-a-Ranger Broadcast
Huntsville State Park
Live broadcast from within the park. Every Saturday at 10 a.m.
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park: Watercolor
McKinney Falls State Park
Enjoy the scenery and use your creativity out in nature!
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Caprock Van Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us in a guided vehicle tour of the park!
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Day
Blanco State Park
Come explore Blanco State Park with Ranger Dan, learn about nature, and earn your level one Junior Ranger badge!
August 31st 10am-11:30am @ Pumphouse Trail
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join us on a short hike to learn about the birds that visit Nails Creek State Park
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Trails, Cameras, Action!
Hill Country State Natural Area
Get your cameras ready and put your detective skills to the test!
Aug
31
11:00a
End Date
Armadillo, the Little Armored One
A true Texas native!
Aug
31
11:00a
End Date
Aug
31
12:00p
End Date
The Gators of Lake Raven
Huntsville State Park
How many alligators live in Lake Raven? Come find out!
Aug
31
12:00p
End Date
Legacy of the CCC
Mission Tejas State Park
Hear the story of struggle that built our parks and saved our forests...
Aug
31
12:30p
End Date
Picnic in the Park with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Bring your own lunch and enjoy a picnic with a Ranger!
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Scat and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come check out the poo-poo platter at the nature center and make an animal track booklet!
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Birds of a Feather
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Find out what kinds of birds live at Sheldon Lake State Park!
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
"Lost" in the Forest Hike
Tyler State Park
Explore the definitions of what it means to be “lost in the forest.”
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Backyard Bass
Fairfield Lake State Park
Learn to fish without water!
Learn how to ID fish and responsible angling practices.
This event is great for kids and parents
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Prairie Dogs: Talk of the Town
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Get all the "dirt" on these comical critters of the prairie.
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Fishing Skills 101
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn the basics of fishing with a ranger and become a Jr. Angler!
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Eisenhower State Park
Fur and bones can tell us a lot about how the wildlife of our park! Do you want to come see how our wildlife survives?
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Buggin' Out!
Hill Country State Natural Area
Discover why these crawlies aren’t so creepy after all!
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls Touch Table
Lake Whitney State Park
Visit with a park ranger to see and feel the skins or skulls of Texas animals commonly found in our state parks.
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Aug
31
3:00p
End Date
Aug
31
3:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Aug
31
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
31
4:00p
End Date
Afternoon Tea
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Summer sun got you thirsty? Looking to try a new kind of tea? Join a ranger for a sip of specialty tea and some relaxing art in the park.
Aug
31
5:00p
End Date
Phases of the Moon
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn about the different phases of the moon and why the moon appears to disappear and reappear each month in this interactive activity.
Aug
31
5:00p
End Date
Aug
31
5:45p
End Date
Create Your Own Planisphere!
Lake Livingston State Park
Create your own planisphere, which is a map of the night sky that you can adjust for any date and time!
Aug
31
6:00p
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Aug
31
6:00p
End Date
Prehistory Walk
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn about the lives of America's first inhabitants that lived here over 10,000 years ago.
Aug
31
6:00p
End Date
Evening Springfield Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the Springfield Trail in the evening hours with a ranger!
Aug
31
6:00p
End Date
Aug
31
6:30p
End Date
The Birth, Life, and Death of a Star!
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn about the life cycle of stars and see the sun through a telescope in this interactive program.
Aug
31
7:00p
End Date
Sunset Kayaking
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Calling all experienced kayakers! Enjoy some kayaking company and the ambience of sunsets at the lake.
Aug
31
7:45p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Park Ranger & Volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Aug
31
8:00p
End Date
Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry and Stories
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
Aug
31
8:30p
End Date
Moonless Myths, Stargazing at MTSP
Mission Tejas State Park
Gaze up in the dark of the new moon and hear the stories of the stars…
Aug
31
8:30p
End Date
The Texas State Bison Herd
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about the history and current status of the Official Bison Herd of the state of Texas!
Aug
31
8:30p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger for an exploration of the stories in our stars.
Aug
31
8:45p
End Date
Aug
31
9:00p
End Date
Aug
31
9:00p
End Date
Star Stories: Stargazing on the Peninsula
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn about the stars and constellations visible above East Texas.
Aug
31
9:30p
End Date
September 2019
Sep
1
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
1
7:00a
End Date
Sep
1
8:00a
End Date
Aztec Caves Hike
Franklin Mountains State Park
Come explore the beautiful Chihuahua desert on a guided hike with one of our park rangers or volunteers.
Sep
1
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Sep
1
8:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Sep
1
9:00a
End Date
Sep
1
10:00a
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Sep
1
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
1
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
1
10:00a
End Date
Celebrating the Harvest
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Make homemade ice cream while enjoying the end of summer
Sep
1
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Sep
1
10:30a
End Date
Binoculars and Bird Bonanza!
Lake Whitney State Park
Just a short walk is all it will take to see the colorful birds we have in our park.
Kids will enjoy creating a simple craft project binocular. We have actual sets to share as we learn how to use those binoculars to identify birds.
Sep
1
11:00a
End Date
Ask a Ranger
Mustang Island State Park
Ever wonder what lives in the holes at the beach or why don't we rake the sargassum seaweed? Come to the day-use beach to get some answers!
Sep
1
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!
Sep
1
11:30a
End Date
Art in the Park
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Create a one of a kind masterpiece to remember your adventure in the park!
Sep
1
1:00p
End Date
Lost Maples State Natural Area 40th Anniversary Celebration
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Come join Lost Maples SNA staff, volunteers and friends to celebrate the park's 40th anniversary!
Sep
1
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Sep
1
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.
Sep
1
2:00p
End Date
Butterfly Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover an array of dazzling butterflies in the park's butterfly garden.
Sep
1
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls Touch Table
Lake Whitney State Park
Visit with a park ranger to see and feel the skins or skulls of Texas animals commonly found in our state parks.
Sep
1
2:00p
End Date
Sep
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!
Sep
1
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
2
9:00a
End Date
Sep
2
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
2
11:00a
End Date
Sep
2
11:00a
End Date
River Rock Crawl
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dip, duck, crouch, and crawl your way through the Paluxy River Trail!
Sep
2
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
3
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Sep
3
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Sep
4
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
4
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program - Bird Adaptations
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a Ranger to learn about bird adaptations and invent your very own bird - Register here!
Sep
4
11:00a
End Date
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX - UHD (A-300 Special Event Room)
Talk to a Texas Parks and Wildlife recruiter about TECH/ENGINEERING/MATH/DATA position opportunities.
Sep
4
2:00p
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts!
Sep
5
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
UT - Dallas Undergraduate Internship Expo
Richardson, TX - Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center
Talk with a Texas Parks and Wildlife Recruiter at JSOM Career Management Center to explore career options.
Sep
5
1:00p
End Date
Tarleton State University Part Time Job Fair
Stephenville, TX - Campus Recreation Center
Talk to a recruiter about career opportunities with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Sep
6
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Bird Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we go in search of the birds that call Enchanted Rock home.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Heritage Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Join a park ranger on a guided hike to discover the past, present, and future of Hill Country State Natural Area!
Sep
6
12:00p
End Date
University of Texas - Tyler
Tyler, TX - University Center Ballroom
Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Recruiting at this UT Tyler Arts & Sciences, Nursing & Health Sciences Career Fair.
Sep
6
2:00p
End Date
Sep
6
6:30p
End Date
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Dallas Area (Full)
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
6
6:30p
End Date
Brazos Bend State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Region (Registration Open)
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
6
9:00p
End Date
Friday Night Frog Chorus
Caddo Lake State Park
Ribbit-ribbit! Click-click-click! Whoooomp-whoooomp!
Who is making all that racket?!
Sep
7
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
7
8:00a
End Date
Neches River Rally
Cooks Lake to Scatterman Paddling Trail
The Neches River Rally is a canoe and kayak rally that will take paddlers on one of the most popular paddling trails in Southeast Texas. The Cooks Lake to Scatterman Paddling Trail features the famous Madonna Tree. You'll paddle through a cypress-tupelo forest in the Big Thicket National Preserve.
Sep
7
8:15a
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old, who want to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water for this one-hour, easy trail walk.
Sep
7
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Sep
7
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Sep
7
8:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Come join the Dutch Oven D.O.G.s for great food and fellowship the first Saturday of the month.
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Volunteer Workday
Village Creek State Park
Recovery from hurricane Harvey continues at Village Creek State Park. We are working hard to get more of our trails and other areas of the park open for visitors and we need your help.
On the first Saturday of every month, we are inviting anyone who has an hour, or two, or more that they can volunteer, to come lend a hand to get the park back in shape.
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
How to Present a Great Interpretive Program - Training Class
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Would you like to present programs to the park public and visiting school groups? Register here!
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us for an introduction to birding! You will learn binocular and bird ID tips, followed by a hike where we'll play a game to practice your new skills.
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Longhorn & Bison Tour
San Angelo State Park
The Longhorn & Bison tour showcases a small portion of the Official State of Texas Longhorn herd, and goes into the history of the Longhorn on how they shaped Texas centuries ago. You will also see our herd of American Bison and learn of their importance to the Native Americans, and how they once roamed across North America.
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
30th Annual Frio River Trash Bash
Garner State Park
Join Friends of Garner and Friends of the Frio for their 30th annual river clean up day!
Sep
7
9:30a
End Date
Franklin Mountains State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | West TX (Registration Open)
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Resaca de la Palma State Park
New to birding? Interested in learning how to bird? Join us for a fun opportunity to learn how to identify our local specialties!
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Grab a mug and sit down by the lake for a chat with the head ranger.
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Mustang Island State Park
Want to learn the basics of kayaking? In this two-hour program we will learn to paddle in the safe environment of Fish Pass where the water is only about 24-36". We provide the kayak, paddle, life jacket and instructions. Minimum age and size is 8 years old/80 pounds with adult participation. We have 8 tandem and 3 single sit-on-top kayaks. Sign up required @ eric.ehrlich@tpwd.texas.gov
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Habitat Hike
Atlanta State Park
Join us for a fun, interactive, and informative hike to discover what makes a habitat!
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Colors of the Wind Watercolor
Lockhart State Park
Paint with all the colors of the wind at Lockhart State Park!
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Sep
7
11:00a
End Date
Nature Cubs Club
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Attention all lil' nature lovers, Sheldon Lake State Park has an event just for you!
Sep
7
11:00a
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!
Sep
7
11:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided hike on our trails throughout the park and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Sep
7
11:30a
End Date
Butterflies, bugs & bees, oh my!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
We're on the hunt for all things that crawl or fly!
Sep
7
11:30a
End Date
Pond Dipping
Atlanta State Park
Who lives beneath the water's edge? Join a park ranger to learn about the tiny critters that live in our lake!
Sep
7
12:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger: Bee a Pollinator
Atlanta State Park
Join us to learn about pollinators and play a fun game!
Sep
7
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center Volunteer Training
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn how to staff the park's nature center
Sep
7
1:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Sep
7
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Sep
7
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Sep
7
2:00p
End Date
Shipwrecked!
Mustang Island State Park
Can you survive on a deserted island? Come test your survival skills in an interactive game.
Sep
7
2:00p
End Date
Sep
7
2:00p
End Date
Sep
7
2:00p
End Date
Sep
7
2:00p
End Date
Un-BEE-lievable!
Fairfield Lake State Park
Learn the importance of amazing bees and their contribution to the environment through a fun craft!
Sep
7
2:00p
End Date
Sep
7
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
7
4:00p
End Date
Falls and Fossils
Pedernales Falls State Park
Discover the secrets behind the wondrous Pedernales Falls!
Sep
7
5:30p
End Date
Sep
7
7:30p
End Date
Music in the Park
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us for a variety of music offered most weekends!
Sep
7
7:30p
End Date
Bat Talk and Walk
Atlanta State Park
Learn about these misunderstood creatures and view them as they fly across the night sky!
Sep
7
7:30p
End Date
Bats: Better than Batman
Lockhart State Park
Learn about the Fantastic Flying Fur-Bearers that call Lockhart home!
Sep
7
8:00p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Sep
7
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
7
9:30p
End Date
Sep
8
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
8
8:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Birds and binoculars! Join a ranger for an introduction to the great hobby of birding.
Sep
8
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Sep
8
8:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Sep
8
9:00a
End Date
Taylor Track Site Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a trek to the Taylor Site to see tremendous theropod tracks!
Sep
8
10:00a
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Sep
8
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
8
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
8
11:00a
End Date
Sep
8
11:00a
End Date
Freeze a Moment in Time
Mustang Island State Park
Create a unique pendant, keychain, sun-catcher or whatever your imagination dreams up with resin casting.
Sep
8
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Sep
8
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.
Sep
8
2:00p
End Date
Sep
8
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Become a Junior Ranger Explorer by learning about nature through different activities, and borrow one of our Explorer Packs.
Sep
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!
Sep
9
9:00a
End Date
Sep
10
11:00a
End Date
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX - Student Union Building
Talk to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Recruiter at this All Majors Career Fair.
Sep
10
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Sep
10
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Sep
11
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
11
8:00a
End Date
Stroll in the Park
Franklin Mountains State Park
Looking for a slow-paced, mid-week expedition? This is the hike for you! Open to adventurers of all ages and abilities.
Sep
11
9:00a
End Date
University of New Mexico Engineering and Science Job and Internship Fair
Albuquerque, TX - UNM Student Union Building (Ballrooms)
Talk to a Texas Parks and Wildlife recruiter about upcoming jobs and internships in the Engineering and Science fields.
Sep
11
2:00p
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts!
Sep
12
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Sep
12
8:00p
End Date
Moonlight Loop Trail Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger for a hike on the Loop Trail under the light of the moon.
Sep
13
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Garner State Park
Ever wanted to try Kayaking? Join Ranger Shaylee to learn the basics of kayaking and explore Garner from a new vantage point.
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Kayaking 101 2pm
Mustang Island State Park
Want to learn the basics of kayaking? In this two-hour program we will learn to paddle in the safe environment of Fish Pass where the water is only about 24-36". We provide the kayak, paddle, life jacket and instructions. Minimum age and size is 8 years old/80 pounds with adult participation. We have 8 tandem and 3 single sit-on-top kayaks. Sign up required @ eric.ehrlich@tpwd.texas.gov
Sep
13
7:00p
End Date
Evening Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
13
8:00p
End Date
Sep
13
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike: Nature's Night Shift
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a park ranger to learn about nature’s night shift and how these animals survive in the dark!
Sep
14
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
14
7:00a
End Date
Sep
14
8:00a
End Date
Hike the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on the second Saturday of each month for a guided hike.
Sep
14
8:15a
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old, who want to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water for this one-hour, easy trail walk.
Sep
14
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Sep
14
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Sep
14
8:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Sep
14
8:45a
End Date
Bird Walk
Garner State Park
Join a local naturalist on an easy guided hike observing the birds of the Hill Country!
Sep
14
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Resaca de la Palma State Park
If you ever wanted to try to shoot an arrow with a bow, here is your chance. Come and learn the the fundamentals of archery! (We provide bows and arrows.)
Sep
14
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Sep
14
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Your Hound
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Bring your four-legged friend for a morning stroll through the park!
Sep
14
9:00a
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 9am-1pm.
Sep
14
9:00a
End Date
Texas Heroes Day
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Honor the fallen Texas Heroes of the Dawson Massacre and Mier Expeditions of 1842 and 1843.
Sep
14
9:30a
End Date
Franklin Mountains State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | West TX (Registration Open)
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Mustang Island State Park
Want to learn the basics of kayaking? In this two-hour program we will learn to paddle in the safe environment of Fish Pass where the water is only about 24-36". We provide the kayak, paddle, life jacket and instructions. Minimum age and size is 8 years old/80 pounds with adult participation. We have 8 tandem and 3 single sit-on-top kayaks. Sign up required @ eric.ehrlich@tpwd.texas.gov
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Who Built the Park? The CCC and Hike
Bonham State Park
See how the Civilian Conservation Corps built this park.
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Caprock Van Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us in a guided vehicle tour of the park!
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Atlanta State Park
Join us for an introduction to birding! You will learn binocular and bird ID tips, followed by a hike where we'll play a game to practice your new skills.
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Geocaching 101
Wyler Aerial Tramway
Have you heard about Geocaching? No? This program is for you then!
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Black Art and Wellness Festival
Austin, TX - El Centro de Familia (Southwest Key Programs Headquarters)
Buffalo Soldiers, Entertainment, Fun Activities, Health Screenings, Public info booths.
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Sep
14
11:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided hike on our trails throughout the park and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Sep
14
11:00a
End Date
Symbiotic Sweeties
Hill Country State Natural Area
There are plenty of #RelationshipGoals in nature!
Sep
14
1:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Sep
14
1:00p
End Date
Pond Dipping
Atlanta State Park
Who lives beneath the water's edge? Join a park ranger to learn about the tiny critters that live in our lake!
Sep
14
1:00p
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
14
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Sep
14
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Sep
14
2:00p
End Date
Shipwrecked!
Mustang Island State Park
Can you survive on a deserted island? Come test your survival skills in an interactive game.
Sep
14
2:00p
End Date
Sep
14
2:00p
End Date
Beginner's Birdwatching
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Sep
14
2:00p
End Date
Snake Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Three things scare people. Come see what these things are and why we shouldn't be afraid.
Sep
14
2:00p
End Date
Sep
14
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
14
8:00p
End Date
Sep
14
8:00p
End Date
Sep
14
8:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Sep
14
8:00p
End Date
Sep
14
8:00p
End Date
Spot the Nature Myth!
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Is the Daddy Long-legs REALLY the most venomous spider in the world?
Sep
14
8:00p
End Date
Sep
14
8:15p
End Date
Full Comanche Moon Star Party
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Take in a magnificent view of the full moon with us!
Sep
14
9:00p
End Date
Sep
15
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
15
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Sep
15
8:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Sep
15
10:00a
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Sep
15
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
15
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
15
11:00a
End Date
Ask a Ranger
Mustang Island State Park
Ever wonder what lives in the holes at the beach or why don't we rake the sargassum seaweed? Come to the day-use beach to get some answers!
Sep
15
11:00a
End Date
Sep
15
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Sep
15
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.
Sep
15
2:00p
End Date
Butterfly Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover an array of dazzling butterflies in the park's butterfly garden.
Sep
15
2:00p
End Date
Make Your Own Geocache
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create your own hidden treasure chest and join the phenomenon that is geocaching!
Sep
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!
Sep
17
8:30a
End Date
University of Texas - San Antonio STEM Career Fair
San Antonio, TX - HEB Student Union Ballroom 1 & 2
Talk to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Recruiter about career opportunities.
Sep
17
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
17
1:30p
End Date
UT San Antonio - All Majors & Internship Career Fair
San Antonio, TX - HEB Student Union Ballroom 1 & 2
Meet with a Texas Parks and Wildlife Recruiter about career opportunities.
Sep
17
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Sep
17
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Sep
18
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
18
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop with optional Fly Fishing certification.
Dallas, TX - Walnut Hill Recreation Center
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor.
Sep
18
2:00p
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts!
Sep
18
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
18
3:00p
End Date
Baylor University Career Day
Waco, TX - Cashion Building (5th floor)
Talk to a Texas Parks and Wildlife recruiter about career opportunities at this STEM/Health Sciences Career Fair.
Sep
19
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
19
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
19
2:00p
End Date
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Sep
19
8:00p
End Date
The Sky is Full of Treasure
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
X doesn't mark the spot, but thar be treasure in these here skies!
Sep
20
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
20
8:00a
End Date
Early Bird Birding
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we go in search of the birds that call Enchanted Rock home.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we search for the little things that make Enchanted Rock special!
Sep
20
2:00p
End Date
Sep
20
6:30p
End Date
Lake Mineral Wells State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Fort Worth Area (Full)
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
20
7:00p
End Date
Music in the Park
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us for a variety of music offered most weekends!
Sep
20
8:30p
End Date
Five Senses Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
How good is your senses compare to Nature's Night shift?
Sep
21
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
21
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Hike
South Llano River State Park
Come enjoy the view with a ranger .Tap into your own version of Van Gogh, Picasso or Rembrandt with some watercolor art.
Sep
21
7:30a
End Date
Birding with Ranger Mark!
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Spring is a great time to experience the birds who are returning to Palo Duro Canyon. Join park staff and volunteers on this fun walk as we search for some of the flying residents of the park.
Sep
21
8:00a
End Date
Explore the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new adventure.
Sep
21
8:00a
End Date
Women's Hike
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
21
8:15a
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old, who want to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water for this one-hour, easy trail walk.
Sep
21
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Sep
21
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Sep
21
8:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
Rambling with a Ranger
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a park ranger to hike along the Caddo Forest Trail. During this relaxed hike we will enjoy nature's beauty and discuss various topics of interest.
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
Public Fishing Day for Youth
Sea Center Texas
Grab your fishing poles, bait, and lawn chairs and join Sea Center Texas for a morning of catch and release!
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Clean-up
Mustang Island State Park
Trashing Texas beaches isn't cool!
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
TFFC Outdoor Expo
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Learn a variety of outdoor skills and try out activities such as fishing and kayaking. TPWD staff and representatives of conservation groups and outdoor businesses will lead hands-on activities that will help your family enjoy quality time outdoors. Participate in our free family fishing tournament and win great prizes!
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
Highland Petroglyph Guided Tour
San Angelo State Park
Did you know San Angelo State Park has petroglyphs left behind from Native American tribes that called the Concho Valley home? Join a park ranger for a guided tour of petroglyph, metates, and learn of the Lady in Blue who visited the Jumanos people.
Sep
21
9:30a
End Date
Adventure Club
Big Bend Ranch State Park
This is an opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to get to get together, enjoy Big Bend Ranch State Park, and pick up new skills along the trail!
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Resaca de la Palma State Park
New to birding? Interested in learning how to bird? Join us for a fun opportunity to learn how to identify our local specialties!
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Sep
21
11:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided hike on our trails throughout the park and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Sep
21
11:00a
End Date
Paddlefish: Protecting the Prehistoric
Caddo Lake State Park
Paddlefish, the oldest surviving animal in North America, have thrived for millions of years, but now face their greatest threat yet- humans. Join a park ranger to learn about these amazing creatures and how you can help them make a comeback!
Sep
21
11:30a
End Date
Roundabout Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
There may be two sides to every coin, but there’s 360° to Enchanted Rock. Have you seen them all?
Sep
21
1:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Sep
21
1:00p
End Date
Autumnal Equinox Mindfulness Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Celebrate International Peace Day with a hike in nature!
Sep
21
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Sep
21
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Sep
21
2:00p
End Date
Sep
21
2:00p
End Date
Kayaking 101 2pm
Mustang Island State Park
Want to learn the basics of kayaking? In this two-hour program we will learn to paddle in the safe environment of Fish Pass where the water is only about 24-36". We provide the kayak, paddle, life jacket and instructions. Minimum age and size is 8 years old/80 pounds with adult participation. We have 8 tandem and 3 single sit-on-top kayaks. Sign up required @ eric.ehrlich@tpwd.texas.gov
Sep
21
2:00p
End Date
Prairie Dogs: Talk of the Town
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Get all the "dirt" on these comical critters of the prairie.
Sep
21
2:00p
End Date
Sep
21
3:00p
End Date
Sep
21
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
21
4:00p
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
21
6:30p
End Date
Sep
21
7:30p
End Date
Sep
21
8:00p
End Date
The Texas State Bison Herd
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about the history and current status of the Official Bison Herd of the state of Texas!
Sep
21
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
21
8:30p
End Date
Sep
21
9:00p
End Date
Sep
21
9:30p
End Date
Sep
22
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
22
8:00a
End Date
Prospect Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
Sep
22
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Sep
22
8:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Sep
22
9:00a
End Date
Taylor Track Site Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a trek to the Taylor Site to see tremendous theropod tracks!
Sep
22
10:00a
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Sep
22
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
22
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
22
10:00a
End Date
Seed Stomp
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
Sep
22
10:00a
End Date
Prospect Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
Sep
22
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Sep
22
11:00a
End Date
Ask a Ranger
Mustang Island State Park
Ever wonder what lives in the holes at the beach or why don't we rake the sargassum seaweed? Come to the day-use beach to get some answers!
Sep
22
11:00a
End Date
Animal Investigations
Palmetto State Park
Join a Ranger for a hands on exploration of some interesting creature features that help animals in the wild.
Sep
22
1:00p
End Date
Prospect Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mine.
Sep
22
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Sep
22
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.
Sep
22
2:00p
End Date
Sep
22
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Become a Junior Ranger Explorer by learning about nature through different activities, and borrow one of our Explorer Packs.
Sep
22
2:30p
End Date
Art in the Park
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Create a one of a kind masterpiece to remember your adventure in the park!
Sep
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!
Sep
24
10:00a
End Date
Rice University Career & Internship Expo
Houston, TX - Tudor Fieldhouse
Rice Students and Alumni - don't miss this chance to meet Texas Parks and Wildlife Recruiting.
Sep
24
12:00p
End Date
Texas State University STEM Career Fair
San Marcos, TX - LBJ Student Center Ballroom (3rd Floor)
Come network with Texas Parks and Wildlife Recruiting regarding full-time, seasonal jobs and internships.
Open to all majors and classifications on campus.
Sep
24
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Sep
24
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Sep
25
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
25
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program - Bird Calls
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Why do birds have different songs and how can we tell them apart?
Sep
25
2:00p
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts!
Sep
26
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Sep
27
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
27
8:00a
End Date
Bird Watching Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join one of our expert birders on a hike to see which migrant birds call Brazos Bend home. All levels are welcome!
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
2019 State Fair of Texas
Dallas, TX - Fair Park
A tradition since 1886, the State Fair of Texas has something for everyone.
Sep
27
2:00p
End Date
Sep
27
2:00p
End Date
Kayaking 101 2pm
Mustang Island State Park
Want to learn the basics of kayaking? In this two-hour program we will learn to paddle in the safe environment of Fish Pass where the water is only about 24-36". We provide the kayak, paddle, life jacket and instructions. Minimum age and size is 8 years old/80 pounds with adult participation. We have 8 tandem and 3 single sit-on-top kayaks. Sign up required @ eric.ehrlich@tpwd.texas.gov
Sep
27
2:00p
End Date
Buggin' Out!
Hill Country State Natural Area
Discover why these crawlies aren’t so creepy after all!
Sep
27
6:30p
End Date
Lake Corpus Christi State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | (Registration Open)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
27
7:00p
End Date
Evening Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
27
8:00p
End Date
Sep
27
8:00p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we learn to navigate our dark skies.
Sep
27
9:00p
End Date
Nighttime Scavenger Hunt
Atlanta State Park
We are putting a twist on your average scavenger hunt! Join us to explore Atlanta State Park in the dark while using your senses to find the items on our list.
Sep
28
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
28
End Date
Bison Fest 2019
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Texas Red Dirt Music, arts and crafts, food, and fun all in celebration of the Texas State Bison Herd!
Sep
28
8:00a
End Date
National Public Lands Day: Cleanup on the Rio
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join BBRSP park rangers, outfitters, and volunteers to cleanup the Rio Grande River, shoreline, and roadways for National Public Lands Day.
Sep
28
8:00a
End Date
Last Saturday Habitat Restoration
Pedernales Falls State Park
Help us to rebuild a habitat that was lost due to human activity!
Sep
28
8:15a
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old, who want to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water for this one-hour, easy trail walk.
Sep
28
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Sep
28
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Sep
28
8:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Your Hound
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Bring your four-legged friend for a morning stroll through the park!
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us at this free event to discover the wonders of our desert. Enjoy educational exhibits, guided hikes, demonstrations, and other fun outdoor activities.
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger: Backyard Bass
Caddo Lake State Park
Backyard Bass is designed to teach the fundamentals of casting and retrieving with a standard rod and reel without the dangers of actual fish hooks.
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Backcountry Buddies
Hill Country State Natural Area
New to hiking? Need hiking buddies? We’ve got you covered!
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Go Fish - Learn to Fish Event!
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us at McKinney Falls State Park where youth and adults can learn the basics of fishing. Event start time is 9:00 A.M.
Sep
28
9:30a
End Date
San Angelo State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | West TX (Registration Open)
San Angelo State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Beat the heat with a fun nature based craft in the Visitor Center!
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Wetland Walkabout
Atlanta State Park
Join a Master Naturalist to walk along the edge of Wright Patman Lake and discover the important role that wetlands play in the environment.
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Sep
28
11:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided hike on our trails throughout the park and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Sep
28
11:00a
End Date
Freeze a Moment in Time
Mustang Island State Park
Create a unique pendant, keychain, sun-catcher or whatever your imagination dreams up with resin casting.
Sep
28
11:00a
End Date
Pond Dipping
Caddo Lake State Park
Who lives beneath the water's surface? Join a park ranger to learn about the tiny critters that live in our lake!
Sep
28
11:00a
End Date
Sep
28
11:30a
End Date
Painting in the Park
Atlanta 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!
Sep
28
1:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Sep
28
1:00p
End Date
Falls and Fossils
Pedernales Falls State Park
Discover the secrets behind the wondrous Pedernales Falls!
Sep
28
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Sep
28
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Sep
28
2:00p
End Date
Shipwrecked!
Mustang Island State Park
Can you survive on a deserted island? Come test your survival skills in an interactive game.
Sep
28
2:00p
End Date
Sep
28
2:00p
End Date
Sep
28
2:00p
End Date
Sep
28
3:00p
End Date
Archery 101
Fairfield Lake State Park
International Style Archery Class. This class is designed to introduce target-based archery. Rangers will walk you through the course of the proper ways to handle bow and arrows. All bows and arrows are supplied.
Sep
28
3:00p
End Date
Sep
28
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
28
5:30p
End Date
Sep
28
6:00p
End Date
Sep
28
7:00p
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join Austin Astronomical Society and get up close and personal with our solar system!
Sep
28
7:30p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Sep
28
8:00p
End Date
Star Stories
Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our fall sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Sep
28
9:00p
End Date
Sep
29
End Date
Fate Bell's Shelter/Canyon Walking Tour
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
September 1-15, 2019, the park will offer the morning guided-only hikes at 10am to go down to view pictographs Wednesday through Sunday.
September 18-29, 2019, the park will offer two guided hikes, at 10 am and then again at 3 pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs on Wednesday through Sunday.
There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
Sep
29
7:00a
End Date
Sep
29
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Sep
29
8:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Sep
29
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Afternoon Ranger Walks
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a guided hike of Palmetto State Park. All ages welcome.
Sep
29
10:00a
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Sep
29
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
29
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
29
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Sep
29
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Sep
29
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.
Sep
29
2:00p
End Date
Butterfly Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover an array of dazzling butterflies in the park's butterfly garden.
Sep
29
2:00p
End Date
Sep
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!
October 2019
Oct
1
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
1
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Oct
2
2:00p
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts!
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
4
8:00a
End Date
First Friday Birding
Palmetto State Park
On the first Friday of every month join park staff as we see what we can see. From first time fledglings to seasoned eagle eyes, all are welcome.
Oct
4
8:00a
End Date
First Friday Birding
Palmetto State Park
On the first Friday of every month join park staff as we see what we can see. From first time fledglings to seasoned eagle eyes, all are welcome.
Oct
4
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Oct
4
6:30p
End Date
Lake Livingston State Park Name | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Region (Registration Open)
Lake Livingston State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
4
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike: Nature's Night Shift
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a park ranger to learn about nature’s night shift and how these animals survive in the dark!
Oct
5
8:15a
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old, who want to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water for this one-hour, easy trail walk.
Oct
5
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
5
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Come join the Dutch Oven D.O.G.s for great food and fellowship the first Saturday of the month.
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Volunteer Workday
Village Creek State Park
Recovery from hurricane Harvey continues at Village Creek State Park. We are working hard to get more of our trails and other areas of the park open for visitors and we need your help.
On the first Saturday of every month, we are inviting anyone who has an hour, or two, or more that they can volunteer, to come lend a hand to get the park back in shape.
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Coffee, Crafts, and Conversation
Caddo Lake State Park
Start your cool fall morning with a cup o' joe, a fun craft, and conversation with a ranger.
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Birds, Bugs, and Botany
Hill Country State Natural Area
Birding is about more than just identification, it’s about discovering the secrets of a bird’s habitat.
Oct
5
9:30a
End Date
Cleburne State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Fort Worth Area (Full)
Cleburne State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
5
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Grab a mug and sit down by the lake for a chat with the head ranger.
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger: Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Atlanta State Park
Join a Master Naturalist to make your own bird feeder!
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Hill Country Heritage Expo
Inks Lake State Park
Step back in time and visit pockets of history in this cultural extravaganza!
Oct
5
10:30a
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!
Oct
5
11:00a
End Date
Nature Cubs Club
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Attention all lil' nature lovers, Sheldon Lake State Park has an event just for you!
Oct
5
11:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided hike on our trails throughout the park and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Oct
5
11:00a
End Date
Hike into History
Caddo Lake State Park
Hike through our historic park and learn about the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps. We will discuss their legacy and view examples of their craftsmanship.
Oct
5
11:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger: Migration Mania!
Atlanta State Park
Learn about bird migration through an interactive game!
Oct
5
1:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Oct
5
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Oct
5
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Oct
5
2:00p
End Date
Oct
5
2:00p
End Date
Oct
5
2:00p
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!
Oct
5
2:00p
End Date
Oct
5
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
5
5:30p
End Date
Oct
5
7:00p
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.
Oct
5
7:30p
End Date
Oct
5
8:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Oct
5
8:00p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Oct
5
8:30p
End Date
Blacklight Night Hike!
Fairfield Lake State Park
Our most popular nighttime event is back and better than ever!
Join us every Saturday Night in October as we blacklight for scorpions and "sniff" for spiders!
Oct
6
7:00a
End Date
Oct
6
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
6
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Oct
6
10:00a
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Oct
6
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
6
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
6
11:30a
End Date
Art in the Park
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Create a one of a kind masterpiece to remember your adventure in the park!
Oct
6
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Oct
6
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.
Oct
6
2:00p
End Date
Oct
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!
Oct
8
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
8
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
8
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Oct
9
8:30a
End Date
Project WILD/Growing Up WILD Combo Workshop - Spanish/Bilingual
San Antonio, TX - Phil Hardberger Park - Urban Ecology Center
Learn to share conservation with children: Professional Development for anyone who works with children. This workshop is conducted in Spanish for bilingual teachers.
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool - Poetry in the Park
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join Ranger Amy to learn about and create poems!
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Tarleton State University Government and Nonprofit Career Fair
Stephenville, TX - Barry B. Thompson Student Center - Ballrooms
Talk to Texas Parks and Wildlife Recruiting at this career fair.
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts!
Oct
9
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
10
8:30a
End Date
Project WILD/Growing Up WILD Combo Workshop
San Antonio, TX - Phil Hardberger Park - Urban Ecology Center
Learn to share conservation with children: Professional Development for anyone who works with children
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Oct
10
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
10
10:00a
End Date
Stephen F. Austin - Forestry, Environmental and Spatial Science Career Fair
Nacogdoches, TX - Main Forestry Building
Talk to a Texas, Parks and Wildlife Recruiter about career opportunities at this Career Fair.
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
11
8:00a
End Date
Early Bird Birding
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we go in search of the birds that call Enchanted Rock home.
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Oct
11
10:30a
End Date
Nature Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we search for the little things that make Enchanted Rock special!
Oct
11
1:30p
End Date
Butterflies, bugs & bees, oh my!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
We're on the hunt for all things that crawl or fly!
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
6:00p
End Date
Evening Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
11
7:00p
End Date
Oct
12
7:30a
End Date
Birding with Ranger Mark!
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Spring is a great time to experience the birds who are returning to Palo Duro Canyon. Join park staff and volunteers on this fun walk as we search for some of the flying residents of the park.
Oct
12
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 10/12/2019
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/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Oct
12
8:15a
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old, who want to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water for this one-hour, easy trail walk.
Oct
12
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
12
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Resaca de la Palma State Park
If you ever wanted to try to shoot an arrow with a bow, here is your chance. Come and learn the the fundamentals of archery! (We provide bows and arrows.)
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Your Hound
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Bring your four-legged friend for a morning stroll through the park!
Oct
12
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Oct
12
9:30a
End Date
San Angelo State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | West TX (Registration Open)
San Angelo State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
From Rags to Riches
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Learn how to re-purpose old fabric into something beautiful
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Baytown Nurture Nature Festival
Baytown, TX - Baytown Nurture Center
Join TPWD Get Outside at this FREE family friendly festival - learn some outdoor skills, see and touch wildlife, listen to music and more.
Oct
12
10:30a
End Date
River Rock Crawl
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dip, duck, crouch, and crawl your way through the Paluxy River Trail!
Oct
12
11:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cookin'
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn to cook the old fashioned way! Join us at Cooper Lake State Park and savor the taste of years gone by.
Oct
12
11:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided hike on our trails throughout the park and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Oct
12
1:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Oct
12
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Oct
12
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Oct
12
2:00p
End Date
Oct
12
2:00p
End Date
Beginner's Birdwatching
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Oct
12
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
12
6:00p
End Date
Sunset Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Want to catch sunset from the Summit of Enchanted Rock?
Oct
12
7:00p
End Date
Oct
12
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Palmetto State Park
Explore the Ottine swamp with a ranger under the light of the full moon.
Oct
12
8:30p
End Date
Blacklight Night Hike!
Fairfield Lake State Park
Our most popular nighttime event is back and better than ever!
Join us every Saturday Night in October as we blacklight for scorpions and "sniff" for spiders!
Oct
13
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
13
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Oct
13
10:00a
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Oct
13
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
13
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
13
11:00a
End Date
Oct
13
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Oct
13
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.
Oct
13
2:00p
End Date
Oct
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!
Oct
13
7:30p
End Date
Oct
14
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed Oct. 14-16
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed Oct. 14-16 for a public hunt.
Oct
14
10:00a
End Date
Norris Vincent College of Business Career Fair
San Angelo, TX - Houston Harte University Center
Meet Texas Parks and Wildlife Recruiting.
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
15
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts!
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Oct
17
12:00p
End Date
Southwestern University Internship and Career Fair
Georgetown, TX - McCombs Campus Center (Bishops Lounge)
Join the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Recruiting at this Hiring Fair.
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
17
7:30p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger for an exploration of the stories in our stars.
Oct
18
8:00a
End Date
Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop - Burnet
Burnet, TX - AgriLife Extension
Biologists will provide an overview of the wildlife tax valuation, developing a wildlife management plan, and management practices.
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Oct
18
2:00p
End Date
Oct
18
2:00p
End Date
Pollution Solutions
Hill Country State Natural Area
Think you know just how long our trash can stick around in the environment?
Oct
18
5:00p
End Date
Palo Duro Prairie Palooza!
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Become a Texas Time Traveler and see the wonders of the past!
Oct
18
6:00p
End Date
Sun & Stars Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Catch sunset from the top of the Rock and stay up to see some stars!
Oct
18
6:30p
End Date
Garner State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Central TX (Full)
Garner State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
18
8:30p
End Date
Spooky Campfire Stories & S'mores
Fairfield Lake State Park
Gather around the campfire, make a tasty s'more and listen to some spooky stories told by park rangers. Kids are welcome to dress up in their Halloween costumes.
Oct
18
9:00p
End Date
Oct
19
End Date
Oct
19
6:30a
End Date
Sunrise Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for an early morning hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Oct
19
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 10/19/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Limited space-reservation required!
Oct
19
8:15a
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old, who want to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water for this one-hour, easy trail walk.
Oct
19
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
19
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Oct
19
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Oct
19
9:00a
End Date
Coffee, Crafts, and Conversation
Atlanta State Park
Start your cool fall morning with a cup o' joe, a fun craft, and conversation with a ranger.
Oct
19
9:00a
End Date
Oct
19
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Oct
19
11:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided hike on our trails throughout the park and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Oct
19
11:00a
End Date
Rambling with a Ranger
Atlanta State Park
Join a park ranger or master naturalist to hike along the Hickory Hollow Nature Trail. During this relaxed hike we will enjoy nature's beauty and discuss various topics of interest.
Oct
19
11:00a
End Date
Harvest Heritage Festival
Cedar Hill State Park
Come and celebrate the annual Harvest Heritage Festival!
Oct
19
11:00a
End Date
Trails, Cameras, Action!
Hill Country State Natural Area
Get your cameras ready and put your detective skills to the test!
Oct
19
1:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Oct
19
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Oct
19
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Oct
19
2:00p
End Date
Oct
19
2:00p
End Date
Geocaching 101
Atlanta State Park
Ever dreamed of being a treasure hunter? Well, now you can be! Geocaching is all about exploring the great outdoors while looking for hidden treasure, or caches.
Oct
19
2:00p
End Date
Oct
19
2:30p
End Date
Buggin' Out!
Hill Country State Natural Area
Discover why these crawlies aren’t so creepy after all!
Oct
19
3:00p
End Date
Oct
19
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
19
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Oct
19
8:00p
End Date
Oct
19
8:30p
End Date
Blacklight Night Hike!
Fairfield Lake State Park
Our most popular nighttime event is back and better than ever!
Join us every Saturday Night in October as we blacklight for scorpions and "sniff" for spiders!
Oct
19
9:00p
End Date
Oct
20
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Afternoon Ranger Walks
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a guided hike of Palmetto State Park. All ages welcome.
Oct
20
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Oct
20
10:00a
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Oct
20
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
20
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
20
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Oct
20
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.
Oct
20
2:00p
End Date
Oct
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!
Oct
21
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed Oct. 21-23
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed Oct. 21-23 for a public hunt.
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
22
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Oct
23
2:00p
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts!
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Oct
24
11:00a
End Date
Houston Career Fair
Houston, TX - Sheraton Suites Houston
Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Recruiting at this Best Hire Job Fair.
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
24
6:00p
End Date
Big Bend Conservation Book Club: A Sand County Almanac
Alpine, TX - Front Street Books
Join park rangers from Big Bend Ranch State Park to discuss conservation theory, themes, and inspiration in Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac. Registration is required.
Oct
24
6:00p
End Date
Halloween at the Hatchery 2019
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
25
9:00a
End Date
Backcountry Buddies
Hill Country State Natural Area
New to hiking? Need hiking buddies? We’ve got you covered! *Please note updated date for this hike*
Oct
25
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Oct
25
2:00p
End Date
Oct
25
2:30p
End Date
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Pumpkin Carving at Palmetto
Palmetto State Park
Get into the Halloween season with a little pumpkin carving. Sponsored by the Friends of Palmetto State Park.
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
Evening Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
25
7:00p
End Date
Oct
25
7:30p
End Date
Oct
25
7:30p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we learn to navigate our dark skies.
Oct
25
7:30p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Oct
25
8:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Atlanta State Park
Join us to listen to constellation stories and look through a telescope!
Oct
25
8:30p
End Date
Spooky Campfire Stories & S'mores
Fairfield Lake State Park
Gather around the campfire, make a tasty s'more and listen to some spooky stories told by park rangers. Kids are welcome to dress up in their Halloween costumes.
Oct
26
8:15a
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old, who want to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water for this one-hour, easy trail walk.
Oct
26
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
26
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Oct
26
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Oct
26
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Your Hound
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Bring your four-legged friend for a morning stroll through the park!
Oct
26
9:00a
End Date
Go Fish - Learn to Fish Event!
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us at McKinney Falls State Park where youth and adults can learn the basics of fishing. Event start time is 9:00 A.M.
Oct
26
9:00a
End Date
Coffee, Crafts, and Conversation
Caddo Lake State Park
Start your cool fall morning with a cup o' joe, a fun craft, and conversation with a ranger.
Oct
26
9:00a
End Date
Huntsville State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston TX (Registration Open)
Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
26
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Oct
26
9:30a
End Date
Franklin Mountains State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | West TX (Registration Open)
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
26
10:00a
End Date
Oct
26
10:00a
End Date
Oct
26
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
26
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
26
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Oct
26
10:00a
End Date
Oct
26
11:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided hike on our trails throughout the park and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Oct
26
11:00a
End Date
Oct
26
11:00a
End Date
Halloween Costume Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Put on your scary, silly, or sweet Halloween costumes and join us for this fun hike! We'll talk about some of the spooooky creature that live in our woods!
Oct
26
1:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Oct
26
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Oct
26
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Oct
26
2:00p
End Date
Oct
26
2:00p
End Date
Oct
26
2:00p
End Date
Spooky Species Workshop
Pedernales Falls State Park
Some animals are scarier than others, and sometimes fear is well deserved!
Oct
26
2:00p
End Date
Oct
26
2:30p
End Date
Trail Detectives
Hill Country State Natural Area
Help a park ranger solve a wildlife mystery! *Please note updated date for this hike*
Oct
26
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
26
6:00p
End Date
Trick or Trees!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Dress up or put on a mask for a Halloween tradition in the campground!
Oct
26
6:00p
End Date
4th Annual Boo Camp
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for some family friendly Halloween fun!
Oct
26
6:30p
End Date
Bat Talk and Walk
Atlanta State Park
Learn about these misunderstood creatures and view them as they fly across the night sky!
Oct
26
7:30p
End Date
Ottine Swamp Haunted Hike
Palmetto State Park
Ready for a spooky walk. Come on out after dark and hike the haunted boardwalks and trails of Palmetto State Park.
Oct
26
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Atlanta State Park
Join a park ranger to learn about nature’s night shift and how these animals survive in the dark!
Oct
26
8:30p
End Date
Blacklight Night Hike!
Fairfield Lake State Park
Our most popular nighttime event is back and better than ever!
Join us every Saturday Night in October as we blacklight for scorpions and "sniff" for spiders!
Oct
27
7:00a
End Date
Oct
27
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
27
8:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an introduction to the great hobby of birding.
Oct
27
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Oct
27
10:00a
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Oct
27
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
27
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
27
11:00a
End Date
Oct
27
1:00p
End Date
Sea Center Spooktacular
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for its annual Halloween Spooktacular!
Oct
27
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Oct
27
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.
Oct
27
2:00p
End Date
River Rock Crawl
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dip, duck, crouch, and crawl your way through the Paluxy River Trail!
Oct
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!
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
29
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program - Monarch Migration
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Learn all about the Monarch butterflies' migration. Register here!
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts!
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Oct
31
2:30p
End Date
The Ghosts of Ranches Past
Hill Country State Natural Area
All throughout Hill Country SNA you’ll find the ghosts of our ranching days…
November 2019
Nov
1
8:00a
End Date
First Friday Birding
Palmetto State Park
On the first Friday of every month join park staff as we see what we can see. From first time fledglings to seasoned eagle eyes, all are welcome.
Nov
1
8:00a
End Date
First Friday Birding
Palmetto State Park
On the first Friday of every month join park staff as we see what we can see. From first time fledglings to seasoned eagle eyes, all are welcome.
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Nov
1
3:00p
End Date
Buggin' Out!
Hill Country State Natural Area
Discover why these crawlies aren’t so creepy after all!
Nov
1
5:30p
End Date
Samhain Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Take a challenging hike and learn the rich history behind samhain.
Nov
2
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Nov
2
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Nov
2
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Nov
2
9:00a
End Date
Nov
2
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Come join the Dutch Oven D.O.G.s for great food and fellowship the first Saturday of the month.
Nov
2
9:00a
End Date
Volunteer Workday
Village Creek State Park
Recovery from hurricane Harvey continues at Village Creek State Park. We are working hard to get more of our trails and other areas of the park open for visitors and we need your help.
On the first Saturday of every month, we are inviting anyone who has an hour, or two, or more that they can volunteer, to come lend a hand to get the park back in shape.
Nov
2
9:00a
End Date
McKinney Falls State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Central TX (Registration Open)
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov
2
9:30a
End Date
Franklin Mountains State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | West TX (Registration Open)
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov
2
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Nov
2
10:00a
End Date
Nov
2
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
2
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Nov
2
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Nov
2
10:00a
End Date
Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival
Austin, TX - Travis County Exposition Center
Join us at this family-friendly event celebrating the traditions and heritage of Native American Culture.
Nov
2
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Palette
Hill Country State Natural Area
When you look a little closer, the colors of Hill Country State Natural Area may surprise you.
Nov
2
10:00a
End Date
Nov
2
11:00a
End Date
Nature Cubs Club
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Attention all lil' nature lovers, Sheldon Lake State Park has an event just for you!
Nov
2
11:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided hike on our trails throughout the park and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Nov
2
1:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Nov
2
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Nov
2
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Nov
2
2:00p
End Date
Nov
2
2:00p
End Date
Nov
2
2:00p
End Date
Nov
2
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
2
6:00p
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join Austin Astronomical Society and get up close and personal with our solar system!
Nov
2
8:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Nov
3
7:00a
End Date
Nov
3
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Nov
3
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Afternoon Ranger Walks
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a guided hike of Palmetto State Park. All ages welcome.
Nov
3
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Nov
3
10:00a
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Nov
3
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Nov
3
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
3
10:00a
End Date
#HarrietHikes at Huntsville State Park
Huntsville State Park
We will be hosting our own series of #HarrietHikes at Huntsville SP in honor of Harriet Tubman and her life!
Nov
3
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!
Nov
3
11:30a
End Date
Geocaching 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Have an extra hour to spend today? Find a geocache! Join us for a high-tech, modern day treasure hunt.
Nov
3
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Nov
3
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.
Nov
3
2:00p
End Date
Nov
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!
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
5
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Nov
5
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Nov
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program - Watercolor Nature Scenes
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join Ranger Amy to learn how to watercolor nature scenes. Register here!
Nov
6
2:00p
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts!
Nov
6
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
7
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
7
2:00p
End Date
Nov
7
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Nov
8
8:00a
End Date
Early Bird Birding
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we go in search of the birds that call Enchanted Rock home.
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Nov
8
10:30a
End Date
Nature Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we search for the little things that make Enchanted Rock special!
Nov
8
1:30p
End Date
Butterflies, bugs & bees, oh my!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
We're on the hunt for all things that crawl or fly!
Nov
8
1:30p
End Date
Butterflies, bugs & bees, oh my!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
We're on the hunt for all things that crawl or fly!
Nov
8
2:00p
End Date
Nov
8
5:00p
End Date
Evening Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
8
6:00p
End Date
Nov
9
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 11/09/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Limited space-reservation required!
Nov
9
8:15a
End Date
Nov
9
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Nov
9
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Nov
9
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Nov
9
9:00a
End Date
Birds, Bugs, and Botany
Hill Country State Natural Area
Birding is about more than just identification, it’s about discovering the secrets of a bird’s habitat.
Nov
9
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Nov
9
10:00a
End Date
Nov
9
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
9
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Nov
9
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Nov
9
10:30a
End Date
Nov
9
11:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided hike on our trails throughout the park and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Nov
9
1:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Nov
9
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Nov
9
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Nov
9
2:00p
End Date
Nov
9
2:00p
End Date
Beginner's Birdwatching
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Nov
9
2:00p
End Date
Bug Buddy
Fairfield Lake State Park
This quick art adventure will give you a chance to be in nature and begin your own nature journal where you create your own BUG BUDDY!
Nov
9
3:00p
End Date
Nov
9
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
9
4:00p
End Date
Nov
9
6:00p
End Date
Moonlight Loop Trail Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger for a hike on the Loop Trail under the light of the moon.
Nov
9
8:00p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Nov
10
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Nov
10
8:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an introduction to the great hobby of birding.
Nov
10
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Nov
10
10:00a
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Nov
10
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Nov
10
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
10
11:00a
End Date
Nov
10
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Nov
10
2:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Palmetto State Park
We will show you how to bake and roast using a Dutch Oven over a campfire.
Nov
10
2:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Palmetto State Park
We will show you how to bake and roast using a Dutch Oven over a campfire.
Nov
10
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Nov
10
2:00p
End Date
Make Your Own Geocache
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create your own hidden treasure chest and join the phenomenon that is geocaching!
Nov
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!
Nov
12
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Nov
12
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Nov
13
2:00p
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts!
Nov
14
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Nov
14
2:00p
End Date
Nov
14
2:00p
End Date
History of Calliham
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you love history? Perhaps you are just a little curious about the park attractions and local history. Come to this presentation to have your questions answered.
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Nov
15
2:00p
End Date
Nov
15
2:30p
End Date
Symbiotic Sweeties
Hill Country State Natural Area
There are plenty of #RelationshipGoals in nature!
Nov
16
8:15a
End Date
Nov
16
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Nov
16
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Nov
16
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Nov
16
9:00a
End Date
Go Fish - Learn to Fish Event!
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us at McKinney Falls State Park where youth and adults can learn the basics of fishing. Event start time is 9:00 A.M.
Nov
16
9:00a
End Date
Buescher State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Central TX (Registration Open)
Buescher State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov
16
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Nov
16
9:30a
End Date
Dinosaur Valley State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Fort Worth 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
16
10:00a
End Date
Nov
16
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
16
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Nov
16
10:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Nature Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Join our interpretive park ranger on this short guided hike as we explore all that nature and wildlife have to offer within Choke Canyon State Park.
Nov
16
10:00a
End Date
Trails, Cameras, Action!
Hill Country State Natural Area
Get your cameras ready and put your detective skills to the test!
Nov
16
10:00a
End Date
Nov
16
11:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided hike on our trails throughout the park and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Nov
16
11:00a
End Date
Nov
16
1:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Nov
16
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Nov
16
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Nov
16
2:00p
End Date
Nov
16
2:00p
End Date
Bug Buddy
Fairfield Lake State Park
This quick art adventure will give you a chance to be in nature and begin your own nature journal where you create your own BUG BUDDY!
Nov
16
2:00p
End Date
Nov
16
2:30p
End Date
Nature Journaling 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we learn how to keep a nature journal.
Nov
16
3:00p
End Date
Nov
16
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
16
6:00p
End Date
Nov
16
9:00p
End Date
Nov
17
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Nov
17
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Nov
17
10:00a
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters.
Nov
17
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Nov
17
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
17
11:30a
End Date
Art in the Park
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Create a one of a kind masterpiece to remember your adventure in the park!
Nov
17
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Nov
17
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Nov
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!
Nov
19
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Nov
20
10:00a
End Date
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Nov
21
2:00p
End Date
Nov
22
2:00p
End Date
Nov
22
2:30p
End Date
Nov
22
5:00p
End Date
Evening Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
22
6:00p
End Date
Nov
23
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 11/23/2019
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.
Nov
23
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Nov
23
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Nov
23
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Nov
23
9:00a
End Date
Huntsville State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston TX (Registration Open)
Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov
23
9:00a
End Date
Backcountry Buddies
Hill Country State Natural Area
New to hiking? Need hiking buddies? We’ve got you covered!
Nov
23
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Nov
23
10:00a
End Date
Nov
23
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
23
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Nov
23
10:00a
End Date
Nov
23
11:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided hike on our trails throughout the park and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Nov
23
1:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Nov
23
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Nov
23
2:00p
End Date
Nov
23
2:00p
End Date
Nov
23
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
23
6:00p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Nov
23
6:30p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we learn to navigate our dark skies.
Nov
24
7:00a
End Date
Nov
24
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Nov
24
8:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an introduction to the great hobby of birding.
Nov
24
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Nov
24
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Nov
24
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
24
11:00a
End Date
Animal Investigations
Palmetto State Park
Join a Ranger for a hands on exploration of some interesting creature features that help animals in the wild.
Nov
24
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Nov
24
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Nov
24
2:00p
End Date
Nov
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!
Nov
26
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Nov
27
10:00a
End Date
Heritage Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Join a park ranger on a guided hike to discover the past, present, and future of Hill Country State Natural Area!
Nov
28
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Nov
28
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Nov
28
10:30a
End Date
2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K
South Llano River State Park
Earn those Thanksgiving calories here at the park for our 2nd annual Turkey Trot 5K .
Nov
28
2:00p
End Date
Nov
28
2:30p
End Date
Turkey Pass (or Pass the Turkey) Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us on a cornucopia-shaped hike to the top of Enchanted Rock to work off your day's 'stuffings.'
Nov
29
7:00a
End Date
#OptOutside Sunrise Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Why wake up early to go shopping when you could wake up early to go hiking?!
Nov
29
9:00a
End Date
12th Annual "Walk Off the Bird" Bird Walk
Tyler State Park
Spend Black Friday with our feathered friends.
Nov
29
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Nov
29
1:30p
End Date
Nov
29
2:00p
End Date
Nov
29
2:00p
End Date
Nov
29
2:30p
End Date
Opt-Outside Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Need to work off some additional Thanksgiving calories?
Nov
30
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Nov
30
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Nov
30
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Nov
30
9:00a
End Date
Birds, Bugs, and Botany
Hill Country State Natural Area
Birding is about more than just identification, it’s about discovering the secrets of a bird’s habitat.
Nov
30
9:00a
End Date
Nov
30
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Nov
30
10:00a
End Date
Nov
30
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
30
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Nov
30
10:00a
End Date
Deck the Halls
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Make Christmas decorations with natural materials
Nov
30
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Nov
30
2:00p
End Date
Nov
30
2:00p
End Date
Nov
30
2:00p
End Date
Nov
30
2:00p
End Date
Nov
30
3:00p
End Date
Nov
30
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
December 2019
Dec
1
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Dec
1
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Dec
1
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Dec
1
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
1
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!
Dec
1
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Dec
1
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.
Dec
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!
Dec
2
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed Dec. 2-4
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed Dec. 2-4 for a public hunt.
Dec
3
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Dec
5
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Dec
5
2:00p
End Date
Dec
6
8:00a
End Date
First Friday Birding
Palmetto State Park
On the first Friday of every month join park staff as we see what we can see. From first time fledglings to seasoned eagle eyes, all are welcome.
Dec
6
8:00a
End Date
First Friday Birding
Palmetto State Park
On the first Friday of every month join park staff as we see what we can see. From first time fledglings to seasoned eagle eyes, all are welcome.
Dec
6
2:00p
End Date
Dec
6
5:00p
End Date
Evening Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
6
6:00p
End Date
Dec
7
7:30a
End Date
Select A Fly Challenge
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Bring your favorite fly rod out for a day of friendly competition! Our annual Select a Fly Challenge benefits the educational mission of the Friends of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
Dec
7
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 12/07/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Limited space-reservation required!
Dec
7
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Dec
7
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Dec
7
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Dec
7
9:00a
End Date
Dec
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Come join the Dutch Oven D.O.G.s for great food and fellowship the first Saturday of the month.
Dec
7
9:00a
End Date
Volunteer Workday
Village Creek State Park
Recovery from hurricane Harvey continues at Village Creek State Park. We are working hard to get more of our trails and other areas of the park open for visitors and we need your help.
On the first Saturday of every month, we are inviting anyone who has an hour, or two, or more that they can volunteer, to come lend a hand to get the park back in shape.
Dec
7
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Dec
7
10:00a
End Date
Dec
7
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
7
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Dec
7
10:00a
End Date
Dec
7
11:00a
End Date
Pearl Harbor Ceremony aboard the TEXAS
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Dec
7
1:00p
End Date
Dec
7
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Dec
7
2:00p
End Date
Dec
7
2:00p
End Date
Dec
7
2:00p
End Date
Dec
7
2:00p
End Date
Ornament Making Workshop
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join a ranger in creating fun holiday ornaments to hang on your tree!
All ages and skill levels welcome but supplies are limited.
Dec
7
3:00p
End Date
Christmas at the Ranch
South Llano River State Park
Celebrate Christmas with us at Mr. Buck's historic ranch home as we decorate trees, take pictures with Santa, some Christmas tunes on the front porch, hot chocolate, and more!
Dec
7
3:00p
End Date
Dec
7
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
7
3:30p
End Date
Dec
8
End Date
Dec
8
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Dec
8
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Afternoon Ranger Walks
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a guided hike of Palmetto State Park. All ages welcome.
Dec
8
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Dec
8
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Dec
8
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
8
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Dec
8
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.
Dec
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!
Dec
9
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed Dec. 9-11
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed Dec. 9-11 for a public hunt.
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
10
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Dec
11
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
12
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
12
2:00p
End Date
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Dec
13
4:00p
End Date
Dec
13
5:00p
End Date
Dec
13
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park 2019
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 8th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Dec
13
6:30p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, and Smokey the Bear and drive through decorated campgrounds. Refreshments will be served.
Dec
14
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Guided Hike 12/14/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.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.
Dec
14
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Dec
14
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Dec
14
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Dec
14
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Dec
14
10:00a
End Date
Dec
14
10:00a
End Date
Dec
14
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
14
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Dec
14
11:00a
End Date
Battleship TEXAS Presents “Yuletide TEXAS”
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Dec
14
11:00a
End Date
Dec
14
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Dec
14
2:00p
End Date
Dec
14
2:00p
End Date
Beginner's Birdwatching
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Dec
14
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
14
4:00p
End Date
Dec
14
5:00p
End Date
Dec
14
5:00p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Dec
14
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park 2019
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 8th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Dec
14
6:00p
End Date
Dec
14
6:30p
End Date
Christmas In the Park - Fairfield
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us for the 10th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Gather around a warm campfire with a cup of hot cocoa or take a drive through the decorated campsites or take a hayride! (Weather permitting)
You can take pictures with Santa from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Dec
14
6:30p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, and Smokey the Bear and drive through decorated campgrounds. Refreshments will be served.
Dec
14
8:00p
End Date
Dec
15
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Dec
15
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Dec
15
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Dec
15
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
15
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Dec
15
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.
Dec
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!
Dec
15
5:30p
End Date
50th Annual LBJ Tree Lighting
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join us in our favorite holiday tradition!
Dec
17
4:00p
End Date
Welcome to the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover our beautiful region where there's more than meets the eye.
Dec
19
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Homeless Dog
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Dec
19
2:00p
End Date
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Ornament Making Workshop
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join a ranger in creating fun holiday ornaments to hang on your tree!
All ages and skill levels welcome but supplies are limited.
Dec
20
5:00p
End Date
Evening Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
20
6:00p
End Date
Dec
21
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Dec
21
8:30a
End Date
Birding Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore bird life on a slow nature walk through Limpia Canyon with experienced volunteers.
Dec
21
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Saturday Morning Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us to learn the about the cultural and natural history of Honey Creek.
Dec
21
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Dec
21
10:00a
End Date
Dec
21
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
21
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Dec
21
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Dec
21
2:00p
End Date
Dec
21
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
21
9:00p
End Date
Dec
22
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Dec
22
9:30a
End Date
Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Dec
22
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Dec
22
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
22
2:00p
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a historic tour of Mission Espiritu Santo
Dec
22
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.
Dec
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!