Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

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Wild Wellness
Connect with nature through exercise and meditation.
Bentsen Birds
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Our Night Sky
What makes up our night sky? Is there more than meets the eye? Learn about the celestial bodies that make up the sky and the stories told about them.
Hawk ID Workshop
Get all the tips, tricks, and more to identify the hawk-filled skies this migration season.
Fire-Building 101
Prepare for the outdoors by learning the basics of fire starting and fire safety.
Night Ride
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Fishing for Beginners
Get certified! Become a bona fide angler with Bentsen State Park. Open to all ages.
Archery Basics
Learn about archery safety and techniques before trying your hand at hitting the bullseye.
Mothing for Beginners
Enter the fascinating world of moths and discover the beauty of these diverse butterfly relatives.
Junior Ranger Club
Fun activities for our future Rangers!
World Migratory Bird Day
World Migratory Bird Day - Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at BRGVSP!
Trick- or -Tweet
Create your own eco-friendly bird feeder from pumpkins for Halloween!
Arachineers: Spooky Spider Science
Discover the amazing world of spiders in this hands-on program where nature meets engineering!
The Misunderstood Bat
October 24 - 31 is National Bat Week!
Sitting with the Birds
Big Sit at Bentsen!
Park of the Dead
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at BRGVSP!
Archery Basics
Learn about archery safety and techniques before trying your hand at hitting the bullseye.
Winter Speaker Series
Join us for an inspiring nature speaker series where each month brings a fresh topic, new voices, and exciting discoveries about the world around us.
Night Ride
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Fishing for Beginners
Get certified! Become a bona fide angler with Bentsen State Park. Open to all ages.
Winter Speaker Series
Join us for an inspiring nature speaker series where each month brings a fresh topic, new voices, and exciting discoveries about the world around us.
Birding 101
Learn the basics of birding and what makes birdwatching such a popular hobby. No experience required!
Knots for Everyday Use
Master the art of knots and transform ordinary situations into extraordinary solutions with the timeless skill of knot tying.
Birding Tram Tour
Join a park naturalist and ride along for an easy birding experience.
S'more History
Enjoy a classic camping treat while learning about its crazy origins.
Night Ride
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Wild Wellness
Connect with nature through exercise and meditation.
Our Night Sky
What makes up our night sky? Is there more than meets the eye? Learn about the celestial bodies that make up the sky and the stories told about them.
Hawk ID Workshop
Get all the tips, tricks, and more to identify the hawk-filled skies this migration season.
Archery Basics
Learn about archery safety and techniques before trying your hand at hitting the bullseye.
Junior Ranger Club
Fun activities for our future Rangers!
Winter Speaker Series
Join us for an inspiring nature speaker series where each month brings a fresh topic, new voices, and exciting discoveries about the world around us. Our February topic is Citizen Science!
Birding Basics
Learn the basics of birding and what makes birdwatching such a popular hobby. No experience required!
Birding Tram Tour
Join a park naturalist and ride along for an easy birding experience.