Birding
July 2026
Jul
15
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
15
7:00p
End Date
Birds of the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Get to know the many winged wonders of our sky island oasis.
Jul
17
9:00a
End Date
Morning Tram Tour (AM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul
17
7:45p
End Date
Sunset Swifts
Bastrop State Park
Swoops, dives, and chittering! Come watch with Chimney Swifts at sunset!
Jul
18
8:30a
End Date
Birding on the New Property
Lockhart State Park
Join a Ranger to explore the new acreage at Lockhart State Park and look for birds!
Jul
18
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Morning Tram Tour (AM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Jul
19
9:00a
End Date
Morning 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: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
19
9:30a
End Date
Morning Nature Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.
Jul
19
6:00p
End Date
Discovery Tram Tour (PM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul
20
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
21
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
22
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
22
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
22
7:00p
End Date
Birds of the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Get to know the many winged wonders of our sky island oasis.
Jul
23
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
24
8:30a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join a park ranger to for a low-key birdwatching adventure!
Jul
25
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a morning of birdwatching along the scenic Cottonwood Trail
Jul
25
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Morning Tram Tour (AM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Exploration Station- Come and Go Discovery Table
Bastrop State Park
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Jul
25
6:00p
End Date
Discovery Tram Tour (PM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul
26
9:00a
End Date
Morning 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: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
26
9:30a
End Date
Morning Nature Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.
Jul
29
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Morning Tram Tour (AM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
Jul
31
7:45p
End Date
Sunset Swifts
Bastrop State Park
Swoops, dives, and chittering! Come watch with Chimney Swifts at sunset!
August 2026
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Morning 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: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
5
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
8
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Aug
8
8:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Huntsville State Park
Take a moment to learn the skill and joy of observing our feathered friends.
Aug
8
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
8
8:45a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Morning 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: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
12
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
15
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Morning 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: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
19
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
22
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Morning 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: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
26
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Morning 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: (956) 565-3919.
September 2026
Sep
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
12
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
October 2026
Oct
2
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
Lake Somerville Fall Festival🍂
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join us for horseback riding, Dutch oven cooking, fishing activities, archery education, water safety, and family-friendly fun.
November 2026
Nov
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
You’re invited to join us at Dinosaur Valley State Park for our 2nd annual Dino-bility Day - a celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities!
December 2026
Dec
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Dec
26
10:00a
End Date
Nest Quest
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Kids will learn how to identify common birds and practice with binoculars on this ranger-led bird walk.
January 2027
Jan
9
8:00a
End Date
Winter Bird Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for vesper sparrows, loggerhead shrikes, spotted towhees, and other winter residents in the varied habitats along Lytle's Loop.