Calendar of Events

Birding

May 2026

May 23
8:30a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
May 24
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
May 24
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about the great hobby of birding!
May 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: (956) 565-3919.
May 25
9:00a
End Date

Birding 101 Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Discover the birds of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park on this Ranger-guided hike!
May 25
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Inks Lake State Park
Come join us to learn how to become a bird expert!
May 27
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
May 28
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May 28
2:00p
End Date

Electric Tram Tour

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May 29
9:00a
End Date

Bentsen Tram Tour

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!
May 29
2:30p
End Date

Roving Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Visit a ranger at Big Tree!
May 29
4:30p
End Date

Caprock Canyons Van Tour (BOOKED)

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy the sunset in Caprock!
May 30
7:30a
End Date

Bird Walk

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for summer tanagers, painted buntings, golden-cheeked warblers, and other summer specialties along Government Canyon's Backcountry Trails.
May 30
8:30a
End Date

Birding 101 Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our feathered friends in the park!
May 30
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May 30
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
May 30
8:45a
End Date

Bird Walk with a Ranger

Falcon State Park
Grab your binoculars and let's look at some birds!
May 30
9:00a
End Date

Painted Wings at Lake Whitney State Park

Lake Whitney State Park
A flutter of color awaits! Join us for Painted Wings at Lake Whitney State Park, a colorful, family-friendly educational program to learn all about our native butterflies. Learn about the fascinating life cycles, habits, and local species of these delicate pollinators.
May 30
9:00a
End Date

Bird Walk

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk with us as we search for some of the many bird species of Goliad State Park!
May 30
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Bird

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger to learn the basics of bird identification. We will teach you some simple steps to recognizing shapes and colors of our local birds. Learn how to use your binoculars. We will then head out on a 1-mile nature walk.
May 30
10:00a
End Date

Birding 101

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Birding basics for beginning birders -
May 30
2:00p
End Date

Birding 101

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Birding basics for beginning birders -
May 31
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
May 31
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
May 31
2:00p
End Date

Electric Tram Tour

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.

June 2026

Jun 5
9:00a
End Date

Wing Walks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Jun 7
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Jun 12
2:00p
End Date

Birds of a Feather

Tyler State Park
Lets go birding!
Jun 13
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Jun 13
8:00a
End Date

Birding 101

Huntsville State Park
Take a moment to learn the skill and joy of observing our feathered friends.
Jun 13
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!
Jun 14
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Jun 21
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Jun 27
8:30a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
Jun 28
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.

July 2026

Jul 4
9:30a
End Date

Red, White, & Blue Birds

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Star Spangled Feathers!
Jul 5
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Jul 10
9:00a
End Date

Wing Walks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Jul 11
8:00a
End Date

Birding 101

Huntsville State Park
Take a moment to learn the skill and joy of observing our feathered friends.
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Jul 19
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Jul 25
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦

Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Jul 26
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.

August 2026

Aug 2
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
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 9
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Aug 16
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Aug 22
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦

Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Aug 23
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.

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 6
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Sep 13
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
Sep 20
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
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!
Sep 27
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.

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!

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!