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Birding

June 2026

Jun 28
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.
Jun 28
10:00a
End Date

Learn to Bird

Sea Rim State Park
Want to try a new hobby?

July 2026

Jul 1
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 3
9:00a
End Date

Red, White, and Blue Birding Walk

Purtis Creek State Park
What's that chirp? Join us to find out!
Jul 3
9:00a
End Date

Red, White & Blue Bird Walk

Goose Island State Park
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a patriotic bird walk!
Jul 4
8:00a
End Date

America 250: Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join us as we look for red, white, and blue birds!
Jul 4
8:00a
End Date

Red, White, and Blue Bird Walk

Abilene State Park
Come look for birds that match the Star Spangled Banner.
Jul 4
9:00a
End Date

Red, White and Blue Birds Hike

Falcon State Park
Join us for a bird walk and celebrate America's 250th birthday!
Jul 4
9:00a
End Date

Red, White, and Blue Bird Walk!

McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a festive bird walk celebrating the incredible diversity of red, white, and blue bird species found in our park.
Jul 4
9:00a
End Date

Red, White, and Blue Birding Walk

Village Creek State Park
In honor of the USA's 250th, join a Park Ranger to learn about birding and see how many red, white, or blue birds we can find along the way.
Jul 4
9:30a
End Date

Red, White, and Blue Birding Hike

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
How many birds can you find sporting the flags colors on this guided hike?
Jul 4
9:30a
End Date

Red, White, & Blue Birds

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Star Spangled Feathers!
Jul 4
1:00p
End Date

Red, White, and Bird

Tyler State Park
Lets go birding!
Jul 4
2:00p
End Date

Red, White, and Bluebirds

Daingerfield State Park
Celebrate America250 by learning the birding basics with a park ranger and searching for colorful birds!
Jul 5
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 8
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 10
8:00a
End Date

Birding Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a morning of birdwatching along the scenic Cottonwood Trail
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 End Date

Learn to Bird

Sea Rim State Park
Want to try a new hobby?
Jul 11
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
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 11
8:30a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
Jul 11
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!
Jul 11
9:00a
End Date

Morning Ranger Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Join Ranger Charlie on a morning hike up Skyline Drive Trail to the Keesey Canyon Overlook. It offers the best view of the park and surrounding area.
Jul 11
9:00a
End Date

July Bird Walk

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join Ranger Hannah on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and those looking to enjoy the outdoors before it gets too hot.
Jul 11
9:00a
End Date

Coffee with the Birds - Birds Hike

Lake Whitney State Park
Start your morning off right with a peaceful bird hike and some fresh conversation about the language of bird song! Join Ranger Lory as she guides you on a relaxing hike where we'll listen to the morning chorus and talk about the fascinating language of bird song.
Jul 12
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 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
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
9:00a
End Date

Birding for Beginners

Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn
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 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
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

Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦

Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Jul 25
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Bird

Sea Rim State Park
Want to try a new hobby?
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 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

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
Aug 1
9:00a
End Date

Coffee and Birds

McKinney Falls State Park
Enjoy your morning coffee with a side of bird watching!
Aug 1
9:00a
End Date

Backyard Birding

Purtis Creek State Park
What's that chirp? Join us to find out!
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
8:45a
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 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!

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

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
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!