Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks! At this stationary program we'll discuss the tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks! At this stationary program we'll discuss the tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
Join a ranger to learn how fossils are created and learn about the fossils uncovered in the Paluxy River. Become a paleontologist to uncover fossils in our sand box and create your own fossil impressions in clay.
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks! At this stationary program we'll discuss the tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
At this stationary program we'll discuss the tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
Notice: Event canceled due to weather.
Learn about our planets and galaxy while strolling an example distance between each one. Program ends at the Star Party location.
Join a ranger for a 1-mile guided walk to explore our local ecosystems as we see what plants are greening-up and flowering this spring. Learn how to ID a tree and some of our wildflowers along the way. We will also demonstrate how to use the iNaturalist app to help you ID plants.
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Dinosaur Valley is home to a diverse group of insects, many of which are active at night! Stop by to examine our insect populations. Visitors are encouraged to take pictures of the bugs they see and contribute observations to iNaturalist. Stay the whole evening or stop by at different times. We will see more insect diversity the later it gets!
Join a ranger to learn how to build a successful campfire. Learn about the different structures and fuel sources used. After a demonstration, participants will get to build a campfire. We will light the structure if we are not in a burn ban at the time. Enjoy some s’more treats afterwards to celebrate your fire building success.
Join a ranger to learn the basics of fishing. Learn how to tie on a hook, cast a line, and hear about common fish found in the Paluxy River. We will have limited fishing rods and bait for participants to fish at the blue hole. Want to continue to fish after the program? Stop by our headquarters building and check out our Tackle Loaner Program. You may fish at any Texas State Park without a fishing license. State bag and length limits still apply.
Join a ranger on a walking Track Talk. We will hike a 1-mile round trip trail as we explore some of the different trackways in the Paluxy River. There is a chance to get into 1-2 ft of water and walk with the dinosaurs mid hike if the river levels are appropriate.
Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn our Junior Ranger Badge with our park rangers! This month we will be learning about our park mammals and how we survey for them.
Spring Wingding is a community celebration that brings together all types of nature enthusiasts to share their expert knowledge with YOU about birds, bats, bees, butterflies, & dinosaurs!
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.
Join a ranger for a 1-mile guided walk to explore our local ecosystems as we see what plants are flowering this spring. Learn how to identify our common wildflowers and what insects rely on them. We will also demonstrate how to use the iNaturalist to help you identify plants.
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
At this stationary program we'll discuss the tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
Join a ranger to learn about our local environment through arts and crafts. In this event we will celebrate the cochineal insect and its use as a natural dye source.
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
At this stationary program we'll discuss the tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
Learn the art of observing nature around you. Create your own nature notebook to compile sketches of plants and animals you see. Don’t fancy yourself a drawer, try writing a poem instead.
Join a ranger on a 1-mile stroll through different habitats in the park. Learn how each of these areas creates a home for our wildlife in the park. Develop your observation skills as we explore the sights, sounds and smells of DVSP. Bring your nature journal and learn how to use different nature apps.
Join a ranger and test your knowledge about our state parks and wildlife that call DVSP home. Fun for the whole family! You will all be winners at the end with your newfound knowledge. Enjoy a roasted s'more before we play the game.
Join a ranger on a walking Track Talk. We will hike a 1-mile round trip trail as we explore some of the different trackways in the Paluxy River. There is a chance to get into 1-2 feet of water and walk with the dinosaurs mid hike if the river levels are appropriate.
Learn the basics of fishing with this kid-friendly activity!
Have you ever wondered if you can keep that fish you just caught? Well, come learn how we fissure that out by learning the basics of the rod, the reel, how to cast, and how to look up our fish.
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Dinosaur Valley is home to a diverse group of insects, many of which are active at night! Stop by to examine our insect populations. Visitors are encouraged to take pictures of the bugs they see and contribute observations to iNaturalist. Stay the whole evening or stop by at different times. We will see more insect diversity the later it gets!
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
At this stationary program we'll discuss the tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
