Goose Island State Park

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Great Texas Birding Classic - Big Sit!
Help us compete in the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the U.S.!
Texas Master Naturalist - Mid Coast Chapter Meeting
TMN - Mid Coast Chapter is hosting their monthly meeting at Goose Island. Non-members are welcome!
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Goose Island Extravaganza!
🎉 Join us in the celebration of 100 years in Texas State Parks! Activities include fishing, atlatl throwing, kayaking, a star party, demonstrations, food, and much, much more!
Big Tree Ornaments (Registration Required)
Create a unique souvenir ornament using a piece of Big Tree!
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
First Full Moon Hike
It's the first full moon of the year. Let's explore the park after dark!
Guided Nature Walk
Join a ranger on a walk through the park.
Fishing with an Ambassador
Stop by and fish with us!
Goose Island Extravaganza: Star Party!
🎉 Join us in the celebration of 100 years in Texas State Parks! We're partnering with the Corpus Christi Astronomical Society for an epic star party!
Civilian Conservation S'more
Help us celebrate 100 s'more years of Texas State Parks by recreating our historic CCC Recreation Hall using only s'mores ingredients!
Woodland Bird Walk
What will you find on a bird walk through the woods?
Shorebird Tram Tour
Birding with ease, hop on our electric tram!
Paddle with a Park Ranger
*Reservations Required* The bay is calling, and I must go...
Kayaking with a Ranger *Registration Required*
The bay is calling, and I must go...
Coffee with a Ranger
Stop by our historic CCC Recreation Hall for some coffee and a Q&A with a park ranger.
Take Aim with Atlatls (Registration Required)
Atl-what?! Come find out!
Discoveries in the Dark
Explore the park after dark!
Junior Ranger Academy
Want to become the next junior ranger? We'll help!
Camping 101 with the Aransas County Library
Learn about the camping basics by joining Ranger Sara at the Aransas Co. Public Library!
National Moth Night
It's National Moth Week! Join us in discovering the nocturnal pollinators of Goose Island.
Fishing with a Ranger
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620ft pier!
Take Aim with Atlatls (Registration Required)
Atl-what?! Come find out!
Gyotaku (Registration Required)
Join us to learn about this Japanese art form and create your own fish print! All supplies will be provided.
Gyotaku (Registration Required)
Join us to learn about this Japanese art form and create your own fish print! All supplies will be provided.
Coffee with a Ranger
Stop by our historic CCC Recreation Hall for some coffee and a Q&A with a park ranger.
Art in the Park: Watercolor Postcards
Create your own nature-inspired postcard to send to a friend or loved one.
What Lurks Beneath
What kind of marine life is found in our local bays? Join our rangers to find out!
Discoveries in the Dark
Explore the park after dark!
Sunrise Stroll
Enjoy a leisurely stroll before the summer heat creeps up.
El Viaje - The Journey (CANCELLED AS OF 9/15/23)
Join us in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!
Discoveries in the Dark
Explore the park after dark!
Art in the Park: Watercolor Postcards
Create your own nature-inspired postcard to send to a friend or loved one.
Shorebird Walk (was Woodland Bird Walk)
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Shorebird Walk
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Shorebird Walk
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Miniature Marvels
Learn what the big deal is about our smallest species of birds: hummingbirds!
Christmas in the Park
See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities, and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!
Birding with Bob
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Make and Take: Pinhole Projector
Prepare for the upcoming annular solar eclipse by making a pinhole projector for safe viewing.
Shorebird Walk
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Eclipse 101
Join a ranger from 3-4pm at the CCC Recreation Hall to learn about different types of solar eclipses.
Gratitude Hike
Get in the holiday spirit by giving thanks in nature.
Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Join a ranger on a ride through the park to learn about the history and ecology that makes Goose Island unique.
Opt Outside Walk
Skip the crowded shops and opt to spend time outside!
Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Join a ranger on a ride through the park to learn about the history and ecology that makes Goose Island unique.
Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Join a ranger on a ride through the park to learn about the history and ecology that makes Goose Island unique.
America's Forgotten Tea
Learn about North America's only caffeine-producing shrub!
Big Tree Birding
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Birding 101
Birding is for everyone!
Shorebird Walk
What shorebirds will you see?
First Day Birding (Registration Required)
Start your year off right by choosing to be outside!
First Day Hike
Start your year off right with a walk outside!
Self-Guided First Day Hike Photo Scavenger Hunt
Spend the first day of 2024 exploring the park!
Explore Bowhunting
Join us for a hands-on workshop that will get you ready to go out and harvest your first deer with a bow.
Fishing with a Ranger
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620ft pier!
Take Aim with Atlatls (Registration Required)
Atl-what?! Come find out!
S'more Stories
Share your camping experiences over a nice fire, and enjoy a s'more!
Storytime and Craft: Leaping Frogs (at the Aransas County Library)
It's a frog's favorite day: Leap Day!
Discovery Table
What will you learn about today?
Whooping Crane Couples Walk
Did you know that Whooping Crane pairs are bonded for life?
Galentine's Day Tea Party
Celebrate your gal pals while enjoying a cup of native Yaupon Holly tea!
Fishing with a Ranger
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620ft pier!
Whooper Walk at Big Tree
Due to popular demand, Goose Island is adding on more Whooper Walks!
Monarch & Milkweed Survey (Rescheduled to 3/28)
Help us conduct a survey for the host plant of the iconic Monarch Butterfly: Milkweed.
Introduction to Loom Knitting (Registration Required)
Try your hand at a new craft!
Woodland Bird Walk
What will you find on a bird walk through the woods?
Goose Island Birding Festival
Join us in celebrating one of the best times of the year: Spring Migration!
Intro to Archery (Registration Required)
Discover your new favorite hobby: archery!
Whooper Walk at Big Tree
Due to popular demand, Goose Island is adding on more Whooper Walks!
Gyotaku (Registration Required)
Join us to learn about this Japanese art form and create your own fish print! All supplies will be provided.