Goose Island State Park
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- Intro to Archery *Registration Required*
- Discover your new favorite hobby: archery!
- Live Oak Ornaments
- Transform a slice from a live oak tree into a one-of-a-kind ornament!
- Woodland Bird Tour
- Spring migration has kicked off!
- Shorebird Tour
- Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my!
- Hike and Seek
- Learn about the plants and wildlife around you using the "Seek" smartphone app!
- First Day Birding Tour
- Start your new year off on the right *wing*.
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- National Moth Week: Moth Exploration
- It's National Moth Week! Join us in discovering the nocturnal pollinators of Goose Island.
- What Lurks Beneath
- What kind of marine life is found in our local bays? Join a ranger to find out!
- Birding with a Ranger
- Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
- Christmas in the Park
- See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities, and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite! (Campsites are FULL)
- Birding with Bob
- Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
- Opt Outside Walk
- Skip the crowded shops and opt to spend time outside!
- America's Forgotten Tea
- Learn about North America's only caffeine-producing shrub!
- Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
- Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
- Shorebird Walk
- Spring bird walks are back!
- First Day Hike
- Start your year off right with a walk outside!
- 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.
- Take Aim with Atlatls (Registration Required)
- Atl-what?! Come find out!
- Whooping Crane Couples Walk
- Did you know that Whooping Crane pairs are bonded for life?
- Galentine's Day Guided Hike and Tea Party
- Celebrate your gal pals while enjoying a cup of native Yaupon Holly tea!
- 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!
- Kayak Litter Cleanup (Registration Required)
- Help us remove trash from the bay from one of our kayaks!
- Sink Your Shucks Community Oyster Reef Restoration Event (Registration Required)
- Support local waterways and marine life by helping us restore oyster reefs!
- Canceled - Kayak Tour of St. Charles Bay
- This program has been canceled due to the high wind forecast.
- Discoveries in the Dark
- Explore the park after dark!
- National Moth Week: Insects of the Night (CANCELLED)
- This program is canceled due to rain.
- Fishing with a Ranger
- Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
- Pollinator BioBlitz: Insects of the Night
- What is a BioBlitz? Join a ranger to find out and explore bugs at night!
- End of Summer S'mores Party
- It's the last Friday before it's time to return to school. Share your summer stories while enjoying a s'more!
- Kayak Tour of St. Charles Bay *Registration Required*
- What will we see on today's trip?
- Birding with a Ranger
- Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
- Cleanup for the Cranes (Registration Required)
- Help us prepare for the arrival of Whooping Cranes!
- iNaturalist 101: Discovering the Outdoors
- Using smartphones, we'll discover the world around us!
- Birding with a Ranger
- Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
- Wings Rescue Center - Rehabber and Handler Program
- Join us for a presentation from Wings Rescue Center's certified rehabber and handler, Amy Benkowski.
- First Day Fishing
- Start the new year off right by spending some time outdoors!
- Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
- Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
- Live Oak Ornaments at Tropical Christmas
- Stop by Tropical Christmas at the Rockport Fair Grounds to decorate an ornament!
- Oysters: The Pearl of Goose Island
- How do oysters provide protection to the coast? Come find out!
- Vaquero Skills at the Aransas County Community Center
- Join us at the Smithsonian: Museum on Main Street from 10am-12pm!
- Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
- Explore the park history from the comfort of our electric tram.
- Birding with a Ranger
- Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
- Family Volunteer Day at Goose Island State Park
- Join us for Texas State Parks' first Family Volunteer Day on April 26th!
- Hunter Education Internet + Field Course (Registration Required)
- Obtain your Hunter Education certification followed by fishing with the instructor.
- Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
- Explore the park history from the comfort of our electric tram.
- Night Sky Exploration
- Join a ranger as we tour the constellations of the night sky!
