Government Canyon State Natural Area

Wildflower Walk
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
CANCELLED - The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
RESCHEDULED - Mother's Day Plant Walk
Enjoy Mother Nature with your Mom!
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Explore the Night Sky
Join us for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.
Birding Outing: Painted Buntings
Beginner's Hike for Women Only
Birding Outing: Golden-cheeked Warblers
Birding Outing: Golden-cheeked Warblers
Poetry Hike
Release your inner Wordsmith on a special, guided hike.
First Saturday Guided Hike
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a guided hike!
National Trails Day Guided Hike
Join us on the first Saturday of the month (which is National Trails Day this month) for a guided hike!
Memorial Day Hike for Veterans
Join fellow veterans for a Memorial Day Hike.
Sunset History Hike
Interested in Government Canyon History? Join us on the first Kallison Sunset History Hike!
Craft an Aquifer
Join us for Earth Day Aquifer Crafting fun!
CANCELLED--100 S'more Years at Government Canyon SNA - "S'maquifers"
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks by making s'mores and swapping stories by the fire.
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Learn about some of the plant native to Bexar County
Intro to Hiking: For Women Only
Join us for a women-only introduction to hiking.
National Trails Day Family Friendly Stroll
Celebrate National Trails Day with a pleasant stoll on the Discovery Trail
Intro to Hiking: For Women Only
Join us for a women-only introduction to hiking.
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Learn about some of the plant native to Bexar County
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Learn about some of the plants native to Bexar County
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Learn about some of the plant native to Bexar County
Father's Day Hike
Join Ranger Nic for a 4 mile hike on the Bluff Spurs with a Father's Day twist
First Saturday Guided Hike
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA.
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Learn about some of the plant native to Bexar County
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Learn about some of the plant native to Bexar County
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Learn about some of the plants native to Bexar County
Connect to the Canyon
A quiet sensory immersion hike
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Learn about some of the plants native to Bexar County
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Learn about some of the plants native to Bexar County
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Learn about some of the plants native to Bexar County
GCSNA After Dark
A guided night hike
Nature Journaling
Take a moment to collect your thoughts
Sounds of the Night
What creatures am I hearing from my tent????
Watercolor Wonders
Enjoy the Outdoors by painting it!
Make 'n Take a SUNtacular Eclipse Viewer!
Get ready for the upcoming solar eclipses and make a pinhole viewer with Friends of Government Canyon volunteers.
First Saturday Guided Hike
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA.
Eclipse Legends, Lore and Science Hike
Join dedicated volunteers for a special edition of our monthly First Saturday Guided Hike.
Help Us Clean Up at Camp Oh-No
Learn about Leave No Trace principles that can make your camping trip better for you and the environment.
Habitat Hike
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Habitat Hike
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Kallison Ranch Hike
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Guided Hike from North Bluff Spur Overlook
So, you’ve watched the eclipse from the North Bluff Spur Overlook – NOW WHAT? Why not take a guided hike with the trail guide who has been at the overlook during the eclipse?
Guided Hike from Chula Vista
So, you've watched the eclipse from Chula Vista--NOW WHAT? Why not take a guided hike with the trail guide who has been at the overlook during the eclipse?
Habitat Hike
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Bluff Spurs Hike
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to wet trail conditions. The Bluff Spurs Trail is closed. We'll try again on November 18!
Bluff Spurs Hike
Get a bird’s-eye view of Government Canyon on this ranger-led hike.
Junior Ranger Academy
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Junior Ranger Academy
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Junior Ranger Academy
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Junior Ranger Academy
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Wind Riders and Buried Treasure
Plants can’t move quickly by themselves, so they harness the wind and wildlife to find new growing locations for their seeds.
Wind Riders and Buried Treasure
Plants can’t move quickly by themselves, so they harness the wind and wildlife to find new growing locations for their seeds.
Wind Riders and Buried Treasure
Plants can’t move quickly by themselves, so they harness the wind and wildlife to find new growing locations for their seeds.
Veterans Day Hike
Come out to Government Canyon State Natural Area and celebrate our military members with a Veterans Day Hike!
Prep for the Pro Hab Hike
Do you want to hike to Government Canyon’s Protected Habitat (Pro Hab)? Are you feeling unsure about taking on such a long hike? Join experienced guides who will lead you on a series of progressively longer hikes to help you prepare.
Prep for the Pro Hab Hike
Do you want to hike to Government Canyon’s Protected Habitat (Pro Hab)? Are you feeling unsure about taking on such a long hike? Join experienced guides who will lead you on a series of progressively longer hikes to help you prepare.
Prep for the Pro Hab Hike
Do you want to hike to Government Canyon’s Protected Habitat (Pro Hab)? Are you feeling unsure about taking on such a long hike? Join experienced guides who will lead you on a series of progressively longer hikes to help you prepare.
Guided Hike to the Protected Habitat Area
Ready for a longer hike? Join experienced guides for an all-day excursion into the farthest reaches of Government Canyon SNA.
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Learn about some of the plants native to Bexar County
Nature Journaling
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Nature Journaling
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Guided Hike to the Dinosaur Tracks
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a guided hike to the dinosaur tracks.
Birding for Beginners
Was that a kinglet, or a kingbird? Learn how you can add birding to your outdoor skills set.
Kids' Christmas Bird Count
Join us for a kids’ version of the longest-running citizen science project in the United States.
Kids' Christmas Bird Count
Join us for a kids’ version of the longest-running citizen science project in the United States.
Lights Out!
Learn how everyone can help migratory birds in Texas airspace by a simple action: Dim your lights for birds at night!
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck March
Join us for a ruck march on the Savannah Loop Trail in honor of those we have lost to suicide and in support of those still struggling to find a way to live after their service.
Preservation of Early Cretaceous Dinosaur Tracks and Trackways
What was Bexar County like 112-103 million years ago, when dinosaurs walked on an ancient shoreline?
Kallison Ranch Hike
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Sunset History Hike
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Eclipse Legends, Lore and Science Hike
Join dedicated volunteers for a special edition of our monthly First Saturday Guided Hike.
Fall Plant Walk
Join us as we search for fall colors, late bloomers and other interesting plants on this guided walk.
Birding for Beginners
Was that a kinglet, or a kingbird? Learn how you can add birding to your outdoor skills set.
CANCELED-Habitat Hike
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Bluff Spurs Hike
Get a bird’s-eye view of Government Canyon on this ranger-led hike.
Junior Ranger Academy
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Junior Ranger Academy
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Pioneer Kids' Christmas
What were the holidays were like for kids during the 1860s, when ranchers began to settle in the Government Canyon area?
First Day Hike: Birding
Learn about the fun and excitement of birding, including tips on using binoculars, cameras, field guides and sound recordings.
First Day Hike: Stroll Down the Discovery Trail
Start the new year with a gentle walk on the all-weather Discovery Trail.
First Day Hike: Family-Friendly Morning Hike
Start the new year with a leisurely hike at Government Canyon State Natural Area with the Friends of Government Canyon.
First Day Hike: Tails to the Trails
Ease into the new year with your favorite canine friend on a Ranger-led dog-walk along the Savannah Loop Trail.
First Day Hike: What a View!
Start the new year with an adventure on the Bluff Spurs Trail.
Adaptation Artistry
How do spotted fur, big ears, long tails, and other special features help animals survive in a challenging environment?
Adaptation Artistry
How do spotted fur, big ears, long tails, and other special features help animals survive in a challenging environment?
Nature Journaling
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Adaptation Artistry
How do spotted fur, big ears, long tails, and other special features help animals survive in a challenging environment?
Prairie in Your Pocket
Wildlife habitat isn't just in our parks. Your own yard can provide a place of refuge for butterflies, birds, and other wildlife...as well as yourself.
Warbler Walk
Did you know EVERY Golden-cheeked Warbler born on Planet Earth is a Native Texan?? It’s true! Learn about these federally-listed endangered songbirds who come to Government Canyon every Spring to nest, mate and start their families here in the Texas Hill Country.
Karst: It's All About Water
Discuss all things karst with Brent Doty, Research Manager for the Edwards Aquifer Authority
Kids' Nature Journaling
Start your own nature journal to take along on your outdoor adventures.
CANCELED-Nature Journaling
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations. **This event has been canceled but we're doing it again on October 5**
Sounds of the Night
Sssshhhh...did you hear that? What was that noise?
Painted Bunting Walk
Search for one of the most colorful birds in Texas at Government Canyon.
Rockin' Through Time
The landscape at Government Canyon is full of clues about the ancient past, if you know how to look.
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.