Government Canyon State Natural Area
Habitat Hike
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Veterans Mental Health Awareness Hike/Ruck
Join us as we walk to break the stigma around mental health and support veterans and families impacted by the unseen wounds of service.
Junior Ranger Academy
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Nature's Gifts
The diverse native plants of south-central Texas have always offered food, medicine, fiber, and other gifts to people who know how to use them.
CANCELED due to weather-Insectigation Hike
What's bugging you? Let's take a hike to observe some of the little things that are really running the world.
Make Your Own Yucca Fiber Twine
For thousands of years, humans have used the fibers within yucca leaves to create cordage for a variety of uses. Stop by and try it yourself!
Junior Ranger Academy
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
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.
Star Party
Bring a blanket or portable chairs for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.
Explore the Night Sky
Updated 5/1: Though trails will be closed on Saturday due to wet conditions, that will not affect this program and it will proceed as planned! Registration was required, and the roster is full.
Ink Your Own Declaration
On this date, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which was written using ink made from oak galls. What's a gall? Stop by and find out!