Government Canyon State Natural Area
- The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
- Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
- Eclipse Legends, Lore and Science Hike
- Join dedicated volunteers for a special edition of our monthly First Saturday Guided Hike.
- Is It Nighttime Already?
- During the upcoming total solar eclipse, darkness in the middle of the day will create an unusual situation for wildlife. What will our native animals do? Come find out!
- CANCELED: Spring Has Sprung!
- Come see early bloomers and other coming attractions as spring gets underway.
- Wildflower Walk
- Spring is here...what can we find blooming along the trails?
- Mother's Day Plant Walk
- Why buy your mom flowers when you can look at beautiful wildflowers together instead?
- Kallison Ranch Hike
- Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
- May the Forest Be With You
- Join dedicated volunteers for a special holiday edition of our regular First Saturday Hike at Government Canyon SNA.
- RESCHEDULED FOR 3/24: Grit and Grace: Women's History Month Hike
- Learn about the trailblazing women who impacted Government Canyon on this 9-mile hike.
- City Nature Challenge Mini-Bioblitz
- Help us contribute to the San Antonio effort to document as many species of living things as possible during the City Nature Challenge this weekend!
- Explore the Night Sky
- Join us for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.
- Rockin' Through Time
- The landscape at Government Canyon is full of clues about the ancient past, if you know how to look.
- Rockin' Through Time
- The landscape at Government Canyon is full of clues about the ancient past, if you know how to look.
- First Saturday Guided Hike: National Trails Day!
- Celebrate National Trails Day by joining the June edition of our regular First Saturday Guided Hike.
- Kallison Ranch Hike
- Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
- iNaturalists' Hike in the Frontcountry
- You can contribute to science this weekend and help San Antonio compete in the City Nature Challenge!
- Eclipse Story and Craft Time
- There's a total solar eclipse coming to San Antonio on April 8! Get ready with a ranger-led storytime and craft.
- Rescheduled for 3/23: Eclipse Story and Craft Time
- There's a total solar eclipse coming to San Antonio on April 8! Get ready with a ranger-led storytime and craft.
- Junior Ranger Academy
- Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
- Memorial Day Hike
- Hike with us as we remember those military members who are no longer with us.
- Bat Talk and Walk
- Join our special guests from Bat Conservation International, who will discuss bats and their importance. Following the presentation, we will walk the trails with a handheld bat detector to see which bat species are in the air above us.
- 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.
- Sounds of the Night
- Sssshhhh...did you hear that? What was that noise?
- S'mores Storytime
- Stop by for an evening storytime and nature show-and-tell, followed by s'mores and a setting sun.
- Grit and Grace: Women's History Month Hike
- Learn about the trailblazing women who impacted Government Canyon on this 9-mile hike.
- Birding for Beginners
- Was that a kinglet, or a kingbird? Learn how you can add birding to your outdoor skills set.
- 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.
- Colors of the Canyon
- Create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of a May day at Government Canyon.
- Night Crawlers
- Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.
- National Trails Day Hike: Bluff Spurs
- Celebrate National Trails Day with an adventure on the Bluff Spurs Trail.
- Rockin' Through Time
- The landscape at Government Canyon is full of clues about the ancient past, if you know how to look.