Calendar of Events

Hikes & Nature Walks

December 2024

Dec 13
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Dec 13
2:00p
End Date

Desert Adapters Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Life in the Chihuahuan Desert is hard and has forced its inhabitants (humans, animals, plants) to adapt in fascinating ways. Come learn how on this fun hike.
Dec 14
6:30a
End Date

Sunrise Hike with a Ranger

Cedar Hill State Park
Enjoy an early morning hike with a Ranger!
Dec 14
8:00a
End Date

Second Saturday Birdwatching

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Dec 14
8:00a
End Date

Prep for the Pro Hab Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
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 for the annual Hike to the Pro Hab. These hikes will take place on rocky, uneven trails with moderate elevation change.
Dec 14
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Dec 14
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Dec 14
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Dec 14
8:30a
End Date

Hike to the Dino Tracks

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile hike with a ranger to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Dec 14
9:00a
End Date

Birding Tour

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Dec 14
9:00a
End Date

Ranger Led Hike

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Enjoy a stroll through the park with us!
Dec 14
9:00a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec 14
9:00a
End Date

Storybook Stroll

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Dec 14
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec 14
10:00a
End Date

Scavenger Hunt Hike

Lockhart State Park
Embark on a scavenger adventure - from vultures and insects to a scavenger-themed scavenger hunt - you won’t want to miss this fun hike!
Dec 14
10:00a
End Date

Aranama Nature Trail Hike

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the flora, fauna, and history of Goliad State Park on this ranger-led 1/3-mile hike.
Dec 14
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Dec 14
10:00a
End Date

Survival of the Fittest

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Go back in time to learn how native people relied on the land to survive in south Texas.
Dec 14
1:00p
End Date

Tree Identification Hike

Lake Livingston State Park
Guided tree hike on the Pineywoods Boardwalk Trail.
Dec 15
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Dec 15
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Dec 15
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Dec 15
9:00a
End Date

Prairie Adventure Hike

Galveston Island State Park
Join a prairie expert for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Dec 15
9:00a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec 15
10:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Hike

Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Dec 15
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Dec 15
10:00a
End Date

B.A.R.K. Ranger Christmas Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Celebrate the season with our B.A.R.K. Ranger Christmas Hike!
Dec 15
2:00p
End Date

River Romp

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Dec 15
2:00p
End Date

Guided Nature Hike

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger on a guided hike on one of our trails where we will learn about animals, plants and everything in-between.
Dec 15
5:30p
End Date

Christmas Full Moon Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the beauty and mystery of the season on our Christmas Full Moon Hike!
Dec 15
6:00p
End Date

Super Moon Walk - Date Change to Dec 15

Galveston Island State Park
Live by the sun, love by the moon.
Dec 16 End Date

Elf on the Shelf: Scavenger Hunt

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get ready for some festive fun with our Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt!
Dec 16
6:00p
End Date

December Full Moon Hike

Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the December Cold Moon!
Dec 17
10:00a
End Date

Preschool in the Park: Bird Walk

Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Dec 18
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Dec 18
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Dec 18
10:00a
End Date

Master Naturalist Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Dec 19
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Dec 19
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Birding

Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
Dec 19
10:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Dec 19
10:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Dec 20 End Date

Holiday Heritage Trail Hike

Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec 20
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Dec 20
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Dec 20
9:00a
End Date

Birding Tour

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Dec 20
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec 20
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Dec 20
2:00p
End Date

Desert Adapters Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Life in the Chihuahuan Desert is hard and has forced its inhabitants (humans, animals, plants) to adapt in fascinating ways. Come learn how on this fun hike.
Dec 20
2:00p
End Date

Texas Reindeer Relatives

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
We may not have reindeer in the park, but we’ve got plenty of deer who are practically ready for the sleigh!
Dec 20
6:00p
End Date

Fa La La at The Falls

Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us for a candlelit concert and sing along!
Dec 21
8:00a
End Date

Winter Sole-stice Hike

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Celebrate the beginning of winter with a 2-mile hike
Dec 21
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Dec 21
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Dec 21
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Dec 21
9:00a
End Date

The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Dec 21
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Dec 21
9:00a
End Date

Birding Tour

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Dec 21
9:00a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec 21
9:00a
End Date

Winter Solstice Hike

Falcon State Park
Enjoy the daylight before the longest night of the year.
Dec 21
9:00a
End Date

Home for the Holidays Hike

Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
❄️Join us for a moderate 2-mile holiday hike through the stunning landscapes of Hueco Tanks!
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

Fire Through Our Forest - Guided Hike

Bastrop State Park
Fire in the woods is natural and necessary find out how and why on this guided hike.
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike

Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Texas Master Naturalist and learn about survival characteristics of the wild!
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

Hard Labor Hike

Lockhart State Park
Hear the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps and discover their legacy in this engaging hike!
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

Hike with a Ranger

South Llano River State Park
Come hike and explore the backcountry with a ranger.
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

Winter Solstice Guided Hike

McKinney Falls State Park
Join us on the first day of winter for this guided hike to learn about the history, plants, and animals of McKinney Falls!
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

Photography 101

Tyler State Park
Lights. Camera. ACTION!
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

Birding the San Antonio River Trail

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Green jays and robins and crows, oh my! With so many birds to be found along the San Antonio River, who knows what we will see!
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

Santa's List Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a magical Nature Walk with Santa as he embarks on a festive scavenger hunt to check off his Naughty and Nice List!
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

Winter Solstice Hike

Cedar Hill State Park
Make the most of the shortest day of the year!
Dec 21
11:00a
End Date

Solstice Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Hike with us as we celebrate the winter solstice.
Dec 21
11:00a
End Date

Little Springs Trail Hike

Meridian State Park
Home for the holidays and need to get outside? Bring your loved ones out for a guided hike into the enchanting juniper forest at Meridian SP!
Dec 21
2:00p
End Date

Birds of a Feather Hike

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Love birds?
Dec 21
3:00p
End Date

Christmas in the Park

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Tell Santa your wish list, sip hot chocolate, color a greeting card, and join us for a very special Christmas night hike this December!
Dec 21
3:00p
End Date

Survival Mode

Purtis Creek State Park
Do you have what it takes to survive the Wolfpen?
Dec 21
4:00p
End Date

Winter Wonderland

Tyler State Park
Walking in a winter wonderland!
Dec 21
4:30p
End Date

Winter Solstice Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Celebrate the official start of winter on this evening hike.
Dec 21
5:30p
End Date

Solstice by the Sea

Galveston Island State Park
The stars at night, are big and bright....Deep in the heart of Texas!
Dec 21
5:30p
End Date

Winter Woodland Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a refreshing 1–2-mile hike as we celebrate the winter solstice!
Dec 21
6:00p
End Date

Winter Solstice Night Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a walk over fields and through the woods on a starry (fingers crossed), moonless night...the longest night of the year.
Dec 21
7:00p
End Date

Dark Sky Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
The sun is down, the temperature is cooling off, and we're ready to take a stroll!
Dec 21
8:00p
End Date

Night Hike (RSVP REQUIRED)

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger for an after-hours night hike!
Dec 22
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Dec 22
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Dec 22
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Dec 22
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Birding

Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
Dec 22
9:00a
End Date

Elm Creek Nature Hike

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Dec 22
9:00a
End Date

Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore Honey Creek Ranch with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Dec 22
9:00a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec 22
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Dec 22
10:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Hike

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Grab your sense of adventure and learn how you can become an official junior ranger!
Dec 22
11:00a
End Date

Set in Stone

Pedernales Falls State Park
The Geology of Pedernales Falls
Dec 24
11:00a
End Date

Mindfulness Hike

Galveston Island State Park
Spend an hour taking in the sights and sounds while slowing down.
Dec 24
2:00p
End Date

Hunters and Gatherers

Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
Dec 25
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Dec 25
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Dec 26
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Dec 26
9:00a
End Date

Bluff Spurs Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Get a bird’s-eye view of Government Canyon on this ranger-led hike.
Dec 26
9:00a
End Date

Boxing Day Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the season with a relaxing morning bird walk at Galveston Island State Park!
Dec 27
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Dec 27
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Dec 27
9:00a
End Date

Birding Tour

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Dec 27
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec 27
10:00a
End Date

Hot Cocoa with a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Brew up a conversation with a ranger!
Dec 27
1:00p
End Date

Hunters and Gatherers

Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
Dec 27
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Dec 27
2:00p
End Date

Desert Adapters Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Life in the Chihuahuan Desert is hard and has forced its inhabitants (humans, animals, plants) to adapt in fascinating ways. Come learn how on this fun hike.
Dec 27
5:30p
End Date

Park After Dark

Purtis Creek State Park
Come out for a moon-lit hike!
Dec 28
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Dec 28
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Dec 28
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Dec 28
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Dec 28
9:00a
End Date

Birding Tour

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Dec 28
9:00a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec 28
9:00a
End Date

Storybook Stroll

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Dec 28
9:00a
End Date

Zombie Apocalypse Hike

Lockhart State Park
Will you survive?
Dec 28
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec 28
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Dec 28
10:00a
End Date

Survival of the Fittest

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Go back in time to learn how native people relied on the land to survive in south Texas.
Dec 28
10:00a
End Date

Bird Walk on the Trailway

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join our guided birding walk on the State Trailway. How many species can we find?
Dec 28
12:00p
End Date

Plants of the Thornscrub

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn which flora call our thornscrub home!
Dec 28
12:00p
End Date

Set in Stone

Pedernales Falls State Park
The geology of Pedernales Falls
Dec 28
2:00p
End Date

Kallison Ranch Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Dec 28
2:00p
End Date

Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Dec 28
2:00p
End Date

Winter Wonder-Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover how life in the park survives winter!
Dec 28
3:00p
End Date

Junior Ranger Journaling

Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Dec 28
3:00p
End Date

A Walk Through Time

Tyler State Park
As we approach the new year lets dive into the past.
Dec 28
3:30p
End Date

Ranger Hike: A Walk Through Time

Copper Breaks State Park
Join a ranger for a hike and see some of the oldest features at Copper Breaks!
Dec 28
6:00p
End Date

Discovery Night

Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
Dec 28
7:00p
End Date

Christmas Constellation Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join our rangers for a festive, family-friendly stroll as we explore the winter skies during our Christmas Constellation Hike!
Dec 28
7:30p
End Date

Night Hike

Lake Livingston State Park
Night Hike For Wildlife!
Dec 29
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Dec 29
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Dec 29
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Dec 29
9:00a
End Date

The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Dec 29
9:00a
End Date

Prairie Adventure Hike

Galveston Island State Park
Join a prairie expert for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Dec 29
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Dec 29
11:00a
End Date

Home on the Plains: Penn Farm Tour

Cedar Hill State Park
Living life on the Texas prairie was always an adventure!
Dec 29
2:00p
End Date

Guided Nature Hike

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger on a guided hike on one of our trails where we will learn about animals, plants and everything in-between.
Dec 31
2:00p
End Date

Rock ID Hike

Lockhart State Park
Ever wondered what types of rocks are common in Central Texas? Join us to find out!
Dec 31
2:00p
End Date

Facts vs Fakes

Tyler State Park
Let's set the record straight!
Dec 31
4:30p
End Date

Last Day Hike

Pedernales Falls State Park
Let's watch the last sunset of 2024!
Dec 31
7:00p
End Date

New Year's Eve Night Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Come join us to start off the New Year with a night hike along Texas Oak Trail! This hike will be a great opportunity for wildlife observation!
Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
Dec 31
11:00p
End Date

Midnight Countdown Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come say goodbye to 2024 and ring in the new year from the top of our Scenic Overlook!
Dec 31
11:00p
End Date

Inks First Day Events!

Inks Lake State Park
Join us for several events spanning New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Dec 31
11:00p
End Date

New Year’s Eve Hike: Countdown to 2025

Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Welcome the New Year with a peaceful night hike!
Dec 31
11:25p
End Date

Midnight Summit First Day Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a 'Rock'ing New Year's Eve Hike on our Summit Trail and ring in the new year with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, rangers, and rock-lovers under the stars*!
Dec 31
11:30p
End Date

First Day Hike – Midnight Hike

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Welcome in the New Year and make a lifetime memory, outdoors! At Lake Mineral Wells State Park.
Dec 31
11:30p
End Date

First Day Hike: Midnight Kick-Off!

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger for a midnight hike along the Wolfpen Trail to kick off the new year!

January 2025

Jan 1 End Date

First Day Honey Creek Guided Walks *Registration Required*

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek on our First Day Hikes!
Jan 1 End Date

Self(ie) Guided First Day Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Start 2025 off right at the Rock!
Jan 1 End Date

First Day Hike (Self-Guided)

Purtis Creek State Park
Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD's 13th annual First Day Hike!
Jan 1 End Date

First Day Hike - Midnight Madness

San Angelo State Park
Kick-off the new year with a hike!
Jan 1 End Date

First Day Hike - Self-Guided

San Angelo State Park
Hike into the new year!
Jan 1 End Date

2025 First Day Hike

Fort Boggy State Park
Start your year outside with a leisurely hike down the newly opened Tunnel Trail.
Jan 1 End Date

Self-Guided First Day Hike

Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Start the New Year with a hike at Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site.
Jan 1 End Date

First Day Hike - Self Guided

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike! Take a photo of yourself or a feature on our trails on Jan. 1 and get a First Day Hike sticker!
Jan 1 End Date

Self-Guided First Day Nature Hikes

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience the great outdoors and join us for a self-guided First Day Hike!
Jan 1 End Date

First Day Hike: Hike the Trails Challenge (Self-Guided)

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Start your year right, with a hike! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails on January 1!
Jan 1
7:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Greet the first sunrise of the year with a sunrise hike!
Jan 1
7:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Sunrise Beach Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Begin 2025 with a sunrise walk on the beach at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan 1
7:30a
End Date

Self-Guided First Day Hike

Lockhart State Park
Feel like a hike, but at your own pace? We got you covered.
Jan 1
7:30a
End Date

First Day Hikes: Sunrise Hike

Palmetto State Park
Are you an early bird? Come join us!
Jan 1
8:00a
End Date

First Day Hikes - Self Guided

Palmetto State Park
Ring in the New Year at your own pace.
Jan 1
8:00a
End Date

First Day Self-guided Hike, Bike and/or Ride!

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan 1
8:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Start the New Year off on the right foot and join in the annual First Day Hike at Brazos Bend State Park on Jan. 1. First Day Hike stickers will be available while supplies last.
Jan 1
8:00a
End Date

First Day Self-guided Hike!

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan 1
8:00a
End Date

Tri-Park-A-Thon

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers at Ray Roberts for our 2nd Annual hike across all 3 units.
Jan 1
8:00a
End Date

First Day Hike (Self Guided)

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Start the new year off on the right foot and enjoy a hike at the park.
Jan 1
8:00a
End Date

First Day Hike! - Self Guided

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join in a long-standing tradition happening throughout the nation and take a hike on New Year's Day.
Jan 1
8:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Self-guided

Big Spring State Park
Start your year off with a morning hike through Big Spring State Park.
Jan 1
8:15a
End Date

First Day Self-Guided Hike

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Hike any trail of your choosing on Jan. 1st from 8:15am-4pm and stop by park headquarters after to receive your First Day Hike sticker!
Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

First Day Hike - Hackenburg Loop

Pedernales Falls State Park
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river!
Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

First Day Hike: Forest Trail

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Start your year off right! Join us for a guided hike along the Forest Trail. Hikers receive an official First Day Hike sticker!
Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

First Day Self-Guided Hike: New Year's Resolutions

Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Begin your new year with a rejuvenating hike at Lake Somerville State Park, Nails Creek Unit!
Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

First Day Hike - Start it Right!

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on our annual First Day Hike, a fun way to fulfill those New Year resolutions!
Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

First Day Reflections of 2024 and Nature Hike

Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for the First Day Hike tradition, hosted by TPWD. Adventurers of all ages and skill levels come together to explore the great outdoors. This hike will be focusing on reflections and gratitude for nature as we kick off the New Year.
Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

New Year's Resolutions First Day Hike

Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us on January 1 as we combine the power of resolutions with the serenity of nature!
Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

First Day Self-Guided Hike: New Year's Resolutions

Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Begin your new year with a rejuvenating hike at Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek Unit!
Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

First Day Hike!

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Experience the natural and cultural history of Resaca de la Palma State Park on our First Day Hike! Start 2025 off right in the outdoors!
Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

First Day Birding Tour

Goose Island State Park
Start your new year off on the right *wing*.
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Sea Rim State Park
Start your resolutions off right by joining us for a hike on the beach on the first day of the new year!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - 1 Mile Loop - Buescher

Buescher State Park
Start 2025 off on the right foot by strapping on your hiking boots and going on a guided First Day Hike in Buescher State Park!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Start the year off right by getting outside!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike: Birding the Island

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Bring in the new year with some feathered friends!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Start off the New Year on the right foot by joining us for our First Day Hike!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike 2025 - Greenbelt 428

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Looking to start the New Year off right? Do it outdoors with a hike at the Greenbelt Unit!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Self-guided

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Kick off the New Year with a hike through nature
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Hikes

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spend the first day of 2025 exploring our trails at your own pace.
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike: Dragonfly Trail

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Celebrate the New Year with a hike!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Begin your year with a healthy dose of nature and start a new tradition at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike, to the Spillway

Huntsville State Park
Join us on a volunteer-led hike to the Lake Raven Spillway
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Begin the Year at the Top!

Hill Country State Natural Area
Tip-off the new year at the top of an iconic viewshed at Hill Country State Natural Area. Take a guided hike with Ranger Augie, to an incredible view of the Texas Hill Country. This is a challenging but rewarding 3-mile trek on the West Peak Overlook Trail for a great start to the new year. Join Hill Country SNA, Texas State Parks, and the rest of the nation for First Day Hikes 2025! Get your 2025 First Day Hike sticker while supplies last.
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Kick off 2025 with a refreshing Bird Walk at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Dog Walk

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Start off the New Year on the right foot by joining us for our First Day Hike, pups included!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike: Family-Friendly Morning Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start the new year with a leisurely hike at Government Canyon State Natural Area with the Friends of Government Canyon.
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike: Tails to the Trails

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Ease into the new year with your favorite canine friend on a guided dog-walk along the Savannah Loop Trail.
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Ring in the NEW year on this OLD trail.
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

2025 First Day Hikes

Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
🥳Start the year off on the right foot and join us for a hike at Hueco Tanks!!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hikes: Forest Bathing

Palmetto State Park
Take your time to ground yourself with nature on this first day of the New Year.
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Caddo Lake State Park
Join us on a guided hike through the diverse habitats of Caddo Lake State Park!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hikes - Self-Guided Activities

Village Creek State Park
Start the New Year off with a resolution to spend more time outside enjoying nature! Bring your family and pets (on a leash) to help us top our First Day Hike participation record!
Jan 1
9:30a
End Date

Mile-High First Day Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Start 2025 off on the right (or left) foot by joining us on our Mile-High First Day Hike.
Jan 1
9:30a
End Date

First Day Bird Walk

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
It's a new year -- pick up a new hobby...
Jan 1
9:30a
End Date

First Day Hike: Trek to the Tracks

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Jan 1
9:30a
End Date

First Day Hikes - Hiking With Intention

Village Creek State Park
Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the New Year with a mindful hike in nature.
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hikes

Lake Livingston State Park
Join us at Lake Livingston State Park for a hike on the first day of 2025!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Goose Island State Park
Start your year off right with a walk outside!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Mundy's Gap

Franklin Mountains State Park
Let's start the New Year off on the right hiking foot! Join us to work up a sweat and burn some calories while taking in the splendors of the Franklin Mountains State Park. We will be hiking along a scenic trail up to Mundy's Gap - a moderate/difficult hike.
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Garner State Park
Start 2025 off right with a dose of nature! This is a guided First Day Hike along the Old Entrance Road at Garner State. Park.
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

Inks First Day Events!

Inks Lake State Park
Join us for several events spanning New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Morning Hike

Lockhart State Park
Detox from holiday stress with a little help from nature!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Whitetail Loop (Spillway)

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join in a long-standing tradition happening throughout the nation and take a hike on New Year's Day 2025!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Tyler State Park
Put your best foot forward into the New Year!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike 2024

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Start off the New Year with a hike in the park!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike!

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Novice

Copper Breaks State Park
Join us to kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Enjoy the beginning of 2025 in the great outdoors!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Guided Hike

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Start your new year right and join a ranger for this half-mile guided hike!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike!

Cleburne State Park
Have you made your New Year's resolution? Life is Better Outside. Start the year off with a breath of fresh air! Come join us for a ranger-led hike to the beautiful and historic CCC Spillway!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike! (Morning Hike)

Mission Tejas State Park
Kick-off the new year with a ranger-led hike!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike! - Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Reservations required. Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

Lost Maples First Day Hike

Lost Maples State Natural Area
Start 2025 right with a First Day Hike at Lost Maples!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Opt Outside at the Closed Canyon

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Opt to be outside today as the new year starts. Begin with a hike of Closed Canyon.
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Guided Hike (Morning)

Purtis Creek State Park
Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD's 13th annual First Day Hike!
Jan 1
10:30a
End Date

First Day Hike

South Llano River State Park
Start off the new year with a park ranger for a hike through the pecan bottom down to Buck Lake.
Jan 1
11:00a
End Date

New Year's Resolutions First Day Hike

Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join us on January 1 as we combine the power of resolutions with the serenity of nature!
Jan 1
11:00a
End Date

First Day Hike 2025 - Isle du Bois Unit

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Looking to start the New Year off right? Do it outdoors with a hike at the Isle du Bois Unit!
Jan 1
11:00a
End Date

First Day Hike: North Onion Creek Trail

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Celebrate the New Year with a hike!
Jan 1
11:00a
End Date

First Day of 2025 Hikes

Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a hike on the first day of the new year in 2025!
Jan 1
11:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Accessible Paved Trail - Bastrop

Bastrop State Park
Start off 2025 by getting some time in nature at Bastrop on a guided walk along paved sections of trail on the 1-mile Lake Mina Loop.
Jan 1
11:00a
End Date

First Day Overlook Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for the first Overlook hike of the New Year to the best view in the park!
Jan 1
12:00p
End Date

Native First Day Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike!
Jan 1
12:30p
End Date

B.A.R.K. Ranger First Day Hike

Daingerfield State Park
Join us for a stroll around Day-Use with your B.A.R.K. Rainger!
Jan 1
1:00p
End Date

First Day Hike - Mindfulness 6-Mile Loop at Bastrop

Bastrop State Park
Start 2025 off on the right foot by strapping on your hiking boots and hitting the trails in a state park! Join a ranger for a longer hike on newer sections of trails that were just opened this last year in 2024!
Jan 1
1:00p
End Date

First Day Hike - River Loop

Pedernales Falls State Park
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river!
Jan 1
1:00p
End Date

First Day Hike

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Enjoy the beginning of 2025 in the great outdoors!
Jan 1
1:00p
End Date

First Day Hike

Bonham State Park
Join us for the first hike of the year at Bonham State Park
Jan 1
1:00p
End Date

First Day Hike

Atlanta State Park
Join us on a guided hike through the forest of Atlanta State Park!
Jan 1
1:00p
End Date

First Day Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Begin your year with a healthy dose of nature and start a new tradition at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Jan 1
1:15p
End Date

First Day Hike - Lakeside

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a guided ranger hike to celebrate New Years' Day!
Jan 1
1:30p
End Date

First Day Hike: Island Trail

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Start your year off right! Join us for a guided hike along the beautiful Island Trail. Hikers receive an official First Day Hike sticker!
Jan 1
1:30p
End Date

First Day Hike: Trek to the Tracks

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Jan 1
1:30p
End Date

Caminata del primer día: Propósitos de Año Nuevo

Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
¡Únase a nosotros el 1 de enero mientras combinamos escribir los propósitos de año nuevo con la serenidad de la naturaleza!
Jan 1
1:30p
End Date

First Day Hikes (Guided)

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for our annual First Day Hike to celebrate the New Year.
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Hikes - Habitat Restoration Hike

Village Creek State Park
Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the new year with a nature hike to explore the biodiversity of the Big Thicket.
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Hike! (Afternoon Hike)

Mission Tejas State Park
Kick-off the new year with a ranger-led hike!
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Hike

Daingerfield State Park
Recover from the holidays by joining us for a First Day Hike on New Year's Day!
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Hike - Challenging

Copper Breaks State Park
Join us to kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike!
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Afternoon Hike

Abilene State Park
Work on that New Year's Resolution and come out for the afternoon to join a ranger on a hike!
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Hikes: Plants of Palmetto

Palmetto State Park
Join us this New Year Day to learn about some of the plants found in Palmetto SP.
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Hike! - Mesquite Bend Trail

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join in a long-standing tradition happening throughout the nation and take a hike on New Year's Day.
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Hike: New Year's Resolution Hike

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Get your new year started on the right foot!
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Hike! - Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Animal Signs Bingo Hike

Lockhart State Park
Start your year off with an adventure to discover who pooped in the park and play a fun game of bingo on the trails!
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Hike!

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Guided Hike (Afternoon)

Purtis Creek State Park
Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD's 13th annual First Day Hike!
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

Tracks to the Past

San Angelo State Park
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Hike, to Prairie Branch

Huntsville State Park
Join us on a volunteer-led hike to Lake Raven
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Hike PART 2!

Choke Canyon State Park - South Shore Unit
Come explore Choke Canyon's South Shore Unit!
Jan 1
3:00p
End Date

First Day Fossils!

Pedernales Falls State Park
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off with some fossils and scenic views!
Jan 1
3:00p
End Date

First Day Hike

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Enjoy the beginning of 2025 in the great outdoors!
Jan 1
4:30p
End Date

First Day Sunset Guided Hike

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Catch the first sunset of the year with this half-mile ranger-guided hike!
Jan 2
7:00a
End Date

Christmas Bird Count - 101

Galveston Island State Park
Spend your holiday season contributing to the nation's longest-running community science bird project!
Jan 2
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Jan 2
11:00a
End Date

Christmas Bird Count - 101

Galveston Island State Park
Spend your holiday season contributing to the nation's longest-running community science bird project!
Jan 3
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan 3
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan 3
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jan 3
3:30p
End Date

Intro to iNaturalist

Tyler State Park
Let's dive into nature!
Jan 4
8:00a
End Date

Guided Hike to the Protected Habitat Area

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Ready for a longer hike? Join experienced guides for an all-day excursion into the farthest reaches of Government Canyon SNA.
Jan 4
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jan 4
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Jan 4
9:00a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan 4
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jan 4
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan 4
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan 4
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us for a guided hike along the beautiful Forest Trail!
Jan 4
11:00a
End Date

Hunters and Gatherers

Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
Jan 4
12:00p
End Date

All About Tracks

Tyler State Park
They are on the move!
Jan 4
2:00p
End Date

Winter Wonder-Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover how life in the park survives winter!
Jan 5
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jan 5
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Jan 5
9:00a
End Date

CCC History Hike

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Jan 5
9:00a
End Date

Wing Walks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Jan 5
9:00a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan 5
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan 8
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jan 8
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Jan 9
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Jan 9
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike at Comanche Rock Ranch

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired Comanche Rock Ranch property.
Jan 10
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan 10
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan 10
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jan 10
7:00p
End Date

Night Creatures

Bonham State Park
Discover the wild side of the night life at Bonham State Park.
Jan 11
8:00a
End Date

Second Saturday Birdwatching

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Jan 11
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jan 11
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Jan 11
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Jan 11
9:00a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan 11
9:00a
End Date

Hiking Through History

Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Jan 11
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jan 11
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan 11
11:00a
End Date

Impeckable Nature

Tyler State Park
Knock knock whose there?
Jan 11
2:00p
End Date

Winter Wonder-Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover how life in the park survives winter!
Jan 11
2:00p
End Date

Intro To Merlin

Tyler State Park
Let's spread our wings!
Jan 11
5:30p
End Date

Cycles of the Earth & Sky Night Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit.
Jan 12
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jan 12
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Jan 12
9:00a
End Date

Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Jan 12
9:00a
End Date

Prairie Adventure Hike

Galveston Island State Park
Join a prairie expert for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Jan 12
9:00a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan 12
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan 14
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jan 15
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jan 15
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Jan 16
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Jan 17
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan 17
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan 17
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jan 17
3:00p
End Date

Birds of Prey

Tyler State Park
Let's spread our wings!
Jan 18
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jan 18
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Jan 18
9:00a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan 18
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jan 18
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan 18
10:00a
End Date

Wildlife Detective's

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to hone your observation skills.
Jan 18
10:00a
End Date

Signs of Life

Tyler State Park
What is going on during winter?
Jan 18
2:00p
End Date

Winter Wonder-Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover how life in the park survives winter!
Jan 18
2:00p
End Date

Where do they go?

Tyler State Park
Where do our cold-blooded animals go?
Jan 18
8:00p
End Date

Night Hike (RSVP REQUIRED)

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger for an after-hours night hike!
Jan 19
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jan 19
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Jan 19
9:00a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan 19
10:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Hike

Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Jan 19
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan 19
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike at Comanche Rock Ranch

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired Comanche Rock Ranch property.
Jan 19
11:30a
End Date

Hiking Through History

Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Jan 22
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jan 22
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Jan 23
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Jan 24
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan 24
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan 24
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jan 25
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jan 25
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Jan 25
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Jan 25
9:00a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan 25
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jan 25
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan 25
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us for a guided hike along the beautiful Forest Trail!
Jan 25
12:00p
End Date

Set in Stone

Pedernales Falls State Park
The Geology of Pedernales Falls
Jan 25
1:00p
End Date

Barks 'N' Rec

Tyler State Park
Wagging tails and winding trails!
Jan 25
2:00p
End Date

Birding 101

Fort Boggy State Park
Birding isn't just for the birds.
Jan 26
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jan 26
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Jan 26
9:00a
End Date

Elm Creek Nature Hike

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Jan 26
9:00a
End Date

Prairie Adventure Hike

Galveston Island State Park
Join a prairie expert for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Jan 26
9:00a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan 26
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan 26
2:00p
End Date

Kallison Ranch Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Jan 29
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jan 29
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Jan 30
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Jan 31
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan 31
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan 31
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jan 31
4:00p
End Date

Beaver Time

Tyler State Park
It's a real bad day to be a tree.

February 2025

Feb 1
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Feb 1
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Feb 1
9:00a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb 1
9:00a
End Date

Family Stroll

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
Feb 1
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Feb 1
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb 1
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb 2
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Feb 2
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Feb 2
9:00a
End Date

CCC History Hike

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Feb 2
9:00a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb 2
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb 5
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Feb 5
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Feb 6
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Feb 7
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Feb 7
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Feb 7
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Feb 8
8:00a
End Date

Second Saturday Birdwatching

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Feb 8
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Feb 8
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Feb 8
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Feb 8
9:00a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb 8
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Feb 8
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb 8
2:00p
End Date

Nature Hike

Fort Boggy State Park
No local grocery store? The land provided many things for the settlers of Fort Boggy.
Feb 9
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Feb 9
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Feb 9
9:00a
End Date

Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Feb 9
9:00a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb 9
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb 11
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Feb 12
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Feb 12
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Feb 13
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Feb 14
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Feb 14
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Feb 14
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Feb 14
7:00p
End Date

Night Creatures

Bonham State Park
Discover the wild side of the night life at Bonham State Park.
Feb 15
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Feb 15
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Feb 15
9:00a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb 15
9:00a
End Date

The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Feb 15
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Feb 15
9:30a
End Date

Poetry Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Spend a morning reading and composing poetry on this special hike. We’ll be hiking about 1.25 miles on the Discovery Trail, stopping and writing along the way.
Feb 15
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb 15
8:00p
End Date

Night Hike (RSVP REQUIRED)

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger for an after-hours night hike!
Feb 16
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Feb 16
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Feb 16
9:00a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb 16
10:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Hike

Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Feb 16
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb 19
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Feb 19
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Feb 20
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Feb 21
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Feb 21
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Feb 21
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Feb 22
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Feb 22
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Feb 22
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Feb 22
9:00a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb 22
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Feb 23
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Feb 23
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Feb 23
9:00a
End Date

Elm Creek Nature Hike

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Feb 23
9:00a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb 23
2:00p
End Date

Kallison Ranch Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Feb 26
8:30a
End Date

World Birding Center Birding Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Feb 26
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call the shorelines of Goose Island State Park home!
Feb 27
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Feb 28
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Feb 28
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Feb 28
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!

March 2025

Mar 1
8:00a
End Date

Intro to Hiking for Women

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness.
Mar 1
9:00a
End Date

Bluff Spurs Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Get a bird’s-eye view of Government Canyon on this ranger-led hike.
Mar 1
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Mar 2
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Mar 2
9:00a
End Date

CCC History Hike

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Mar 6
9:00a
End Date

Nature Walk

Lost Maples State Natural Area
See what nature calls Lost Maples home.
Mar 7
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Mar 7
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Mar 8
8:00a
End Date

Second Saturday Birdwatching

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Mar 9
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Mar 9
9:00a
End Date

Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Mar 11
8:30a
End Date

Hike to the Dino Tracks

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile hike with a ranger to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Mar 11
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Mar 14
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Mar 14
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Mar 15
9:00a
End Date

Grit and Grace: Women's History Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a guided hike at Government Canyon.
Mar 15
10:00a
End Date

Caddo Adventure Day

Caddo Lake State Park
Choose your adventure at our 2nd annual Caddo Adventure Day! Participate in archery, fishing, paddling, hiking, learning, and more all inside our beautiful park!
Mar 15
8:00p
End Date

Night Hike (RSVP REQUIRED)

Abilene State Park
Join a ranger for an after-hours night hike!
Mar 16
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Mar 16
10:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Hike

Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Mar 21
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Mar 21
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Mar 23
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Mar 23
2:00p
End Date

Kallison Ranch Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Mar 28
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Mar 28
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Mar 29
9:30a
End Date

Nature's Gifts

Government Canyon State Natural Area
For thousands of years, the diverse native plants of south-central Texas have offered food, medicine, fiber, and other gifts to people who know how to use them.
Mar 30
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!

April 2025

Apr 3
9:00a
End Date

Nature Walk

Lost Maples State Natural Area
See what nature calls Lost Maples home.
Apr 4
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr 4
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Apr 5
8:00a
End Date

Explore the Canyon

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA
Apr 5
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr 8
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Apr 11
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr 11
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Apr 18
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr 18
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Apr 18
8:00p
End Date

Sounds of the Night

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Sssshhhh...did you hear that? What was that noise?
Apr 19
9:00a
End Date

The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Apr 25
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr 25
1:30p
End Date

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Apr 27
2:00p
End Date

Kallison Ranch Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.

May 2025

May 1
9:00a
End Date

Nature Walk

Lost Maples State Natural Area
See what nature calls Lost Maples home.
May 2
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May 3
9:00a
End Date

Family Stroll

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
May 3
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
May 9
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May 13
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
May 16
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May 17
10:00a
End Date

Edible and Medicinal Plants Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a guided walk-through Stephen F. Austin State Park to discover edible and medicinal plants.
May 18
2:00p
End Date

Kallison Ranch Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
May 23
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May 30
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May 31
7:30a
End Date

Painted Bunting Walk

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for one of the most colorful birds in Texas at Government Canyon.

June 2025

Jun 6
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun 7
8:00a
End Date

Intro to Hiking for Women

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Come learn about hiking and Celebrate National Trails Day at a women’s beginners hiking clinic.
Jun 7
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jun 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jun 13
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun 14
6:00p
End Date

Sunset History Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Jun 20
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun 21
9:00a
End Date

The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Jun 27
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!

July 2025

Jul 4
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul 5
8:00a
End Date

Explore the Canyon

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA
Jul 11
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul 18
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul 25
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!

August 2025

Aug 1
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug 8
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug 15
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug 16
9:00a
End Date

The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Aug 22
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug 29
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!

September 2025

Sep 5
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep 12
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep 19
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep 26
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!

October 2025

Oct 3
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct 10
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct 17
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct 18
9:00a
End Date

The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Oct 24
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct 25
6:00p
End Date

Halloween in the Park

Abilene State Park
Safe trick-or-treating in the park.
Oct 31
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!

November 2025

Nov 7
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov 14
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov 21
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov 28
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!

December 2025

Dec 5
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec 12
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec 19
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec 20
9:00a
End Date

The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Dec 26
9:30a
End Date

Wilderness Survival Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?

December 2026

Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?

December 2027

Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?

December 2028

Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?

December 2029

Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?