Homeschooling
June 2023
Jun
9
10:00a
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Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us during a come-and-go program that allows a great way to see and learn about park wildlife close up!
Jun
9
11:30a
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Jun
9
2:00p
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Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Who is the fastest or the furriest? Join us during a come-and-go program that allows a great way to see and learn about park wildlife close up!
Jun
9
3:00p
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Jun
10
9:00a
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Archery 101
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Here's your chance! For ages 10+ (adults that includes you too)!
Jun
10
10:00a
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Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to record your outing in nature with art.
Jun
10
2:00p
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Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Calling all artists! No experience needed.
Jun
11
2:00p
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get a taste of tradition! Learn some camp cooking the old fashioned way.
Jun
14
2:00p
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THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun
15
9:00a
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Jun
15
7:30p
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Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jun
16
11:30a
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Jun
16
2:00p
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THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun
16
3:00p
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Jun
16
3:00p
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Jun
17
9:00a
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Jr. Ranger Club - Social
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Fun activities for our future Rangers!
Jun
17
9:00a
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Archery 101
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Here's your chance! For ages 10+ (adults that includes you too)!
Jun
17
9:00a
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Guided Hike
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Water is life - take a hike to the water's edge
Jun
17
10:30a
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Reading with a Ranger
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us as we read stories about the fascinating world around us and the animals that live here.
Jun
17
1:00p
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Jun
17
2:00p
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Summer S'mores Day
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Jun
17
4:00p
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THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun
17
9:00p
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Constellation StarTour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join our rangers in viewing some of the clearest and well-known constellations in our night sky. Besides viewing them, we’ll tell some of the stories cultures have told about them to better understand their world.
Jun
20
2:00p
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THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun
21
10:30a
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Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jun
21
2:00p
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THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun
22
9:00a
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Jun
22
10:00a
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun
23
9:00a
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GISP Guided Bird Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Three ecosystems of birding - beach, prairie, and bay!
Jun
23
11:30a
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Jun
23
2:00p
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THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun
23
3:00p
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Jun
23
8:00p
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Light Painting
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to light paint using your cell phone camera!
Jun
24
9:00a
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Fishing with a Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome. No experience required!
Jun
24
10:00a
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Jun
24
2:00p
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Fishing with a Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Need some new fishing stories? Join a ranger learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome.
Jun
24
4:00p
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THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun
24
8:00p
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The Stars at Night Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Ever wondered the name of that constellation or what animal is making that sound! Join a ranger on a 1.5 mile hike to find out.
Jun
24
9:00p
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Spider Search Party
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Bring a flashlight and join us in searching for Wolf Spiders along the trail in this evening hike!
Jun
25
10:30a
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Nature Journaling
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Take a moment to collect your thoughts.
Jun
25
2:00p
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What's In This Water?
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Explorers of all ages can join us to discover the wonders of water through scientific methods.
Jun
25
2:30p
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Nature Journaling
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Take a moment to collect your thoughts.
Jun
27
2:00p
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THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun
29
9:00a
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Jun
30
11:30a
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Jun
30
3:00p
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July 2023
Jul
7
11:30a
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Jul
7
3:00p
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Jul
14
11:30a
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Jul
14
3:00p
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Jul
19
10:30a
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Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jul
21
11:30a
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Jul
21
3:00p
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Jul
28
11:30a
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Jul
28
3:00p
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August 2023
Aug
16
10:30a
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Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
September 2023
Sep
15
5:00p
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Prairie Palooza: Palo Duro Canyon – Back to the Future
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
🎉 Celebrate Texas State Parks’ 100-year anniversary at Palo Duro Canyon State Park! This three-day event will chronical 100 years of our past and showcase 100 years of partnerships for the future!
Sep
20
10:30a
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Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Sep
23
End Date
Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
🎉 An exciting day for fun, games, and getting to know the outdoors!
October 2023
Oct
7
9:00a
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An "Un" Natural Halloween
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
🎉 Join us for An "Un" Natural Halloween! We will host morning and evening activities.
Oct
18
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
November 2023
Nov
15
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
December 2023
Dec
20
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!