Calendar of Events

Homeschooling

April 2026

Apr 9
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 9
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Reptiles

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr 9
10:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Apr 9
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Apr 9
10:00a
End Date

Log in and Learn

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Busy Being Basic?
Apr 9
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program at Blanco State Park

Blanco State Park
Join us for a homeschool program in the park!
Apr 10
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Apr 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program at Blanco State Park

Blanco State Park
Join us for a homeschool program in the park!
Apr 11
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 11
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Fish tales told here!
Apr 11
1:30p
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Fishing tales told here!
Apr 11
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
Apr 12
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 13
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 14
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 14
10:00a
End Date

Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Apr 15
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 16
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 16
10:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Apr 17
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 17
7:30p
End Date

Night Ride

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Apr 18
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 18
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
Apr 19
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 20
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 21
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 21
10:00a
End Date

Preschool in the Park: Insects

Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Apr 22
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 23 End Date

Hawk Daze

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Wind down the spring migration season with four full days of hawk themed presentations and activities. Join us on the Hawk Tower from 9am - 11am to experience the hawk count for yourself. Then stick around for an assortment of talks and activities featuring our wild raptors!
Apr 23
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 24
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 24
8:00p
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Enjoy our dark skies!
Apr 25
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 25
9:00a
End Date

Earth Day Celebration - Pollinators

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Do you like chocolate?
Apr 25
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
Apr 25
2:30p
End Date

Earth Day Celebration - Pollinators

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Pollinators and beneficial insects, yes, insects.
Apr 26
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 27
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 28
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 29
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 30
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

May 2026

May 5
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
May 7
10:00a
End Date

Reading With a Ranger

Woodville, TX - Alan Shivers Library
Come hang out with a Ranger at the Alan Shivers Library in Woodville!
May 7
7:15p
End Date

Sunset Watercolors🎨

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
May 8
4:00p
End Date

Mother's Day Craft

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Celebrate Mom with Handmade Love!
May 10
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
May 12
10:00a
End Date

Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
May 13
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May 14
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May 15
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May 16
9:00a
End Date

Geocaching 101

Lake Whitney State Park
What is Geocaching? It is the ultimate treasure hunt! This outdoor adventure has participants use the Geocaching app and/or a GPS device to navigate to cleverly hidden containers called geocaches. There are millions of geocaches in 190 countries waiting to be discovered—there are some near you right now. Let's start this treasure hunt!
May 19
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
May 21
9:00a
End Date

Homeschool Discovery Morning

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for Homeschool Discovery Morning here at the Fort!
May 31
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!

June 2026

Jun 4
10:00a
End Date

Reading With a Ranger

Woodville, TX - Alan Shivers Library
Come hang out with a Ranger at the Alan Shivers Library in Woodville!
Jun 9
10:00a
End Date

Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.

November 2026

Nov 13
9:00a
End Date

Living History Days

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
History comes to life at Fort Richardson!
Nov 14
9:00a
End Date

Living History Days

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
History comes to life at Fort Richardson!