Calendar of Events

Homeschooling

July 2024

Jul 17
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!
Jul 19
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven 101

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Cast iron cooking - cowboy classic! Reservations required to borrow a Dutch oven.
Jul 19
10:00a
End Date

Amphibians

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Amazing amphibians love land and water!
Jul 19
5:00p
End Date

Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Jul 19
8:00p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jul 19
8:30p
End Date

Mothing

Bonham State Park
The wonderful world of moths.
Jul 20
9:00a
End Date

Bluebirds for Budding Birders

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Birding amongst the bluebirds!
Jul 20
2:00p
End Date

Wildlife Viewing

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn some tips and tricks to view more wildlife.
Jul 20
2:00p
End Date

Meet the Minnows

Fort Boggy State Park
Get an up-close look at the organisms in Lake Sullivan
Jul 20
3:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
Jul 20
9:00p
End Date

Night Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Have you ever wondered what the trail is like after dark?
Jul 21
3:00p
End Date

Geocache 101

Bonham State Park
Learn a new hobby while on a digital treasure hunt.
Jul 25
8:00p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jul 26
9:00a
End Date

The Ten Essentials

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
The Ten Essentials of Hiking; Ten Things You Should Bring on Every Hike!
Jul 26
3:00p
End Date

Leave No Trace Principles

Bonham State Park
Learn how to minimize the human impact on the environment and protect the great outdoors
Jul 26
5:00p
End Date

Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Jul 26
6:30p
End Date

S'mores and Skills

Galveston Island State Park
Learn new outdoor skills or brush up on some you already know with dessert!
Jul 26
8:30p
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
I wish I may, I wish I might, wish upon a star tonight!
Jul 27
7:00a
End Date

Illuminated Horizons: Sunrise Photography Expedition

Galveston Island State Park
Paint your mornings with hues of dawn in our sunrise photography adventure!
Jul 27
9:00a
End Date

Pollinators

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Why are pollinators important?
Jul 27
9:00a
End Date

Pollinators

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Raise of hands. Who likes chocolate?
Jul 27
10:00a
End Date

Rope Making

Fort Boggy State Park
Learn how the early settlers at Fort Boggy would make rope.
Jul 27
1:00p
End Date

Becoming a Junior Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
Jul 27
2:00p
End Date

Junior Ranger Club

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Fun activities for our future Rangers!
Jul 27
3:00p
End Date

Orienteering

Bonham State Park
Come learn the sport of navigation using a detailed map.
Jul 27
4:00p
End Date

Animals from Lake Somerville

Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join one of our team members for an educational program. Learn about the park's venomous snakes and learn the answer to questions such as why shouldn't we be afraid of them?
Jul 27
8:30p
End Date

Moonlight Moth Night

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
It’s National Moth Week! See what the buzz is about as we light the way for moths and more.
Jul 28
9:00a
End Date

Summer Birds of Cooper Lake State Park

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Come see and hear the birds of summer.
Jul 28
3:00p
End Date

Skins and Tracks

Bonham State Park
Learn about the common wildlife in the park.

August 2024

Aug 2
5:00p
End Date

Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Aug 3
8:00p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Aug 9
5:00p
End Date

Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Aug 13
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Lake Dip Netting

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
Aug 16
5:00p
End Date

Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Aug 21
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!
Aug 23
5:00p
End Date

Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Aug 30
5:00p
End Date

Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!

September 2024

Sep 6
5:00p
End Date

Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Sep 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Furs & Skulls

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
Sep 13
9:00a
End Date

Little Naturalists Preschool Class

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Sep 13
5:00p
End Date

Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Sep 13
6:45p
End Date

Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Sunset Watercolors

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Sep 14
4:00p
End Date

Girl Scouts Love State Parks - S'mores and Skills

Galveston Island State Park
Learn new outdoor skills or brush up on some you already know with dessert!
Sep 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!
Sep 21 End Date

Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
🎉 An exciting day for fun, games, and getting to know the outdoors!
Sep 27
9:00a
End Date

Little Naturalists Preschool Class

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!

October 2024

Oct 11
9:00a
End Date

Little Naturalists Preschool Class

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Oct 16
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!
Oct 25
9:00a
End Date

Little Naturalists Preschool Class

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!

November 2024

Nov 8
9:00a
End Date

Little Naturalists Preschool Class

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Nov 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!
Nov 22
9:00a
End Date

Little Naturalists Preschool Class

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!

December 2024

Dec 13
9:00a
End Date

Little Naturalists Preschool Class

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Dec 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!
Dec 27
9:00a
End Date

Little Naturalists Preschool Class

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!

January 2025

Jan 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!

February 2025

Feb 19
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!

March 2025

Mar 19
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!

April 2025

Apr 16
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!

May 2025

May 21
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!