Homeschooling
April 2024
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
Preschool in the Park: Shape & Color Walk
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
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
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!
Apr
17
2:00p
End Date
How Wood You Use It?
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join a ranger to discover the uses of Mesquite trees and Creosote!
Apr
18
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of each month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Apr
18
9:00a
End Date
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
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
19
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!
Apr
19
10:00a
End Date
Footsteps of the CCC
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Walk in the footsteps of the CCC and learn about how they used their ingenuity to build Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
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
20
9:30a
End Date
Wonders of the River
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla to uncover what makes the Rio Grande spectacular!
Apr
20
10:00a
End Date
Earth Day Celebration - Pollinators
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Pollinators and beneficial insects, yes, insects.
Apr
20
1:30p
End Date
Apr
20
2:00p
End Date
Earth Day Celebration - Pollinators
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Do you like chocolate?
Apr
20
2:00p
End Date
The Buzz About Bees
Fort Boggy State Park
Bees and other pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat.
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
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
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
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Compass Treasure Hunt
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
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
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
2:00p
End Date
A Slice of Palo Duro Pie
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn about the geology that makes up each slice of Palo Duro Canyon in this short hike.
Apr
25
7:15p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
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
26
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!
Apr
27
9:00a
End Date
Festival of the Fish
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Here fishy, fishy, fish! We will have several come and go programs during this celebration of fish.
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
27
10:00a
End Date
Knot Tying
Fort Boggy State Park
Experienced knotter and park volunteer, Jerry, will take knot tying to a whole new level!
Apr
27
10:30a
End Date
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.
Apr
27
1:30p
End Date
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 2024
May
2
9:00a
End Date
May
3
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!
May
4
2:00p
End Date
Reading with the Ranger - A Tale About Coyote
Fort Boggy State Park
Coyote is always getting into trouble. Ranger Heather will read you one of coyote's many stories.
May
9
9:00a
End Date
May
10
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!
May
11
3:30p
End Date
May
14
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents, too.
May
14
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Wildflower Seedbombs
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
May
15
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling (River Bugs)- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
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!
May
16
9:00a
End Date
May
16
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling (River Bugs)- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
17
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!
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling (River Bugs)- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
23
9:00a
End Date
May
24
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!
May
25
3:30p
End Date
May
28
12:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Canoeing **Multiple Times**
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
May
30
9:00a
End Date
May
30
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
May
31
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!
June 2024
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Jun
8
3:30p
End Date
Jun
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents, too.
Jun
13
9:00a
End Date
Jun
16
10:00a
End Date
Sea Turtle Celebration!
Galveston Island State Park
Join us in celebrating World Sea Turtle Day with activities, crafts, and more!
Jun
16
11:00a
End Date
Jun
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!
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Jun
22
3:30p
End Date
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
July 2024
Jul
6
3:30p
End Date
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
20
3:30p
End Date
August 2024
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!
September 2024
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!
October 2024
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!
November 2024
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!
December 2024
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!
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!