Calendar of Events

Homeschooling

May 2026

May 30
10:00a
End Date

Birding 101

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Birding basics for beginning birders -
May 30
2:00p
End Date

Birding 101

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Birding basics for beginning birders -
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 4
7:30p
End Date

Sunset Watercolors🎨

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Jun 6
9:00a
End Date

Take a Walk in the Wild - National Trails Day

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Happy National Trails Day®! Be a part of the nation’s largest trails event by leaving the trails better than you found them. Any trail. Anywhere. Take the @AmericanHiking #NationalTrailsDay Pledge and learn more about how to get involved today!
Jun 6
9:00a
End Date

Guided Hike - National Trails Day

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Happy National Trails Day®! Be a part of the nation’s largest trails event by leaving the trails better than you found them. Any trail. Anywhere. Take the @AmericanHiking #NationalTrailsDay Pledge and learn more about how to get involved today!
Jun 6
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
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.
Jun 11
9:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Jun 12
8:00p
End Date

Night Ride

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Jun 13
9:00a
End Date

iNaturalist and Seek Hike

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a citizen scientist.
Jun 13
2:00p
End Date

Fossils! Oh, so, long ago

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
How are fossils created? Do you have what it takes? Take to the road of fossilization with a ranger!
Jun 13
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
Jun 13
8:30p
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Enjoy the night sky through our telescopes while learning about the heroes and monsters in our stars!
Jun 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!
Jun 18
9:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Jun 19
6:00p
End Date

Nature Photography

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn from a ranger how to take great photos of plants and animals at the park - even with your cell phone!
Jun 20
9:00a
End Date

Pond Dipping

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
What kinds of creatures are living in the lake? There are lots more than just fish!
Jun 20
2:00p
End Date

Trap Ball

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Traditional frontier games.
Jun 20
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
Jun 20
8:00p
End Date

Light Trapping for Moths

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and learn about light trapping to attract bugs. Get tips on where to look for moths and other insects, how to start to identify these diverse creatures, and see some of the local moths that can be found at Bentsen!
Jun 20
8:30p
End Date

The Park After Dark!

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us for the sights and sounds of the park after dark.
Jun 26
8:00p
End Date

Light Trapping for Moths

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and learn about light trapping to attract bugs. Get tips on where to look for moths and other insects, how to start to identify these diverse creatures, and see some of the local moths that can be found at Bentsen!
Jun 27
9:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger to learn the basics of kayaking. Instruction provided. Limited equipment available. Reserve your kayak today.
Jun 27
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Did someone say, "Let's go fishing"?
Jun 27
10:00a
End Date

Discovery Hour with the Master Naturalists: Geology!

Blanco State Park
Join a Lindheimer Master Naturalist to explore the unique geology of the Texas Hill Country!
Jun 27
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
Jun 27
8:00p
End Date

Night Ride

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Jun 27
9:30p
End Date

Night Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Have you ever wondered what the trail is like after dark?

July 2026

Jul 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!

August 2026

Aug 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!

September 2026

Sep 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!

October 2026

Oct 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!

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!
Nov 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!

December 2026

Dec 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!

January 2027

Jan 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!

February 2027

Feb 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!

March 2027

Mar 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!

April 2027

Apr 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!

May 2027

May 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!

June 2027

Jun 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!

July 2027

Jul 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!