Homeschooling
December 2023
Dec
8
6:00p
End Date
Winter Wonderland - Christmas in the Park - A Drive Through Experience
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and kick off the holiday season with a visit to Cooper Lake State Park. Join us for a beautiful view as you drive through nature and decorated campsites!
Dec
8
6:30p
End Date
Sky Guide Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join our rangers for a quick stroll utilizing the SkyGuide App. We will view some of the constellations around us and listen to some of the legends we tell of them.
Dec
9
9:30a
End Date
Archery 101
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Try archery and learn a lifetime sport. **Registration is required, program limited to 12 participants. Ages 10 and up. More information given after registration.
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
A Trek through the Eras: Tour of Las Cuevas
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla at Las Cuevas, to explore how this pictograph site has been used across time.
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, and Scat!
Blanco State Park
Explore, touch, and learn about some of the animals that call Blanco State Park home.
Dec
9
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.
Dec
9
2:00p
End Date
Our Nearest Star: Taking a Closer Look at the Sun
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla on a tour across our solar system to explore the sun!
Dec
9
6:00p
End Date
Winter Wonderland - Christmas in the Park - A Drive Through Experience
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and kick off the holiday season with a visit to Cooper Lake State Park. Join us for a beautiful view as you drive through nature and decorated campsites!
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Rain Deer: Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Doe, a deer, a rain deer, we will paint. Join us for a morning of creative watercolor painting.
Dec
10
1:00p
End Date
Rain Deer: Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Water color painting - all art supplies provided.
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents, too.
Dec
14
9:00a
End Date
Dec
14
9:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Habitat Hangout *Class is FULL*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
14
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of each month for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Dec
15
9:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Habitat Hangout *Class is FULL*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
16
2:00p
End Date
Gems of the Universe
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
The Geminids Meteor shower when and where to see them!
Dec
16
7:00p
End Date
Dec
16
7:00p
End Date
Our Night Skies
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
What makes up our night sky? Is there more than meets the eye? Learn about the celestial bodies that make up the sky and the stories told about them.
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Geocaching
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
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!
Dec
21
9:00a
End Date
Dec
21
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of each month for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Dec
22
9:00a
End Date
There and Back Again: A Journey Through Closed Canyon
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla on a trek through Closed Canyon to learn how geology shapes life in the park!
Dec
22
2:00p
End Date
Archeology in the Park: Field Session
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Calling all amateur archeologists! This field session will teach you the methods that archeologists use to preserve the past.
Dec
22
8:00p
End Date
Self-guided Stargazing - Ursid Meteor Shower
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Take advantage of our dark park and watch for the Ursid Meteor Shower.
Dec
22
8:00p
End Date
Self-guided Stargazing - Ursid Meteor Shower
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Take advantage of our dark park and watch for the Ursid Meteor Shower.
Dec
23
10:00a
End Date
Nature Detectives: Uncovering the Culprit on the Trail
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Grab your magnifying glass and join a ranger to discover who is hiking on the trail with you!
Dec
23
7:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Badlands
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The Stars at Night are Big and Bright👏👏👏👏! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Dec
24
10:00a
End Date
Birdhouse Building
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join us for Hot Chocolate and build a birdhouse for your backyard!
Dec
28
9:00a
End Date
Dec
29
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a fun morning of exploring and learning at the park!
Dec
30
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome. No experience required!
Dec
30
10:00a
End Date
Camp Oh No!
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Somebody has been making a mess on the trail! Join Ranger Layla on a journey to uncover how you can reduce your footprint while recreating outdoors.
Dec
30
2:00p
End Date
Fishing with the 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.
January 2024
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Self-guided Hike, Bike and/or Ride!
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Self-guided Hike!
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Wonder of the River
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Kick off the New Year with a refreshing hike along the river!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike!
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike!
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
4
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of each month for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Jan
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents, too.
Jan
11
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of each month for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Jan
13
7:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Badlands
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The Stars at Night are Big and Bright👏👏👏👏! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
February 2024
Feb
13
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents, too.
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Gyotaku (Japanese Fish Printing) *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Gyotaku (Japanese Fish Printing) *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Feb
16
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Gyotaku (Japanese Fish Printing) *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
March 2024
Mar
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents, too.
Mar
20
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Botany *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Mar
21
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Botany *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Mar
22
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Botany *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
April 2024
Apr
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents, too.
Apr
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Conservation (Celebrate Earth Day) *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Apr
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Conservation (Celebrate Earth Day) *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Apr
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Conservation (Celebrate Earth Day) *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May 2024
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
15
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling (River Bugs) *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
16
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling (River Bugs) *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling (River Bugs) *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
June 2024
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.