Calendar of Events

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

Country Christmas

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Deck the halls and trim the trees.
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

Basic Fishing

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

Stargazing

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
How many constellations can you name?
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

Basic Fishing

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

Basic Fishing

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