Calendar of Events

Tyler Events

June 2021

Jun 22
10:00a
End Date

Fire Building 101

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn tips and tricks for building the perfect campfire!
Jun 23
9:00a
End Date

Roving with the Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Put our knowledge to the test.
Jun 23
1:30p
End Date

Tree Stories

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
What kind of stories can trees tell us?
Jun 24
2:00p
End Date

10 Essentials

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Do you know the 10 essentials for camping and hiking?
Jun 24
8:45p
End Date

Night Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Are you brave enough to visit the park at night?
Jun 25
9:30a
End Date

Wildlife Watch

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come see the wildlife in our neck of the woods!
Jun 25
10:00a
End Date

"Lost" in the Forest

Tyler State Park
Explore what it means to be "lost" in the forest.
Jun 25
2:00p
End Date

Wildfood Walk

Tyler State Park
Edible and useful plants
Jun 26
9:30a
End Date

Struggling Towards Harmony, Guided Hike

Mission Tejas State Park
Explore how forests fight to grow and regenerate over time.
Jun 26
10:00a
End Date

Ranger-led Hikes

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Enjoy nature with a ranger-led hike!
Jun 26
2:00p
End Date

Reading with the Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for a nature themed story hour at the park!
Jun 26
3:00p
End Date

Explore the Day Sky: The Sun

Tyler State Park
Discover the Big Clock in the Sky!
Jun 26
8:30p
End Date

Explore the Night Sky: Planets and Stars

Tyler State Park
Imagination comes to life in the stories of the stars.
Jun 30
9:00a
End Date

Roving with the Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Put our knowledge to the test.

July 2021

Jul 1
2:00p
End Date

Dragonflies: An Ode to Odonata

Tyler State Park
Colorful Aerial Acrobats of the Insect World
Jul 2
10:00a
End Date

Critter Scene Investigations Walk

Tyler State Park
Put on your detective's hat!
Jul 2
2:00p
End Date

Cryptozoology: Myths and Legends Walk

Tyler State Park
Connections in legendary stories
Jul 3
9:00a
End Date

Hardwood Hike

Mission Tejas State Park
Come scout out the noble, slow growing hardwoods of MTSP!
Jul 3
10:00a
End Date

Navigation by Nature

Tyler State Park
Rediscover a lost skill
Jul 3
2:00p
End Date

The 10 Essentials Hike

Tyler State Park
What ten things are the most important?
Jul 4
10:00a
End Date

Wildfood Walk

Tyler State Park
Edible and useful plants
Jul 7
9:00a
End Date

Roving with the Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Put our knowledge to the test.
Jul 10
8:00a
End Date

KID FISH DERBY

Fairfield Lake State Park
Join Fairfield Lake and Texas 99.1 for our 19th annual Kid Fish Derby! FREE to all kids 15 & under accompanied by an adult. Bait & Fishing Poles will be provided. You MUST pre-register online or between 7am-8pm the day of the event.
Jul 10
9:30a
End Date

Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike

Mission Tejas State Park
Nature always provides, if you know what to look for!
Jul 10
3:00p
End Date

Build Your Own Bird’s Nest

Mission Tejas State Park
Don’t be an egghead, come learn about nests and build your very own!
Jul 14
9:00a
End Date

Roving with the Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Put our knowledge to the test.
Jul 16
10:00a
End Date

Celebrating Texas Buffalo Soldiers Month

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Join Lt. Dolifka as he travels to Martin Creek Lake State Park during Texas Buffalo Soldiers Month. Family-friendly event.
Jul 17
9:00a
End Date

Celebrating Texas Buffalo Soldiers Month

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Join Lt. Dolifka as he celebrates Texas Buffalo Soldiers Month at Martin Creek Lake State Park.
Jul 21
9:00a
End Date

Roving with the Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Put our knowledge to the test.
Jul 24
9:30a
End Date

Armadillos, Tough as Texas

Mission Tejas State Park
Discover how these little armored ones can teach us tons!
Jul 28
9:00a
End Date

Roving with the Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Put our knowledge to the test.
Jul 30
10:00a
End Date

Celebrating Texas Buffalo Soldiers Month

Tyler State Park
Join 1st Sgt. Padilla and Lt. Dolifka as they travel to Tyler State Park and celebrate Texas Buffalo Soldiers Month.
Jul 31
9:00a
End Date

Celebrating Texas Buffalo Soldiers Month

Tyler State Park
Join 1st Sgt. Padilla and Lt. Dolifka as they celebrate Texas Buffalo Soldiers Month at Tyler State Park.
Jul 31
9:30a
End Date

Struggling Towards Harmony, Guided Hike

Mission Tejas State Park
Explore how forests fight to grow and regenerate over time.

August 2021

Aug 14
10:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Demo with Uncle Mike's Kitchen

Fairfield Lake State Park
Get familiar with the basic equipment. Learn simple recipes. Hear the history of the Dutch oven. Live Q&A with a pro!

September 2021

Sep 11
10:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Demo with Uncle Mike's Kitchen

Fairfield Lake State Park
-Get familiar with the basic equipment -Learn simple recipes -Hear the history of the Dutch Oven -Live Q&A with a pro

October 2021

Oct 9
2:00p
End Date

Dutch Oven Demo with Uncle Mike's Kitchen

Fairfield Lake State Park
Get familiar with the basic equipment. Learn simple recipes. Hear the history of the Dutch oven. Live Q&A with a pro!

November 2021

Nov 13
2:00p
End Date

Dutch Oven Demo with Uncle Mike's Kitchen

Fairfield Lake State Park
Get familiar with the basic equipment. Learn simple recipes. Hear the history of the Dutch oven. Live Q&A with a pro!

December 2021

Dec 11
2:00p
End Date

Dutch Oven Demo with Uncle Mike's Kitchen

Fairfield Lake State Park
Get familiar with the basic equipment. Learn simple recipes. Hear the history of the Dutch oven. Live Q&A with a pro!