Outdoor Skills Workshops
January 2026
Jan
9
3:00p
End Date
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Annual Kid's Trout Derby
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Cast a line and catch some trout with our Rangers!
Jan
10
10:00a
End Date
Jan
10
10:00a
End Date
Explore Bowhunting Workshop (moved to JANUARY 10)
Goose Island State Park
Join us for a hands-on workshop that will get you ready to go out and harvest your first deer with a bow.
Jan
10
1:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jan
10
1:30p
End Date
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
Jan
17
2:00p
End Date
Jan
18
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about the great hobby of birding!
Jan
18
10:00a
End Date
Jan
18
1:30p
End Date
Campfire 101
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn the skills and use the tips to build a campfire.
Jan
18
2:00p
End Date
Knots for Everyday Use
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Master the art of knots and transform ordinary situations into extraordinary solutions with the timeless skill of knot tying.
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Annual Kid's Trout Fishing Day
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
What a wonderful day it is when you reel in a fighting trout!
Jan
24
10:00a
End Date
Outdoor Cooking - Dutch Oven
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us to learn the secrets of Dutch oven cooking!
Jan
24
1:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jan
24
1:30p
End Date
Mountain Biking for Beginners
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Some equipment provided. Registration required.
Jan
24
2:00p
End Date
Jan
24
2:00p
End Date
Backyard Bass
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn the basics of fishing with this kid-friendly activity!
Jan
31
8:30a
End Date
Golf for Beginners 1
Lockhart State Park
Take a swing at golf! Learn the basics of the sport in this fun class. Registration required.
Jan
31
9:00a
End Date
Fly Fishing Class
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Join us for a beginners fly fishing class - no experience required. Master fly-fisher Bob Cappallo will focus on equipment, equipment selection, basic knot tying, casting and casting fundamentals. Registration required.
Jan
31
1:00p
End Date
Jan
31
2:00p
End Date
Find Your Way: Orienteering Adventure
Fort Boggy State Park
Ready to explore the outdoors in a whole new way?
Jan
31
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to navigate like a pirate and hunt for hidden booty! ARRR!
Jan
31
2:30p
End Date
February 2026
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Hiking for Women
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness.
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Explore Bowhunting--Rescheduled from 10/25/2025
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us as we Explore Bowhunting!
March 2026
Mar
6
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Leadership Training | Brazos Bend State Park | (Application Open Until Feb 27th)
Brazos Bend State Park
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Mar
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
April 2026
Apr
4
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
May 2026
May
2
8:00a
End Date
Intro to Hiking for Women
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness.
May
2
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
June 2026
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
July 2026
Jul
4
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
August 2026
Aug
1
8:00a
End Date
Intro to Hiking for Women
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness.
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
September 2026
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
October 2026
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
November 2026
Nov
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
December 2026
Dec
5
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!