Outdoor Skills Workshops
August 2026
Aug
15
8:30a
End Date
Golf for Beginners 3
Lockhart State Park
Join Ranger Steven to build upon your golf knowledge and skills! Registration required.
Aug
15
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Estero Llano Grande State Park
We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please.
Aug
15
10:00a
End Date
Aug
15
10:00a
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!
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Heat Safety and Leave No Trace
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn the signs and symptoms of heat illness and how to prevent and or treat this illness.
Aug
15
7:30p
End Date
Moths: Night Shift - Night Program
Lake Whitney State Park
Discover why moths matter, to us, to the ecosystem, and to Lake Whitney State Park, through an evening of learning and hands-on exploration.
Aug
15
7:30p
End Date
Toxic Trivia
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come test your knowledge on identifying poisonous plants & venomous animals!
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Aug
16
9:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish but don't know how to get started?
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
Solar Cooking Class
Franklin Mountains State Park
On hot summer days it can feel like an oven outside. Learn how to harvest that energy to actually cook with!
Aug
22
8:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn how to fish on the Pedernales with a loaner rod or bring your own!
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Estero Llano Grande State Park
We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please.
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Ride with a Ranger on the New Property
Lockhart State Park
Join Ranger Gary for a bike ride on the new property and receive tips & techniques along the way!
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Hunter Education Course - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Post Oak Ridge State Park
Class costs $15. Registration required.
Aug
22
9:30a
End Date
Archery 101 (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Learn the basics of archery from a ranger!
Aug
22
10:00a
End Date
Archery in the Park
Lake Livingston State Park
Safely learn the basics of Olympic style archery in this guided archery program taught by a certified archery instructor.
Aug
23
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.
Aug
27
8:30p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn how to navigate the night sky using telescopes and your own eyes!
Aug
28
7:30a
End Date
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Estero Llano Grande State Park
We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please.
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Archery
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to shoot like Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen! Visitors must be at least 10 years old and sign a liability waiver to participate.
Aug
29
10:00a
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!
Aug
29
1:00p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
September 2026
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
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!
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Someone is cooking something tasty! Come learn from the pros about the versatility of cooking in a Dutch oven!
Sep
11
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Leadership Training | Lake Livingston State Park | (Application Open Until Sept 1)
Lake Livingston 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?
Sep
12
9:30a
End Date
Bastrop State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
Bastrop State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Birding 101 Hike
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Do you know a Girl Scout that loves birds? Bring them out to discover the birds of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park on this Ranger-guided hike!
Sep
19
9:30a
End Date
Lake Livingston State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
Lake Livingston State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
19
1:30p
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Toxic Trivia
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come test your knowledge on identifying poisonous plants & venomous animals!
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Sep
26
9:30a
End Date
Galveston Island State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
October 2026
Oct
2
6:30p
End Date
Inks Lake State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
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!
Oct
9
6:30p
End Date
Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
16
6:30p
End Date
Palmetto State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
24
9:30a
End Date
Brazos Bend State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Archery 101 (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Learn the basics of archery from a ranger!
Oct
30
6:30p
End Date
Huntsville State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
31
9:30a
End Date
Blanco State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
Blanco State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
November 2026
Nov
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
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!
Nov
14
9:30a
End Date
McKinney Falls State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
December 2026
Dec
5
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
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!