Calendar of Events

Outdoor Skills Workshops

July 2025

Jul 6
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!
Jul 11
9:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger to learn the basics of kayaking. Instruction provided. Limited equipment available. Reserve your kayak today.
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Wildlife Detectives

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to hone your observation skills!
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Archery

Lockhart State Park
Learn how to shoot like Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen!
Jul 12
10:00a
End Date

Kayak with a Ranger

Copper Breaks State Park
Learn kayaking basics with a ranger.
Jul 12
1:00p
End Date

Ancient Spear Throwing

Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Jul 12
2:00p
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Davis Mountains State Park
This fun, ranger-led workshop is aimed for kids, ages 5-12 (but open to all), who want to build their outdoor skills.
Jul 12
3:30p
End Date

Fish with a Ranger

Copper Breaks State Park
Join a ranger to learn fishing basics. Let's go fishing!
Jul 13
10:00a
End Date

Intro to Fly Fishing

Lockhart State Park
Learn the basics of fly fishing in this fun class!
Jul 13
10:00a
End Date

Peak Preparedness - Trail Safety Tips

Davis Mountains State Park
Want to explore our desert trails? Park host Terry will cover the basics to ensure you have what it takes to stay safe.
Jul 18
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn how to catch a fish and test your new skills!
Jul 18
1:00p
End Date

Fishing for Beginners

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get certified! Become a bona fide angler with Bentsen State Park. Open to all ages.
Jul 19
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let's go fishing!
Jul 19
1:00p
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome. No experience required!
Jul 20
10:00a
End Date

Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl

Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jul 25
10:00a
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?
Jul 26
8:30a
End Date

Golf for Beginners 3

Lockhart State Park
Join Ranger Steven to build upon your golf knowledge and skills! Registration required.
Jul 26
10:00a
End Date

Geocaching 101

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a high-tech treasure hunt!
Jul 26
11:00a
End Date

Hunters and Gatherers

Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
Jul 27
9:00a
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!
Jul 27
10:00a
End Date

Peak Preparedness - Trail Safety Tips

Davis Mountains State Park
Want to explore our desert trails? Park host Terry will cover the basics to ensure you have what it takes to stay safe.

August 2025

Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Yucca Basket Weaving

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about the Great Yucca plant that covers the plains...

September 2025

Sep 6
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.

October 2025

Oct 25
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting

Guadalupe River State Park
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January 2026

Jan 24
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting

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.