Outdoor Skills Workshops
May 2026
May
23
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.
May
23
3:00p
End Date
Hunters and Gatherers
Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
May
23
6:00p
End Date
Edible Plant Talk (event changed due to weather)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come and learn which plants are safe to eat!
May
23
8:00p
End Date
Flint & Steel Fire Starting
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn how to use flint & steel fire starters!
May
24
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!
May
24
10:00a
End Date
May
24
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.
May
24
2:00p
End Date
Archery 101 (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Learn the basics of archery from a ranger!
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101 Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Discover the birds of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park on this Ranger-guided hike!
May
26
9:00a
End Date
May
29
6:30p
End Date
Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SOLD OUT)
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
29
6:30p
End Date
Purtis Creek State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (SOLD OUT)
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
30
9:00a
End Date
FREE: Girls’ Outdoor Workshop
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a FREE outdoor skills workshop exclusively for girls ages 10-18! Registration required.
May
30
9:00a
End Date
Boaters Education Course (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
This course is required for those that wish to operate certain vessels on the public waterways of Texas.
May
30
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!
May
31
9:00a
End Date
May
31
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.
June 2026
Jun
6
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!
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join a ranger for a leisurely morning of fishing on the Pedernales River!
Jun
6
10:00a
End Date
Jun
9
9:00a
End Date
Fishing 101
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Join us to learn the basics of fishing in this 3 hour workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to practice casting at the fishing ponds at TFFC. All fishing gear will be provided. A fishing license is NOT required.
Jun
13
9:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jun
13
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.
Jun
13
9:30a
End Date
Cedar Hill State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (SOLD OUT)
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
13
9:30a
End Date
Guadalupe River State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
17
2:00p
End Date
Jun
20
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.
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Campfire 101: Making Camping S’more Fun
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a fire-building demonstration!
Jun
21
10:00a
End Date
Jun
26
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Bastrop State Park (Application Open Until May 30th)
Bastrop 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?
Jun
26
6:30p
End Date
Jun
26
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Lake Mineral Wells State Park (Application Open Until June 10th)
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Jun
27
8:45a
End Date
Jun
27
9:30a
End Date
Mountain Biking for Beginners
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Some equipment provided. Registration required.
Jun
27
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.
Jun
27
4:00p
End Date
July 2026
Jul
4
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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!