Ranger Talks & Nature Programs
July 2018
Jul
27
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
August 2018
Aug
31
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
September 2018
Sep
28
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
November 2018
Nov
30
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
January 2019
Jan
25
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
February 2019
Feb
22
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
March 2019
Mar
6
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
7
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
8
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
9
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
10
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
11
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
12
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
13
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
14
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
15
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
16
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
17
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
18
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
19
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
20
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
21
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
22
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
23
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
24
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
25
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
26
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
26
End Date
Incredible Plants of South Texas
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Each plant is different from the next- let's get to know them!
Mar
26
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Mar
27
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Mar
27
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
27
End Date
Shipwrecked!
Mustang Island State Park
Can you survive on a deserted island? Come test your survival skills in an interactive game.
Mar
28
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
28
End Date
Bike and Bird
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided 3-mile bicycle tour to enjoy the wildlife found at our park while increasing your fitness. All skill levels are welcome. Your own bicycle is recommended, but rentals available.
Mar
28
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Mar
28
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Mar
29
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
29
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Mar
29
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a Ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Mar
29
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Observe and identify butterflies and dragonflies on a leisurely hike led by a knowledgeable guide. Suitable for all ages.
Mar
29
End Date
Homeschool Days
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
From fishing to ponding to technology, kids will learn something new each week! Great for all school-aged kids!
Mar
29
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Mar
29
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
Mar
30
End Date
Live Birds of Prey Program!
Lake Livingston State Park
Watch birds of prey soar high above the park! Live hawks, falcons, eagles, and possibly owls will be featured as part of a talk given by a Falconer from EarthQuest.org.
Mar
30
End Date
Teach a Ranger to Bird!
Mission Tejas State Park
Every Ranger should be a birder, but some of us are late hatchers!
Mar
30
End Date
Mar
30
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
Mar
30
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Mar
30
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
30
End Date
Mar
30
End Date
Rise and Hike
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a hike while stopping to observe birds, plants, insects, and other critters.
Mar
30
End Date
Mar
30
End Date
Hike Into History at Eisenhower State Park!
Eisenhower State Park
The natural and cultural resources that surround us have a story to tell. Hit the trail with us at Eisenhower to learn a little bit about what the resources of the Red River Valley say about us!
Mar
30
End Date
Ask-a-Ranger Broadcast
Huntsville State Park
Live broadcast from within the park. Every Saturday at 10 a.m.
Mar
30
End Date
Guided Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike alongside a park guide and view our nesting Bald Eagles.
Mar
30
End Date
Mar
30
End Date
Shipwrecked!
Mustang Island State Park
Can you survive on a deserted island? Come test your survival skills in an interactive game.
Mar
30
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Mar
30
End Date
Wildlife Detectives
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Calling all Junior Rangers: We need your help to find critter clues!
Mar
30
End Date
Ask a Ranger!
McKinney Falls State Park
Have a weird plant in your yard? Heard a strange noise last night? Want to know what it takes to become a TPWD Park Ranger? Ask Ranger Kristen! She'll be available for an hour to answer all your burning questions.
Mar
30
End Date
Edible Plant Hike- Registration Required (10AM)
Atlanta State Park
Learn to identify edible and medicinal plants found at Atlanta State Park!
Mar
30
End Date
Arts in the Park: Nature Journaling
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Journaling has been used by scientists, writers, and artists alike to describe and document the world around them
Mar
30
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Mar
30
End Date
Mar
30
End Date
Where do Gators go for the Winter?
Huntsville State Park
Check out some cold weather survival techniques!
Mar
30
End Date
Mar
30
End Date
Insect Safari
Galveston Island State Park
Catching, observing, and releasing some six-legged friends!
Mar
30
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a Ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Mar
30
End Date
"The Legend of the Bluebonnet"
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Read a special book and then look for our state flower!
Mar
30
End Date
Junior Ranger: Skull Detectives (1PM)
Atlanta State Park
You can learn a lot about an animal by looking at its skull! Join a park ranger to explore the skulls of animals found at Atlanta State Park.
Mar
30
End Date
Birding Basics
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Basic techniques from field guides to binoculars, especially for newbies!
Mar
30
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Mar
30
End Date
Pond Dipping
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Use a dip net to explore what critters live beneath the pond's surface!
Mar
30
End Date
Bike with a Ranger
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join Ranger Amy on a fun bike ride through the Walnut Ridge Unit
Mar
30
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come and feel the fur of some the local mammals that call this park home!
Mar
30
End Date
Dutch Oven Cookin'
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join us for a tasty cooking lesson!
Mar
30
End Date
Gyotaku with a Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn the art of fish printing!
Mar
30
End Date
Mar
30
End Date
Mar
30
End Date
Mar
30
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Mar
30
End Date
Guided Hike – The CCC Trails
Mission Tejas State Park
Follow the footsteps of the young men who reshaped our nation and replanted our wilderness
Mar
30
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Mar
30
End Date
Vulture Verses
Fort Parker State Park
A fun read with a ranger about the unloved animals amongst us!
Mar
31
End Date
Mar
31
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Mar
31
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Mar
31
End Date
Mar
31
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Mar
31
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Mar
31
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a Ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Mar
31
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Mar
31
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Mar
31
End Date
Sunday Afternoon Hikes
Huntsville State Park
Join Ranger Pick on an easy hike every Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m.!
Mar
31
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!
April 2019
Apr
1
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
2
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
2
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Apr
3
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
4
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
4
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Apr
5
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
5
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Apr
5
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a Ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Apr
5
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Observe and identify butterflies and dragonflies on a leisurely hike led by a knowledgeable guide. Suitable for all ages.
Apr
6
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
Apr
6
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
6
End Date
Coffee with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Grab a mug and sit down by the lake for a chat with the Head Ranger
Apr
6
End Date
Apr
6
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Apr
6
End Date
Scavenger Hunt Hike
Lockhart State Park
Embark on a scavenger adventure - from vultures and insects to a scavenger-themed scavenger hunt - you won’t want to miss this fun hike!
Apr
6
End Date
Canyon Walk & Talk
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Take a guided walk through the canyons with us!
Apr
6
End Date
Apr
6
End Date
Insect Safari
Galveston Island State Park
Catching, observing, and releasing some six-legged friends!
Apr
6
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a Ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Apr
6
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Apr
6
End Date
Ecosystem Engineers
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Did you know that there are engineers here at Caprock Canyons State Park?
Apr
6
End Date
Create a Star Wheel
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Equip yourself to discover the night sky.
Apr
6
End Date
Apr
6
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Apr
6
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Explore the spring night sky across Texas!
Apr
6
End Date
Nighttime Narratives
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
A history of Caprock Canyons State Park through stories.
Apr
7
End Date
Apr
7
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
7
End Date
Sunday Afternoon Ranger Walks
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a guided hike of Palmetto State Park. All ages welcome.
Apr
7
End Date
Hackenberg Loop Hike
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join our ranger in hiking along the river, surveying flood damage, and erosion!
Apr
8
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
9
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
9
End Date
Homeschool Class: Stream Study
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
10
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
10
End Date
Shipwrecked!
Mustang Island State Park
Can you survive on a deserted island? Come test your survival skills in an interactive game.
Apr
10
End Date
Homeschool Class: Stream Study
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
11
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
11
End Date
Homeschool Class: Stream Study
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
11
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Apr
12
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
12
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Apr
12
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a Ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Apr
12
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Observe and identify butterflies and dragonflies on a leisurely hike led by a knowledgeable guide. Suitable for all ages.
Apr
12
End Date
Skins N' Skulls
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Have you ever felt a bobcat fur? How about held a deer antler?
Apr
12
End Date
Wonders of the Night
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join a ranger for a night hike to find what goes bump in the night!
Apr
13
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
Apr
13
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
13
End Date
Apr
13
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Apr
13
End Date
Gifts from the Trees Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of your backyard trees in this fun walk!
Apr
13
End Date
Apr
13
End Date
Insect Safari
Galveston Island State Park
Catching, observing, and releasing some six-legged friends!
Apr
13
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a Ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Apr
13
End Date
Ssslitherin' Snakes
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join us for a slitherin' good time!
Apr
13
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Apr
13
End Date
Snake Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
There are 3 things that scare people, come see what these things are and why we shouldn't be afraid.
Apr
13
End Date
Apr
13
End Date
Wildflower Walk and Art
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Take in the beauty of spring wildflowers.
Apr
14
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
14
End Date
Butterfly Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover an array of dazzling butterflies in the park's butterfly garden.
Apr
15
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
16
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
17
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
17
End Date
Kayaking 101
Mustang Island State Park
Want to learn the basics of kayaking? In this two-hour program we will learn to paddle in the safe environment of Fish Pass where the water is only about 24-36". We provide the kayak, paddle, life jacket and instructions. Minimum age and size is 8 years old/80 pounds with adult participation. We have 8 tandem and 3 single sit-on-top kayaks
Apr
18
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
18
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Apr
19
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
19
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Observe and identify butterflies and dragonflies on a leisurely hike led by a knowledgeable guide. Suitable for all ages.
Apr
19
End Date
Campfire Building Basics
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Camping isn't complete without a campfire!
Apr
19
End Date
Primitive Fire
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Learn how to make fire as our ancestors once did.
Apr
19
End Date
Apr
19
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Is there anything more fun than hiking under a full moon?
Apr
20
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
Apr
20
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
20
End Date
Birding By Kayak
Galveston Island State Park
FREE, Adult-only guided kayak and wildlife observation tour.
Apr
20
End Date
Apr
20
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Peer into the world of little bugs and big battles in this fascinating walk!
Apr
20
End Date
Shipwrecked!
Mustang Island State Park
Can you survive on a deserted island? Come test your survival skills in an interactive game.
Apr
20
End Date
Toxic Plants of North-Central Texas
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come and learn with us how to identify the toxic plants of North-Central Texas and how to treat yourself after exposure to them.
Apr
20
End Date
Incredible Edible Plants Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Can I eat this plant???
Apr
20
End Date
Trailway Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
A guided vehicle tour down the historic Caprock Canyons Trailway. Reservations Required.
Apr
20
End Date
Insect Safari
Galveston Island State Park
Catching, observing, and releasing some six-legged friends!
Apr
20
End Date
Monarch Madness!
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
The spring monarch migration is underway!
Apr
20
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Apr
20
End Date
Toxic Plants of North-Central Texas
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come and learn with us how to identify the toxic plants of North-Central Texas and how to treat yourself after exposure to them.
Apr
20
End Date
Apr
20
End Date
Wildlife and Environmental Etiquette
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Prevent your park experience from becoming the next negative internet & social media sensation!
Apr
20
End Date
Pollinator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the benefits of pollinators and plant a seed! Register here!
Apr
20
End Date
Apr
20
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300 million year old fossils!
Apr
20
End Date
Frog & Toad Watch
Lockhart State Park
Discover the frogs and toads that call Lockhart State Park home!
Apr
20
End Date
Apr
20
End Date
The Texas State Bison Herd
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about the history and current status of the Official Bison Herd of the state of Texas!
Apr
21
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
21
End Date
Apr
22
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
23
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
24
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
24
End Date
Shipwrecked!
Mustang Island State Park
Can you survive on a deserted island? Come test your survival skills in an interactive game.
Apr
25
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
25
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Apr
26
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
26
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Apr
26
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a Ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Apr
26
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Observe and identify butterflies and dragonflies on a leisurely hike led by a knowledgeable guide. Suitable for all ages.
Apr
26
End Date
Arbor Day Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Celebrate Arbor Day by learning about our native trees.
Apr
26
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
Apr
27
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
Apr
27
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
27
End Date
Outdoor Cooking!
Wyler Aerial Tramway
Do you have an old cast iron skillet of dutch oven sitting in the garage because you don't know what to cook in them?
Apr
27
End Date
Skins, Skulls and Bugs
Resaca de la Palma State Park
See and touch skins, skulls and Bugs from the Rio Grande Valley wildlife
Apr
27
End Date
Apr
27
End Date
Apr
27
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Apr
27
End Date
Mother Neff Earth Day Celebration
Mother Neff State Park
Come out to Mother Neff State Park to help us celebrate Earth Day!
Apr
27
End Date
Ranger Snake Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a Ranger to discover the fascinating world of snakes!
Apr
27
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game!
Apr
27
End Date
Apr
27
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300 million year old fossils!
Apr
27
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Apr
27
End Date
Beaver Tails
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a look at what makes these tree-munching critters so special!
Apr
27
End Date
Constellations in the Canyons
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
The stars at night, are big and bright....Deep in the heart of the Texas Panhandle!
Apr
28
End Date
Apr
28
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
28
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Apr
29
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
Apr
30
End Date
Spring Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, help keep count raptors migrating north to their breeding grounds.
May 2019
May
1
End Date
Shipwrecked!
Mustang Island State Park
Can you survive on a deserted island? Come test your survival skills in an interactive game.
May
4
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
May
4
End Date
Coffee with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Grab a mug and sit down by the lake for a chat with the Head Ranger
May
4
End Date
May
4
End Date
Battleship Ranger Walk
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join Ranger Mark aboard Battleship TEXAS as we pick a deck and discover untold stories and overlooked details on this one-hour walk, including to some areas not on the normal public tour route.
May
4
End Date
Turtle Patrol
Galveston Island State Park
Families and interested citizens needed for turtle-centric beach hike.
May
8
End Date
Homeschool Program - Pollinators
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
What is a pollinator exactly and what do they do?
May
11
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
May
11
End Date
Foraging for Food (A.M.)
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come forage for food with Dr. Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen, Ph.D., as he teaches us which plants throughout the park, are edible and medicinal.
May
11
End Date
May
11
End Date
May
11
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Peer into the world of little bugs and big battles in this fascinating walk!
May
11
End Date
May
11
End Date
Foraging for Food (PM)
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Come forage for food with Dr. Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen, Ph.D., as he teaches us which plants throughout the park, are edible and medicinal.
May
11
End Date
Ask a Ranger
Mustang Island State Park
Ever wonder what lives in the holes at the beach or why don't we rake the sargassum seaweed? Come to the day-use beach to get some answers!
May
11
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
May
11
End Date
Turtle Patrol
Galveston Island State Park
Families and interested citizens needed for turtle-centric beach hike.
May
12
End Date
Butterfly Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover an array of dazzling butterflies in the park's butterfly garden.
May
15
End Date
Shipwrecked!
Mustang Island State Park
Can you survive on a deserted island? Come test your survival skills in an interactive game.
May
18
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
May
18
End Date
May
18
End Date
Gifts from the Trees Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of your backyard trees in this fun walk!
May
18
End Date
Turtle Patrol
Galveston Island State Park
Families and interested citizens needed for turtle-centric beach hike.
May
18
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300 million year old fossils!
May
22
End Date
Homeschool Program - Pollinators
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
What is a pollinator exactly and what do they do?
May
25
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
May
25
End Date
Skins, Skulls and Bugs
Resaca de la Palma State Park
See and touch skins, skulls and Bugs from the Rio Grande Valley wildlife
May
25
End Date
May
25
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Peer into the world of little bugs and big battles in this fascinating walk!
May
25
End Date
Ask a Ranger
Mustang Island State Park
Ever wonder what lives in the holes at the beach or why don't we rake the sargassum seaweed? Come to the day-use beach to get some answers!
May
25
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300 million year old fossils!
May
25
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
May
31
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
June 2019
Jun
1
End Date
Jun
1
End Date
Jun
1
End Date
Jun
1
End Date
Ask a Ranger
Mustang Island State Park
Ever wonder what lives in the holes at the beach or why don't we rake the sargassum seaweed? Come to the day-use beach to get some answers!
Jun
8
End Date
Jun
8
End Date
Jun
8
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Jun
9
End Date
Butterfly Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover an array of dazzling butterflies in the park's butterfly garden.
Jun
15
End Date
Jun
15
End Date
Jun
15
End Date
Smokey Bear's 75th Birthday Party in the Parks
Mother Neff State Park
Save the date!
More info to come.
Jun
15
End Date
Ask a Ranger
Ever wonder what lives in the holes at the beach or why don't we rake the sargassum seaweed? Come to the day-use beach to get some answers!
Jun
22
End Date
Skins, Skulls and Bugs
Resaca de la Palma State Park
See and touch skins, skulls and Bugs from the Rio Grande Valley wildlife
Jun
22
End Date
Jun
28
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
Jun
29
End Date
Jun
29
End Date
July 2019
Jul
6
End Date
Jul
6
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Jul
13
End Date
Coffee with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Grab a mug and sit down by the lake for a chat with the Head Ranger
Jul
13
End Date
Jul
20
End Date
Jul
20
End Date
Jul
20
End Date
Jul
26
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
Jul
27
End Date
August 2019
Aug
3
End Date
Coffee with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Grab a mug and sit down by the lake for a chat with the Head Ranger
Aug
3
End Date
Aug
10
End Date
Aug
10
End Date
Aug
17
End Date
Aug
24
End Date
Aug
24
End Date
Aug
24
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Aug
31
End Date
September 2019
Sep
7
End Date
Coffee with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Grab a mug and sit down by the lake for a chat with the Head Ranger
Sep
7
End Date
Sep
14
End Date
Sep
14
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Sep
21
End Date
Sep
21
End Date
Sep
21
End Date
Sep
28
End Date
October 2019
Oct
5
End Date
Coffee with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Grab a mug and sit down by the lake for a chat with the Head Ranger
Oct
5
End Date
Oct
5
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Oct
12
End Date
Oct
12
End Date
Oct
19
End Date
Oct
19
End Date
Oct
26
End Date
November 2019
Nov
2
End Date
Nov
2
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Nov
9
End Date
Nov
16
End Date
Nov
16
End Date
Nov
23
End Date
Nov
30
End Date
December 2019
Dec
7
End Date
Dec
14
End Date
Dec
21
End Date
Dec
28
End Date