Ranger Talks & Nature Programs
August 2025
Aug
1
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
1
11:00a
End Date
Pinecone Bird Feeders
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Create a treat to take home to the birds in your backyard!
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Wildlife at Martin Creek Lake
Martin Creek Lake State Park
From buzzing bees to prowling bobcats come learn about the park's wildlife!
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Aug
1
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug
1
3:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Copper Breaks State Park
Join us to learn about the animals that call the Rolling Plains home!
Aug
1
4:00p
End Date
Binoculars 101
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
Aug
1
4:00p
End Date
Aug
1
7:00p
End Date
Evening Guided hike with a Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike to the Devil's Waterhole!
Aug
1
8:45p
End Date
Aug
2
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
2
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Shade Tree Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down, find a shady spot, and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Edible Plants Walk
Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore the wild treats of the woods in this fun hike!
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
They Don't All Sting You!
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn about the fascinating insects called wasps!
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Aranama Nature Trail Hike
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the flora, fauna, and history of Goliad State Park on this ranger-led 1/3-mile hike.
Aug
2
9:30a
End Date
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Microscopic Water Bugs
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Lake Life -Aquatic Explorations!
Buescher State Park
Let's get our hands wet as we learn about the tiny critters that call Buescher Lake home! Have some cool fun during the hot Texas summer!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
AT CAPACITY REGISTRATION IS CLOSED-Guided Kayak Tour to the Devil's Waterhole
Inks Lake State Park
Learn kayaking basics then join park Rangers for fun kayak trip.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Hidden Treasures Scavenger Hunt
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join millions of others in the largest game of scavenger hunt!
Aug
2
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Food Chain!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about the food chain and create your own food chain by making paper links!
Aug
2
11:00a
End Date
Aug
2
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park!
Bonham State Park
Craft with us and learn some tips and tricks to sharing a trail with snakes.
Aug
2
11:00a
End Date
Trail Cam Explorers
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the wonderful world of our wildlife with Ranger Sabrina by learning and setting up trail cameras!
Aug
2
11:00a
End Date
Aug
2
11:00a
End Date
Intro to Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to navigate like a pirate and hunt for hidden booty! ARRR!
Aug
2
11:15a
End Date
Solar Spectacles
Purtis Creek State Park
The sun is more than just a big ball of fire in the sky! Come learn all about our amazing star!
Aug
2
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Aug
2
1:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Aug
2
1:00p
End Date
Aug
2
1:30p
End Date
Bats-A-Billion
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger to learn about some of our park’s most mysterious residents.
Aug
2
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.
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
"The Rainfall Revolution" with Price Rumbelow
Balmorhea State Park
This presentation will want to make you want to "runoff" and conserve water!
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive. You'll get to touch real specimens!
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Slithering Snakes
Bastrop State Park
Come ssssseeeee what all the fuss is about! Are snakes really scary or just misunderstood? Learn how to identify 10 native snakes to Central Texas by their identifying characteristics. *no live snakes at this program*
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scat & Tracks
Fort Parker State Park
Get hands on with animal skins, skulls, scat and tracks and learn what they tell us about local critters.
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Aug
2
4:00p
End Date
Aug
2
6:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Ranger Talk - Summer Program Series
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Aug
2
8:00p
End Date
Herp Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike to find some of our hopping and slithering friends!
Aug
2
8:00p
End Date
Bat O'Clock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Hannah and Blanco State Park's Ranger Katy for a chitchat about bats.
Aug
2
8:00p
End Date
Night Sounds
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor
Aug
2
8:30p
End Date
Night Ride
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Aug
3
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
3
8:30a
End Date
Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create a massive web that spans multiple trees.
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Silky, Stealthy Spiders
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Ever wondered how a spider makes its web, or why they don't get stuck in their own webs? Learn these answers and so much more about the wonderful world of spiders!
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create a massive web that spans multiple trees
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Bug Out!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Rangers will be sharing information about some of the many insects that call Enchanted Rock home at the gazebo on the base of Summit Trail.
Aug
3
1:00p
End Date
Aug
3
1:30p
End Date
Bats-A-Billion
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger to learn about some of our park’s most mysterious residents.
Aug
3
2:00p
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: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
3
2:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Aug
3
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug
3
3:00p
End Date
Aug
6
8:30a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join a park ranger to learn some bird watching basics.
Aug
6
10:00a
End Date
Mysterious Macroinvertebrates
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bugs, mollusks and crayfish, oh my!
Aug
6
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Aug
7
2:00a
End Date
Splash of Color
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Express yourself using the park as inspiration!
Aug
7
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
7
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Aug
7
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Aug
8
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Backyard Bass
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come and enjoy a land lover's spin on fishing!
Aug
8
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug
8
3:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Inks Lake State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Aug
8
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Aug
8
4:00p
End Date
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Game Night at the Park
Blanco State Park
Test your knowledge with Blanco State Park themed Jeopardy!
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Twilight Night Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a walk to learn about the night life of the park!
Aug
8
8:30p
End Date
UV Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
See Dinosaur Valley in a new light by finding out what nocturnal critters glow under UV!
Aug
8
9:00p
End Date
Full Moon Shoreline Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a ranger and park volunteers for the unique experience of walking along the water's edge with only the light of the full moon as a guide.
Aug
9
8:00a
End Date
Big Summer Bio-Blitz
Cedar Hill State Park
Come join our rangers in exploring the nature of Duck Pond Trail
Aug
9
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
9
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Ranching & Roping
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn why Goliad is considered the Birthplace of Texas Ranching and try your hand at roping!
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Ranger Reveal
Hill Country State Natural Area
Accompany Ranger Augie as he details mammals via the skulls and skins of HCSNA native, and invasive species. Engage in discussions of legend, lore and facts regarding the animals that inhabit HCSNA.
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Aug
9
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.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Ranger Hike: A Walk Through Time
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a ranger for a hike and see some of the oldest features at Copper Breaks!
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Wildlife Viewing
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn some tips and tricks on viewing wildlife.
Aug
9
10:30a
End Date
Cloud Finders
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
A very cirrus program about clouds.
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Waste to Wonder Craft Time
Inks Lake State Park
Join ranger Michelle to learn more about the negative impacts of plastic pollution on parks and our environment while engaging in a fun craft activity!
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Critter Corner
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Use your senses to learn more about the wildlife roaming Dinosaur Valley!
Aug
9
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Aug
9
1:00p
End Date
The Real McCoil: Snakes of Texas
Cedar Hill State Park
Learn the who's who of DFW snakes with a Ranger
Aug
9
1:30p
End Date
Adaptation Investigations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Investigate the clues animals leave behind with a ranger.
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Mammals of Texas
Eisenhower State Park
Join a park ranger to get an up-close look at mammals in Texas!
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park. Which is the fastest or the furriest? You decide.
Aug
9
2:30p
End Date
Aug
9
4:00p
End Date
Aug
9
5:00p
End Date
Aug
9
5:30p
End Date
Aug
9
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Explore Galveston Island at sunset and meet new critters along the way!
Aug
9
8:00p
End Date
Aug
9
8:00p
End Date
Aug
9
8:30p
End Date
Frog & Toad Watch
Lockhart State Park
Join a park ranger to search for the amphibians that call Lockhart home!
Aug
10
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
10
8:30a
End Date
Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create a massive web that spans multiple trees.
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Plants of the Mission
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore how Native Americans utilized the plants in the area for food, clothing, tools, and more!
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Fossil Table
Pedernales Falls State Park
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special!
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Hike like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Grounded in Nature Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stroll along with us as we explore the park in the morning, we'll listen to the birds chirp, the river babble, and take meditative breaks.
Aug
10
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
10
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
10
10:00a
End Date
Insect Inspection
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Test your detective skills and investigate what insects are around Lake Casa Blanca.
Aug
10
10:30a
End Date
Pond on a Plate
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Learn how energy flows through a wetland habitat by building a pond from the ground up!
Aug
10
11:00a
End Date
Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create a massive web that spans multiple trees
Aug
10
11:00a
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Aug
10
1:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Aug
10
1:30p
End Date
Adaptation Investigations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Investigate the clues animals leave behind with a ranger.
Aug
10
2:00p
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: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
10
2:00p
End Date
The Bows that Shaped Texas
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about how one nation changed Texan culture and history forever!
Aug
10
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug
12
10:00a
End Date
Bird Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Head out on a hike to see if you can fill out your bingo card by finding all the birds hiding in the trees!
Aug
12
11:30a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
12
10:00p
End Date
Perseid Meteor Shower Party
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this summer meteor event up on Skyline Drive under the dark skies of West Texas.
Aug
13
9:00a
End Date
Aug
13
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Aug
13
8:30p
End Date
Perseids Party!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stargaze with us and see some meteors on the second night of the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
14
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
14
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
14
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Aug
15
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
15
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
15
11:00a
End Date
What's In This Water?
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Explorers of all ages can join us to discover the wonders of water through scientific methods.
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Aug
15
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Day
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a Ranger for a fun, hands-on adventure to learn what it takes to become a Junior Ranger!
Aug
15
3:00p
End Date
Jr Ranger Academy
Inks Lake State Park
Complete some fun activities and earn the title of Jr. Ranger
Aug
15
4:00p
End Date
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
RESCHEDULED: Night Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the park after dark! **Update: this program has been rescheduled to 9/5. Sorry for the inconvenience!*
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
History of Enchanted Rock- Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire with a ranger and volunteer and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Aug
16
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
16
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
16
8:30a
End Date
Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create a massive web that spans multiple trees.
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Ants Go Marching
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an ant? In this interactive program*, learn about the intricacies of a leafcutter ant colony and see for yourself how much work goes in to maintaining a fungus farm!
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Birding For Beginners
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn what it takes to be a birder and gain firsthand experience!
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Participate in hands-on activities with a ranger to complete journals to earn a Junior Ranger badge.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
🌞 Sun Prints at the Shore
Galveston Island State Park
Join us at Galveston Island State Park for a fun, hands-on Sun Print workshop where nature meets art!
Aug
16
10:30a
End Date
Nature's Filter
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to know how wetlands work?
Aug
16
10:30a
End Date
Nature's Filter
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to know how wetlands work?
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
Critter Connections
Meridian State Park
Engage all your senses in this hands-on experience as you discover the incredible animals that call our park home!
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, and Animal adaptations
Bonham State Park
Have you ever wondered what the fur of wild animals felt like? Now's your chance to find out!
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Aug
16
1:00p
End Date
Aug
16
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Aug
16
1:00p
End Date
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Safety is a Summit
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger!
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Frontier Tea Party
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we step back in time with Tea.
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife -Skins and Skulls
Bastrop State Park
Who calls this park home and what might you see while staying here? Touch, feel, and find your way to the answers.
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Spiders of Lake Tawakoni
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn about why spiders are such an important part of nature and the history of Lake Tawakoni State Park!
Aug
16
2:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Ever wondered which mammal is the fastest or the furriest? Come decide for yourself.
Aug
16
3:00p
End Date
Aug
16
3:00p
End Date
Aug
16
6:00p
End Date
Aug
16
7:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Inks Lake State Park
Sit around the fire with rangers and volunteers for stories, science, and snacks!
Aug
16
7:00p
End Date
Aug
16
7:30p
End Date
Starlight Bug Hunt
McKinney Falls State Park
Observe nocturnal insects at McKinney Falls State Park!
Aug
16
8:00p
End Date
Mothing: Insect Hunt
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger to attract insects and learn which ones come out at night!
Aug
16
8:30p
End Date
Meteor Shower Star Party
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Adults and children can view the Perseid Meteor Shower with telescopes, s'mores and more!
Aug
16
9:00p
End Date
Aug
17
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
17
8:30a
End Date
Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create a massive web that spans multiple trees.
Aug
17
9:00a
End Date
Aranama Nature Trail Hike
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the flora, fauna, and history of Goliad State Park on this ranger-led 1/3-mile hike.
Aug
17
9:45a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Aug
17
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
17
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
17
11:00a
End Date
River Romp
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Aug
17
11:00a
End Date
Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create a massive web that spans multiple trees
Aug
17
1:00p
End Date
Aug
17
2:00p
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: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
17
2:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Aug
17
3:00p
End Date
Aug
20
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Aug
20
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Aug
20
9:30p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Aug
21
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
21
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
21
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Aug
22
8:00a
End Date
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
22
10:00a
End Date
Hydrate with a Ranger
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Aug
22
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
22
2:00p
End Date
Aug
22
3:00p
End Date
Binoculars 101
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
Aug
22
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Aug
22
4:00p
End Date
Aug
22
6:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
22
7:30p
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come take a walk to the Overlook with us and discover the many species that call Dino Valley home!
Aug
22
7:30p
End Date
Things That Go Bump
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the spooky sounds you hear at night and the unique creatures that make them on a guided hike through the park.
Aug
22
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower/Star Party
Atlanta State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
22
8:30p
End Date
🌙Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of mysteries... if you know where to look.
Aug
22
8:30p
End Date
Nocturnal Critters (RSVP)
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a ranger on an after-hours dark hike on one of our trails!
Aug
23
8:00a
End Date
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for this guided hike to learn about the history, plants, and animals of McKinney Falls!
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
FREE: Lockhart State Park Open House & 4-H Kickoff
Lockhart State Park
Join us at Lockhart State Park for an event full of FREE family-friendly fun!
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Microscopic Water Bugs
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Day
Bonham State Park
Join a Ranger for a fun, hands-on adventure to learn what it takes to become a Junior Ranger!
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Aug
23
10:30a
End Date
Solar Crafting
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Use the power of the sun to create a work of art!
Aug
23
11:00a
End Date
Aug
23
1:00p
End Date
Aug
23
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Outdoor Apps
Davis Mountains State Park
Enhance your outdoor experience by learning how to use plant, wildlife, and star identifying apps.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens!
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Basket Weaving
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Escape the heat, and learn this timeless craft indoors!
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
"Neat"ure Journaling!
Bastrop State Park
There's a lot to learn about nature that's neat! Let's follow in the path of John Muir and find a fun way to keep memories of our discoveries!
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Tree Stories
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Every tree has a tale to tell. Explore the life cycle of trees and hear the story of a remarkable oak at Lake Tawakoni State Park
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
SSSnakes share our trails, craft with us and learn some tips and tricks to sharing a trail with snakes.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Aug
23
2:30p
End Date
Aug
23
3:00p
End Date
Aug
23
3:00p
End Date
Gardening for Wildlife
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the who and why of planting with native plants!
Aug
23
3:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower/Star Party
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Black Moon Geology Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and geologist for an evening exploration of the geology of Enchanted Rock and a tour of the stars from the Summit.
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Owl Prowl
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Did you ever hear or see an owl at night?. . . Here is a good opportunity!
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing by the Shore
Mustang Island State Park
Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Back to School Blacklighting
Cedar Hill State Park
Join our staff for a moon-lit evening as we explore some of our park's most mysterious residents.
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create a massive web that spans multiple trees.
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Hike like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Compass Quest
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a hands-on family adventure as we learn the basics of using a compass, explore how humans and animals navigate the world, and put our skills to the test with an interactive scavenger hunt through the park!
Aug
24
10:30a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Curious about the critters that call the park home?
Aug
24
11:00a
End Date
Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create a massive web that spans multiple trees
Aug
24
11:00a
End Date
Critter Corner
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Use your senses to learn more about the wildlife roaming Dinosaur Valley!
Aug
24
11:30a
End Date
The Amazing Sensory Powers of Butterflies
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about how butterflies explore the world around them!
Aug
24
1:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Aug
24
1:00p
End Date
Aug
24
2:00p
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: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
24
3:00p
End Date
Aug
27
9:30p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Aug
28
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
28
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
28
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Aug
28
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
29
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Desert Snakes and other Creepy Crawlies
Davis Mountains State Park
Don't be scared...be curious!! Come learn about the "scary" critters inhabiting our park.
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Eisenhower State Park
Discover the fun of fishing at the Striper Capital of the World!
Aug
29
6:15p
End Date
Clarity Tunnel Bat Tours
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Come along for a ride on our trailway with a ranger!
Aug
29
7:30p
End Date
Star Stories
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Is our fate written in the stars? Which stars steal the show? Join in on some stellar storytelling of the night sky.
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Bat Walk and Talk
Guadalupe River State Park
Let's kick off International Bat Night (weekend) a day early!
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Sounds of the Night
Blanco State Park
Come learn about the park's after-dark sounds and the nocturnal animals that make them!
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Nocturnal Marvels: Nighttime Navigators
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our nocturnal creatures’ secrets to success.
Aug
29
8:30p
End Date
🌙Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of mysteries... if you know where to look.
Aug
30
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
30
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
30
8:30a
End Date
Sneak-Peek Hike **Reservation Required, Experience Recommended**
Lake Brownwood State Park
We are excited to announce that we will be offering an opportunity to explore our newly acquired property!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Grounded in Nature Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stroll along with us as we explore the park in the morning, we'll listen to the birds chirp, the river babble, and take meditative breaks.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee and Dutch Oven Cooking
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger to learn how homesteaders and cowboys would brew coffee and make breakfast while out on the range. Most importantly, you get to taste the results!
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
iNat Chat
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Can't seem to put your phone down outdoors? Learn how to use it discover more about what species are around you!
Aug
30
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
30
1:00p
End Date
Aug
30
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Aug
30
1:00p
End Date
Frog Calls of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn how to identify frog calls heard throughout east Texas.
Aug
30
1:00p
End Date
Hydrate with a Ranger
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Aug
30
1:30p
End Date
Survival of the Senses
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover how the park’s critters rely on their highly adapted senses to survive
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Aug
30
3:00p
End Date
Aug
30
6:00p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Aug
30
7:30p
End Date
Nightlife Talk & Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Hear about the critters that come out at night, then we'll try to find them!
Aug
30
8:00p
End Date
Let's Get Batty About Bats!
Blanco State Park
Celebrate International Bat Appreciation Weekend with the heroes themselves.
Aug
30
8:30p
End Date
Insect Extravaganza!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Aug
30
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
Aug
31
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Safety is a Summit
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
31
11:00a
End Date
Bug Out!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Rangers will be sharing information about some of the many insects that call Enchanted Rock home at the gazebo on the base of Summit Trail.
Aug
31
11:30a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Aug
31
12:00p
End Date
Jr Ranger Academy
Inks Lake State Park
Complete some fun activities and earn the title of Jr. Ranger.
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Hawk ID Workshop
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get all the tips, tricks, and more to identify the hawk-filled skies this migration season.
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Seed Paper
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to learn how to make your very own seed paper?
Aug
31
1:30p
End Date
Survival of the Senses
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover how the park’s critters rely on their highly adapted senses to survive
Aug
31
2:00p
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: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
The Mystery of the Missing Monarchs
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about monarch butterflies and where they get off to!
September 2025
Sep
3
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Sep
4
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
8:00p
End Date
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
6
9:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
🌞 Sun Prints at the Shore
Galveston Island State Park
Join us at Galveston Island State Park for a fun, hands-on Sun Print workshop where nature meets art!
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
Sep
6
2:00p
End Date
Sep
6
2:30p
End Date
Sep
6
9:00p
End Date
Full Moon Shoreline Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a ranger and park volunteers for the unique experience of walking along the water's edge with only the light of the full moon as a guide.
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
7
11:00a
End Date
Introduction to Binoculars
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What’s that in the distance?! Learn how to find far away objects with Rangers Hannah and Andrew.
Sep
7
7:45p
End Date
Corn Moon Viewing Party
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope and binoculars and join us for an evening of moon viewing!
Sep
10
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dinosaur Valley is happy to announce we will be partnering with Girl Scouts Love State Parks again!
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep
13
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
17
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Sep
17
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Sep
20
End Date
Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase (B.O.S.S. 2025)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Mark your calendars for our third annual B.O.S.S. event! Details to come.
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Name That Tune: Birdsong Edition
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Most avid birders eventually add sound identification to the tool set they use in identifying birds. But bird songs convey more information than just the identity of the singer.
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Carry the Weight: Ruck Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Cooking up History
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we explore how campsite cooking has changed from the Texas frontier days to today.
Sep
20
2:00p
End Date
Sep
20
2:30p
End Date
Sep
20
3:00p
End Date
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Blacksmithing Demonstration
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Live blacksmithing demonstration at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm!
Sep
21
1:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Sep
25
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
4:00p
End Date
Entomology Expedition
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
BUGS! They are everywhere. Get used to it.
Sep
26
7:30p
End Date
Moth Madness Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Sep
27
8:30a
End Date
CANCELED-Birding for Beginners
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Was that a kinglet, or a kingbird? Learn how you can add birding to your outdoor skills set.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
🌎 National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event
Galveston Island State Park
Join park staff and fellow nature lovers for a fun morning of hands-on volunteer work at Galveston Island State Park.
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep
27
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
27
2:00p
End Date
Sep
27
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Sep
28
11:00a
End Date
Bug Out!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Rangers will be sharing information about some of the many insects that call Enchanted Rock home at the gazebo on the base of Summit Trail.
October 2025
Oct
1
10:00a
End Date
Basics of Gardening: Fall Edition
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Preparing and planting for a winter garden.
Oct
1
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Oct
2
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Connect to the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're using art to connect with our natural and cultural history.
Oct
4
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
4
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Oct
4
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Oct
4
2:30p
End Date
Oct
4
3:00p
End Date
Nocturnal Nibbles
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
What hoots in the dark and swallows its dinner whole?
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Oct
8
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
10
9:30a
End Date
Morning Hike with a Ranger (Hands on Rock)
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Rocks are high and low... oh the places they go! and have been...
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
8:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're focused on our ANCIENT history. Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're focused on our ANCIENT history. Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Oct
11
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
50 Years Through the Ages
Galveston Island State Park
Step Back in Time and Celebrate 50 Years of Galveston Island State Park! 🎉
Oct
11
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
4:00p
End Date
Oct
11
7:00p
End Date
October Star Party with the Austin Astronomical Society
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Wild Plants Unlimited!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop and examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples.
Oct
15
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Oct
18
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Horrors of Frontier Medicine
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get your October started right by diving into the chilling world of 19th-century medicine.
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Buzzing with Life: Pollinators of the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Buzz on over to Guadalupe River State Park and take part in this year's Texas Pollinator BioBlitz!
Oct
18
2:00p
End Date
Oct
18
2:30p
End Date
Oct
19
11:00a
End Date
Tracking 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn about some of the common animals of Central Texas, their prints, and how to track a wounded animal.
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Oct
24
7:30p
End Date
Moth Madness Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Oct
25
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
25
10:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Halloween Hike
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a howlin’ good time for our B.A.R.K. ranger Halloween hike!
Oct
25
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
25
12:00p
End Date
Creature Features
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your spookiest friends and stop by the different booths highlighting cool animal adaptations on Saturday, October 25th in celebration of Halloween!
Oct
25
2:00p
End Date
Oct
25
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Trick-or-Treating
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park!
Oct
25
6:30p
End Date
Adapted for the Night Hike *RSVP REQUIRED*
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Eyes that shine, ears that hear, join us to explore the wild after dark...if you dare!
Oct
25
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
November 2025
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Nov
1
1:00p
End Date
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Archery 101
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Nature's Gifts
Government Canyon State Natural Area
The diverse native plants of south-central Texas have always offered food, medicine, fiber, and other gifts to people who know how to use them.
Nov
1
2:30p
End Date
Nov
7
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
7
2:00p
End Date
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate inclusion, adventure, and the great outdoors at Dino-bility Day - a fun-filled, accessible event for all ages and abilities!
Nov
8
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
8
2:00p
End Date
Nov
8
2:00p
End Date
Nov
12
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Nov
14
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
14
2:00p
End Date
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
15
2:00p
End Date
Nov
15
2:30p
End Date
Nov
15
7:00p
End Date
Let's Stargaze in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps, laser pointers and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
21
2:00p
End Date
Nov
22
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
22
10:00a
End Date
Make Your Own Yucca Fiber Twine
Government Canyon State Natural Area
For thousands of years, humans have used the fibers within yucca leaves to create cordage for a variety of uses. Stop by and try it yourself!
Nov
22
11:00a
End Date
Nov
22
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
22
2:00p
End Date
Nov
22
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Nov
22
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
The stars are calling, maybe your extraterrestrial friend is too!
Nov
28
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
28
2:00p
End Date
Nov
28
6:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Sunset can transform a familiar trail into a new environment with sights and sounds not experienced during daylight.
Nov
28
7:30p
End Date
Moth Madness Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Nov
29
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
29
10:00a
End Date
Make Your Own Yucca Fiber Twine
Government Canyon State Natural Area
For thousands of years, humans have used the fibers within yucca leaves to create cordage for a variety of uses. Stop by and try it yourself!
Nov
29
11:00a
End Date
Frontier Candle Dipping
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Step back in time and experience how frontier families lit their homes, one candle at a time.
Nov
29
2:00p
End Date
Nov
29
2:30p
End Date
December 2025
Dec
5
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
5
2:00p
End Date
Dec
6
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec
6
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
6
2:00p
End Date
Dec
10
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Dec
12
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
12
2:00p
End Date
Dec
13
10:00a
End Date
Reading Ranger: Dino Story and Craft
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket and settle in for a festive story read by a ranger, followed by a craft. We'll bring the hot cocoa.
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Dec
13
2:30p
End Date
Dec
19
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
19
2:00p
End Date
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Dec
20
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Dec
26
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
26
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Dec
26
2:00p
End Date
Dec
27
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Dec
27
2:00p
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Dec
27
2:00p
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Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Dec
27
2:30p
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January 2026
Jan
1
8:30a
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Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Jan
2
2:00p
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Jan
3
10:00a
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1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan
3
11:15a
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CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
3
2:00p
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Jan
9
2:00p
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Jan
10
2:00p
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Jan
10
2:00p
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Jan
10
2:30p
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Jan
14
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jan
16
2:00p
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Jan
17
11:15a
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CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
17
2:00p
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Jan
23
2:00p
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Jan
24
2:00p
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Jan
24
2:30p
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Jan
30
2:00p
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Jan
31
11:15a
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CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
31
2:00p
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February 2026
Feb
5
8:30a
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Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Feb
6
2:00p
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Feb
7
10:00a
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1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb
7
2:00p
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Feb
7
2:30p
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Feb
11
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Feb
13
2:00p
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Feb
14
2:00p
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Feb
14
2:00p
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20
2:00p
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21
2:00p
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Feb
21
2:30p
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Feb
27
2:00p
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Feb
28
2:00p
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March 2026
Mar
5
8:30a
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Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Mar
6
2:00p
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Mar
7
10:00a
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1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Mar
7
2:00p
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Mar
7
2:30p
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Mar
11
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Mar
13
2:00p
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14
2:00p
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14
2:00p
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20
2:00p
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21
2:00p
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21
2:30p
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27
2:00p
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Mar
28
2:00p
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April 2026
Apr
3
2:00p
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Apr
4
10:00a
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1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr
4
2:00p
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Apr
4
2:30p
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Apr
8
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Apr
10
2:00p
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11
2:00p
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11
2:00p
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17
2:00p
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18
2:00p
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18
2:30p
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24
2:00p
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25
2:00p
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1
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2
2:00p
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2
2:30p
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8
2:00p
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9
2:00p
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9
2:00p
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13
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
May
15
2:00p
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16
2:00p
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16
2:30p
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22
2:00p
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23
2:00p
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29
2:00p
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30
2:00p
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30
2:30p
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June 2026
Jun
5
2:00p
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6
2:00p
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10
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jun
12
2:00p
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13
2:00p
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13
2:00p
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13
2:30p
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19
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20
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26
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27
2:00p
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27
2:30p
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3
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4
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10
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11
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11
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24
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31
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7
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8
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8
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21
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22
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22
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28
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29
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4
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5
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5
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11
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12
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12
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18
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19
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19
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25
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26
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2
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3
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3
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9
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10
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10
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30
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31
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31
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6
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