Ranger Talks & Nature Programs
May 2022
May
22
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
22
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
22
9:00p
End Date
Table Talk: Skins and Skulls
Caddo Lake State Park
Ever wanted to get an up-close look at some of the animals that live in our park? Stop by the Caddo Lake Amphitheater for a table talk, and check out some skins and skulls.
May
26
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.
May
27
8:00a
End Date
Storywalk: The Busy Tree (Self-Guided)
Fort Parker State Park
Take a walk along the Bur Oak Nature Trail and read The Busy Tree!
May
27
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
May
27
1:00p
End Date
Skulls, Scat, and Skins
Blanco State Park
Explore, touch, and learn about some of the animals that call Blanco State Park home.
May
27
2:00p
End Date
May
27
2:00p
End Date
Roaming Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
On Fridays, walk along our 2-mile concrete trail and find our roaming ranger. Take time to enjoy nature's beauty and ask questions throughout the trail.
May
27
2:00p
End Date
Flint, Floods, and Fossils
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!
May
27
6:45p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn the basics of night sky viewing with various types of equipment!
May
27
7:00p
End Date
Campfire Talk: Let's Get Batty!
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us as we explore the mysterious and magical lives of bats!
May
27
7:30p
End Date
Firebuilding 101 & Story Sharing
Learn the basics of building a campfire like a pro, followed by story sharing.
May
27
8:00p
End Date
Stargazing
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, have this wish I wish tonight.
May
27
9:00p
End Date
Walking with Spiders
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Bring a flashlight and join us in searching for Wolf Spiders along the trail in this evening hike!
May
27
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
May
27
9:15p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above.
May
28
1:30a
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 inquiry.
May
28
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!
May
28
8:30a
End Date
Beautiful Birding Stroll
Palmetto State Park
Flock right up! Come out and join us for our bird walks.
May
28
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
May
28
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
May
28
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Sit Down (Online)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Facebook Page
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
May
28
9:00a
End Date
May
28
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
28
10:00a
End Date
Reptile Talk
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn about the different types of reptiles you can find at the park and what makes them so great!
May
28
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
May
28
10:00a
End Date
Watercolor in the Hill Country
Hill Country State Natural Area
Create a Hill Country-inspired watercolor painting. No experience required!
May
28
10:00a
End Date
Fire Building 101
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Tips and tricks to building a campfire.
May
28
10:00a
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!
May
28
10:00a
End Date
Who were the Cedar Chopper's?
Colorado Bend State Park
What tools were used to chop cedars? Did the Cedar Choppers really live in tents?
Was there really a railway that was used?
May
28
10:30a
End Date
Sand Sifters and Seine Nets
Sea Rim State Park
Discover what kind of life calls the beach at Sea Rim home!
May
28
10:30a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
May
28
11:00a
End Date
May
28
11:00a
End Date
Kids Program and Crafts- "Never Kiss an Alligator"
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
May
28
1:30p
End Date
Outgoing Outdoors 101
Palmetto State Park
Join us to learn useful tips and tricks for further enjoyment of the outdoors!
May
28
1:30p
End Date
Ranger Station: Skins & Skulls
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Ever wondered what bobcat fur felt like?
May
28
2:00p
End Date
May
28
2:00p
End Date
Create Your Own Creature!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Create your own creature with the right adaptations to thrive in its habitat!
May
28
2:00p
End Date
Fire Building 101
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Tips and tricks to building a campfire.
May
28
2:00p
End Date
May
28
2:00p
End Date
May
28
2:00p
End Date
Build-a-Bug
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Show off your art skills as we learn about the tools bugs use for survival!
May
28
2:00p
End Date
The Trees at Caddo Lake: A Scavenger Hunt
Caddo Lake State Park
The trees at Caddo Lake State Park root humans and animals together! Walk along the Caddo forest trail for a tree ID scavenger hunt.
May
28
2:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
May
28
2:00p
End Date
River Rock Crawl
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dip, duck, crouch, and crawl your way through the Paluxy River Trail!
May
28
2:00p
End Date
All About the Moon
Village Creek State Park
What’s the deal with that big, round thing in the night sky? Join a Ranger to learn more about that wonderous glowing orb in the sky. Where did it come from? Why does it look the way it does? What would happen if there was no moon? Who needs the moon?
Then join us later that night for an almost full moon hike (registration required) to find out about the night life and creatures that depend on the moon.
May
28
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
28
4:00p
End Date
Painting in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Relax and hone your observation skills as you paint, color, or draw in nature. We will provide the art supplies, you provide the creativity!
May
28
4:00p
End Date
Lichen to Lovin' - Epiphytes in the Park
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn about lichens and the roles these fantastic little creatures play in supporting the ecosystem at McKinney Falls.
May
28
6:00p
End Date
Painting in the Park
Caddo Lake State Park
Relax and hone your observation skills as you paint in nature using watercolors. We will provide the painting supplies… you provide the creativity!
May
28
6:45p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn the basics of night sky viewing with various types of equipment!
May
28
8:30p
End Date
Almost Full Moon Hike
Village Creek State Park
Join us for an almost full moon hike in the woods. During this ranger-led hike, we will be exploring the adaptations of nocturnal animals and testing our own senses in the dark. Find out more about the creatures that are active when the sun goes down.
Registration for hike is required.
May
28
9:00p
End Date
Walking with Spiders
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Bring a flashlight and join us in searching for Wolf Spiders along the trail in this evening hike!
May
28
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Atlanta State Park
Join us to listen to constellation stories and look through a telescope!
May
28
9:15p
End Date
Stories in our Stars
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger for an exploration of the stories in our stars.
May
29
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!
May
29
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May
29
9:00a
End Date
Catfish Point Trail Guided Hike
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Get outside and enjoy some time on the trail!
May
29
9:00a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger to learn how homesteaders and cowboys would brew coffee while out on the range rounding up longhorns or just out on the frontier.
May
29
9:00a
End Date
Junior Rangers in Training
Palmetto State Park
Come join Ranger Samantha to earn your badge and become a Junior Ranger!
May
29
9:00a
End Date
Hackenburg Loop Hike
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join our ranger in hiking along the river, surveying flood damage and erosion!
May
29
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
29
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
May
29
10:00a
End Date
May
29
10:00a
End Date
May
29
10:00a
End Date
May
29
11:00a
End Date
May
29
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.
May
29
2:00p
End Date
Animal Detectives
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
A fun hike where kids will learn how to identify animal tracks.
May
29
2:00p
End Date
May
29
2:30p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
May
29
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
29
4:00p
End Date
May
30
9:00a
End Date
Falls and Fossils
Pedernales Falls State Park
Discover the secrets behind the wondrous Pedernales Falls!
May
30
11:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
May
31
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
June 2022
Jun
2
9:45a
End Date
Eco-Explorers, Wildlife and Science in the Park
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend will be offering Eco-Explorer programs six Thursday mornings from June 2 through July 7. Come learn about particular groups of wildlife, craft something related to the days topic, and fun science experiments too!
Jun
2
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.
Jun
2
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jun
3
9:00a
End Date
Skins & Tracks Discovery Table
Hill Country State Natural Area
Hop, waddle, or trot on over to get an up-close look at examples of native wildlife & learn about how they move.
Jun
3
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jun
3
1:00p
End Date
Skulls, Scat, and Skins
Blanco State Park
Explore, touch, and learn about some of the animals that call Blanco State Park home.
Jun
3
2:00p
End Date
Jun
3
8:30p
End Date
Frog & Toad Watch
Lockhart State Park
Discover the frogs and toads that call Lockhart State Park home!
Jun
4
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!
Jun
4
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Jun
4
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jun
4
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Jun
4
9:00a
End Date
Hackenburg Loop Trail Day
Pedernales Falls State Park
Its National Trail Day! Join us in caring for one of our favorite trails - Hackenburg Loop!
Jun
4
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn about the basics of birding and why it is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the US.
Jun
4
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.
Jun
4
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
4
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jun
4
10:00a
End Date
Outdoor Community Day!
Cleburne State Park
A day filled with all things outdoors! The entire community is invited to spend the day with us learning kayaking, archery, backyard bass, Dutch oven cooking, and much more! Fun for all ages!
Entrance Fees are waived for the day!
Jun
4
10:00a
End Date
Jun
4
11:00a
End Date
Taylor Site Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come hike and swim in the river to our least visited dinosaur track site!
Jun
4
1:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Izzy for a talk about native wildlife and their adaptations that help them survive.
Jun
4
2:00p
End Date
Jun
4
2:00p
End Date
Flint, Floods, and Fossils
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!
Jun
4
2:00p
End Date
Jun
4
2:00p
End Date
Oh Deer
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Izzy as she talks about the six different deer we have in Texas.
Jun
4
2:00p
End Date
Heat Hacks Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn how to beat the heat with these outdoor heat hacks and tips!
Jun
4
3:00p
End Date
Jun
4
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
4
3:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Copper Breaks State Park
Come learn about the animals that call Copper Breaks home, and even give them a pet!
Jun
4
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
Jun
4
8:30p
End Date
Jun
4
8:30p
End Date
Birds!
Fort Parker State Park
Learn about the cool things birds do for humankind and play a birdcall game!
Jun
5
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!
Jun
5
9:00a
End Date
Morning Hike with a Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for a morning hike around the park.
Jun
5
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
5
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jun
5
10:30a
End Date
Nocturnal Natives
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger to find out more about the animals that call the Hill Country home!
Jun
5
11:00a
End Date
Nocturnal Neighbors - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn about the impacts of light pollution and how we can protect our nocturnal neighbors that call McKinney Falls State Park home!
Jun
5
11:00a
End Date
Snake Safety Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a quick hike to talk about snake species and safety!
Jun
5
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.
Jun
5
2:00p
End Date
Furs, Skulls, and Tracks!
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Stop by this come-and-go program to learn about some of the park's residents!
Jun
5
2:00p
End Date
Jun
5
2:30p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Jun
5
2:30p
End Date
Jun
5
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
7
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jun
9
9:45a
End Date
Eco-Explorers, Wildlife and Science in the Park
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend will be offering Eco-Explorer programs six Thursday mornings from June 2 through July 7. Come learn about particular groups of wildlife, craft something related to the days topic, and fun science experiments too!
Jun
9
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.
Jun
9
2:30p
End Date
Slimy Snails
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about our friends the snails and create some slime!
Jun
9
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jun
10
9:00a
End Date
Skins & Tracks Discovery Table
Hill Country State Natural Area
Hop, waddle, or trot on over to get an up-close look at examples of native wildlife & learn about how they move.
Jun
10
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jun
10
10:30a
End Date
Nocturnal Natives
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger to find out more about the animals that call the Hill Country home!
Jun
10
1:00p
End Date
Skulls, Scat, and Skins
Blanco State Park
Explore, touch, and learn about some of the animals that call Blanco State Park home.
Jun
10
2:00p
End Date
Jun
10
9:00p
End Date
Jun
11
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!
Jun
11
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jun
11
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Jun
11
9:00a
End Date
Backyard Bass
Hill Country State Natural Area
Stop by to practice your casting skills & learn about aquatic wildlife. No experience or gear required!
Jun
11
9:00a
End Date
Jun
11
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
11
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jun
11
10:00a
End Date
Jun
11
11:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come work with an actual Park Ranger to earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Jun
11
11:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jun
11
2:00p
End Date
Jun
11
2:00p
End Date
Jun
11
2:00p
End Date
Jun
11
3:00p
End Date
Jun
11
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
11
8:30p
End Date
Night Sounds
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Listen to the natural sounds of a Texas night.
Jun
12
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!
Jun
12
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
12
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jun
12
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Come fish with park rangers!
Jun
12
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jun
12
11:00a
End Date
Nocturnal Neighbors - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn about the impacts of light pollution and how we can protect our nocturnal neighbors that call McKinney Falls State Park home!
Jun
12
11:00a
End Date
Jun
12
1:30p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Jun
12
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.
Jun
12
2:00p
End Date
Three Cheers for Trees!
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a ranger for this program to learn all about why we're wild for trees!
Jun
12
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
14
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jun
14
9:30p
End Date
Strawberry Moon Hike - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of June’s Strawberry Moon in this full moon hike.
Jun
16
9:00a
End Date
Falls and Fossils
Pedernales Falls State Park
Discover the secrets behind the wondrous Pedernales Falls!
Jun
16
9:45a
End Date
Eco-Explorers, Wildlife and Science in the Park
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend will be offering Eco-Explorer programs six Thursday mornings from June 2 through July 7. Come learn about particular groups of wildlife, craft something related to the days topic, and fun science experiments too!
Jun
16
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.
Jun
16
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jun
17
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jun
17
10:30a
End Date
Nocturnal Natives
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger to find out more about the animals that call the Hill Country home!
Jun
17
1:00p
End Date
Skulls, Scat, and Skins
Blanco State Park
Explore, touch, and learn about some of the animals that call Blanco State Park home.
Jun
17
2:00p
End Date
Jun
17
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Jun
18
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!
Jun
18
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Jun
18
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jun
18
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Jun
18
9:00a
End Date
Atlatl & Dart Throwing
Hill Country State Natural Area
Stop by to learn about one of the oldest hunting devices, the atlatl, and then try your hand at using one!
Jun
18
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.
Jun
18
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
18
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jun
18
11:00a
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!
Jun
18
1:00p
End Date
Jun
18
2:00p
End Date
Jun
18
2:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Jun
18
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
18
3:30p
End Date
Jun
18
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Jun
18
8:30p
End Date
Creatures of the Night Hike
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a night hike to discover the critters that come out when the sun goes down!
Jun
18
9:00p
End Date
Jun
19
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!
Jun
19
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
19
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jun
19
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jun
19
10:30a
End Date
Nocturnal Natives
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger to find out more about the animals that call the Hill Country home!
Jun
19
11:00a
End Date
Nocturnal Neighbors - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn about the impacts of light pollution and how we can protect our nocturnal neighbors that call McKinney Falls State Park home!
Jun
19
11:00a
End Date
Jun
19
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.
Jun
19
2:00p
End Date
Heat Hacks Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn how to beat the heat with these outdoor heat hacks and tips!
Jun
19
2:00p
End Date
Flint, Floods, and Fossils
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!
Jun
19
2:30p
End Date
Jun
19
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
21
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jun
23
9:45a
End Date
Eco-Explorers, Wildlife and Science in the Park
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend will be offering Eco-Explorer programs six Thursday mornings from June 2 through July 7. Come learn about particular groups of wildlife, craft something related to the days topic, and fun science experiments too!
Jun
23
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.
Jun
23
2:30p
End Date
Slimy Snails
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about our friends the snails and create some slime!
Jun
23
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jun
24
9:00a
End Date
Falls and Fossils
Pedernales Falls State Park
Discover the secrets behind the wondrous Pedernales Falls!
Jun
24
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jun
24
1:00p
End Date
Skulls, Scat, and Skins
Blanco State Park
Explore, touch, and learn about some of the animals that call Blanco State Park home.
Jun
24
2:00p
End Date
Jun
25
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!
Jun
25
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jun
25
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Jun
25
9:00a
End Date
Jun
25
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Earn a junior ranger badge while learning about history, wildlife, and safety.
Jun
25
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
25
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jun
25
11:00a
End Date
Snake Safety Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a quick hike to talk about snake species and safety!
Jun
25
11:00a
End Date
ONLINE PROGRAM | Ask-the-Expert: TecH2O Water Resources Learning Center
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Got water conservation questions?
Jun
25
12:00p
End Date
Batty Buddies
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Izzy and learn about our batty friends of Texas.
Jun
25
2:00p
End Date
Jun
25
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
25
8:30p
End Date
Spot the Nature Myth
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Is the Daddy Longleg REALLY the most venomous spider in the world?
Jun
25
8:30p
End Date
BATS!
Fort Parker State Park
Are BATS really the notorious, secretive creatures their sinister reputations make them out to be? Fort Parker is home to several species of bats. Come join us and learn the thrilling truths about these mysterious predators of the night!
Jun
25
8:45p
End Date
Frog and Toad Watch
Lockhart State Park
Join a Park Ranger as we search for the amphibians that call Lockhart home!
Jun
26
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!
Jun
26
9:00a
End Date
Jun
26
9:00a
End Date
Morning Hike with a Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for a morning hike through the state park.
Jun
26
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
26
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jun
26
11:00a
End Date
Nocturnal Neighbors - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn about the impacts of light pollution and how we can protect our nocturnal neighbors that call McKinney Falls State Park home!
Jun
26
11:00a
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!
Jun
26
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.
Jun
26
2:00p
End Date
Jun
26
2:00p
End Date
Prairie Walk and Talk
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn about the park's pocket prairies and the importance of this habitat.
Jun
26
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
28
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jun
30
9:45a
End Date
Eco-Explorers, Wildlife and Science in the Park
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend will be offering Eco-Explorer programs six Thursday mornings from June 2 through July 7. Come learn about particular groups of wildlife, craft something related to the days topic, and fun science experiments too!
Jun
30
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.
Jun
30
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
July 2022
Jul
1
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jul
1
2:00p
End Date
Jul
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!
Jul
2
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jul
2
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Jul
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.
Jul
2
10:00a
End Date
Morning Chat with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Have a burning question or concern? This is the perfect time to find the answers.
Jul
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!
Jul
2
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
2
2:00p
End Date
Jul
2
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
2
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
Jul
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!
Jul
3
9:00a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger to learn how homesteaders and cowboys would brew coffee while out on the range rounding up longhorns or just out on the frontier.
Jul
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!
Jul
3
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
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.
Jul
3
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
3
3:30p
End Date
Arid Adaptations
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn how plants and people survive the heat here at Copper Breaks!
Jul
5
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
7
9:45a
End Date
Eco-Explorers, Wildlife and Science in the Park
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend will be offering Eco-Explorer programs six Thursday mornings from June 2 through July 7. Come learn about particular groups of wildlife, craft something related to the days topic, and fun science experiments too!
Jul
7
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.
Jul
7
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
8
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jul
8
2:00p
End Date
Jul
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!
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Jul
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!
Jul
9
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
9
2:00p
End Date
Jul
9
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
9
9:00p
End Date
Jul
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!
Jul
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!
Jul
10
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
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.
Jul
10
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
12
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
14
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.
Jul
14
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Jul
14
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
15
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jul
15
2:00p
End Date
Jul
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!
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Jul
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!
Jul
16
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
16
2:00p
End Date
Jul
16
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
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!
Jul
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!
Jul
17
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
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.
Jul
17
2:30p
End Date
Jul
17
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
19
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
21
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.
Jul
21
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
22
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jul
22
2:00p
End Date
Jul
22
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Jul
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!
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Jul
23
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.
Jul
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!
Jul
23
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
23
2:00p
End Date
Jul
23
2:30p
End Date
Slimy Snails
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about our friends the snails and create some slime!
Jul
23
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
23
9:00p
End Date
Summer Stargazing
Lockhart State Park
Discover the wonders of the night sky! Drop in any time between 9 - 10pm.
Jul
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!
Jul
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!
Jul
24
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
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.
Jul
24
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
26
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
28
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.
Jul
28
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Jul
28
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Jul
29
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jul
29
2:00p
End Date
Jul
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!
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Jul
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!
Jul
30
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
30
2:00p
End Date
Jul
30
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
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!
Jul
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!
Jul
31
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
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.
Jul
31
2:30p
End Date
Jul
31
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
August 2022
Aug
2
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Aug
4
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.
Aug
4
7:00p
End Date
Summer: Friends of Garner Hayrides
Garner State Park
Join members of the non-profit volunteer organization, Friends of Garner, on a family friendly hayride on the Frio Canyon Trail!
Aug
5
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Aug
5
2:00p
End Date
Aug
6
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
6
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Aug
6
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
6
10:00a
End Date
Morning Chat with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Have a burning question or concern? This is the perfect time to find the answers.
Aug
6
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
6
2:00p
End Date
Aug
6
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
6
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
Aug
7
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
7
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
7
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.
Aug
7
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
11
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.
Aug
12
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Aug
12
2:00p
End Date
Aug
13
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
13
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Aug
13
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
13
2:00p
End Date
Aug
13
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
14
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
14
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
14
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.
Aug
14
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Aug
14
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
18
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.
Aug
19
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Aug
19
2:00p
End Date
Aug
20
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
20
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Aug
20
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
20
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
20
2:00p
End Date
Aug
20
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
20
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Aug
20
9:00p
End Date
Aug
21
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
21
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
21
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.
Aug
21
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
25
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.
Aug
26
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Aug
26
2:00p
End Date
Aug
27
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
27
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike: Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Join a volunteer on an informative guided hike up to Crystal Cave!
Aug
27
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
27
2:00p
End Date
Aug
27
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
28
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
28
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
28
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.
Aug
28
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Aug
28
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
September 2022
Sep
2
2:00p
End Date
Sep
3
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.
Sep
3
10:00a
End Date
Morning Chat with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Have a burning question or concern? This is the perfect time to find the answers.
Sep
3
2:00p
End Date
Sep
9
2:00p
End Date
Sep
10
2:00p
End Date
Sep
10
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
Sep
16
2:00p
End Date
Sep
17
2:00p
End Date
Sep
17
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Sep
17
9:00p
End Date
Sep
23
2:00p
End Date
Sep
24
2:00p
End Date
Sep
30
2:00p
End Date
October 2022
Oct
1
10:00a
End Date
Morning Chat with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Have a burning question or concern? This is the perfect time to find the answers.
Oct
1
2:00p
End Date
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Oct
14
2:00p
End Date
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Oct
15
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Oct
15
9:00p
End Date
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
November 2022
Nov
4
2:00p
End Date
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Morning Chat with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Have a burning question or concern? This is the perfect time to find the answers.
Nov
5
2:00p
End Date
Nov
5
7:00p
End Date
Star Gazing and don't forget the Moon
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired National Park range Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts. Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 7 pm. To ensure the telescopes are not at risk of being toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3793 or send an email with your name, phone number and total adults and children attending to rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.tx.gov
Nov
11
2:00p
End Date
Nov
12
2:00p
End Date
Nov
18
2:00p
End Date
Nov
19
2:00p
End Date
Nov
19
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Nov
19
8:00p
End Date
Nov
25
2:00p
End Date
Nov
26
2:00p
End Date
December 2022
Dec
2
2:00p
End Date
Dec
3
2:00p
End Date
Dec
9
2:00p
End Date
Dec
10
2:00p
End Date
Dec
16
2:00p
End Date
Dec
17
2:00p
End Date
Dec
17
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Dec
17
8:00p
End Date
Dec
23
2:00p
End Date
Dec
24
2:00p
End Date
Dec
30
2:00p
End Date
Dec
31
2:00p
End Date
January 2023
Jan
6
2:00p
End Date
Jan
7
2:00p
End Date
Jan
13
2:00p
End Date
Jan
14
2:00p
End Date
Jan
20
2:00p
End Date
Jan
21
2:00p
End Date
Jan
27
2:00p
End Date
Jan
28
2:00p
End Date
February 2023
Feb
3
2:00p
End Date
Feb
4
2:00p
End Date
Feb
10
2:00p
End Date
Feb
11
2:00p
End Date
Feb
17
2:00p
End Date
Feb
18
2:00p
End Date
Feb
24
2:00p
End Date
Feb
25
2:00p
End Date