Ranger Talks & Nature Programs
June 2026
Jun
23
10:00a
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Intro to Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to navigate like a pirate and hunt for hidden booty! ARRR!
Jun
24
10:00a
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Birds, Bees, & Butterflies
Davis Mountains State Park
Pollinators play a vital role in the survival of 90% of flowering plants and 1/3 of food crops. Come check out our "pollinator garden" by the Interpretive Center, and learn how you can start one too.
Jun
24
11:00a
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All About Cicadas!
Caddo Lake State Park
A cicada's buzz is a sound of summer! Come learn about the insects behind all that noise.
Jun
24
7:00p
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Birds of the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Get to know the many winged wonders of our sky island oasis.
Jun
25
9:00a
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Skyline Drive Geology Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn about our park's explosive past on this guided geology walk.
Jun
25
3:00p
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Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Jun
25
7:30p
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Jun
26
9:00a
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Legacy of the CCC Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy a morning hike on a trail that the CCC boys built during the 1930s and hear about their amazing impact.
Jun
26
9:00a
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Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jun
26
10:30a
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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!
Jun
26
1:30p
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Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
26
2:00p
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Jun
26
2:00p
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Jun
26
4:00p
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Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Jun
26
6:30p
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Jun
26
8:00p
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Light Trapping for Moths
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and learn about light trapping to attract bugs. Get tips on where to look for moths and other insects, how to start to identify these diverse creatures, and see some of the local moths that can be found at Bentsen!
Jun
26
8:00p
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Jun
26
8:30p
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Jun
26
9:00p
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Night Sky
Bonham State Park
Come and learn about the stars, constellations, and the moon at this program!
Jun
26
10:00p
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Barbie World Cup Star Party
Female empowerment with the Stars. Friendly environment for women to share the space at Presidio Trading Post.
Jun
27
1:30a
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Jun
27
8:30a
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Jun
27
8:30a
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Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jun
27
8:30a
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Early Bird Gets the Worm
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Grab your coffee and some binoculars. Let's go birding!
Jun
27
9:00a
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Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun
27
9:00a
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Poisonous Plants Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the fierce plants of the forest in this fun hike!
Jun
27
9:00a
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Fishing with a Ranger
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn how to fish on the Pedernales with a loaner rod or bring your own!
Jun
27
9:00a
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Jun
27
9:00a
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Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come join our Junior Ranger Academy and learn how to protect the outdoors, leave no trace, and hike like a park ranger.
Jun
27
9:30a
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Mountain Biking for Beginners
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Some equipment provided. Registration required.
Jun
27
10:00a
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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.
Jun
27
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
27
10:00a
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
27
10:00a
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Jun
27
10:00a
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Discover Table: Geology Rocks!
Bastrop State Park
Do you enjoy stories? Have you ever wondered about the stories rocks can tell us? These silent storytellers change and collect experiences just like everything else in the natural world.
Jun
27
10:00a
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Jun
27
10:00a
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History Hike
Bonham State Park
Come and join us for a short hike on the Bois d'Arc Trail and learn some history of the park!
Jun
27
10:00a
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Geology of McKinney Falls - Exploration Table
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us at this come-and-go indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
Jun
27
10:00a
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Discovery Hour with the Master Naturalists: Geology!
Blanco State Park
Join a Lindheimer Master Naturalist to explore the unique geology of the Texas Hill Country!
Jun
27
10:00a
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Turtle Time
Fort Parker State Park
Join us to learn all about turtles and craft your own paper plate turtle to take home!
Jun
27
10:30a
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Kayaking: Shoreline Clean-Up Event!
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Help keep Martin Creek Lake beautiful!
Jun
27
1:00p
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Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Jun
27
1:00p
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Jun
27
1:00p
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Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Jun
27
2:00p
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Return of the Black Bear
Davis Mountains State Park
Black bears are returning to their native land here in the Trans-Pecos. Do you know how to live in harmony with these fascinating creatures?
Jun
27
2:00p
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Jun
27
2:00p
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Jun
27
2:00p
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Jun
27
2:00p
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Skins and Skulls
Garner State Park
Join a park ranger in exploring some of the skins and skulls of animals found in the park.
Jun
27
2:00p
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Jun
27
2:00p
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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*
Jun
27
2:00p
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Jun
27
2:00p
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Jun
27
2:00p
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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!
Jun
27
2:30p
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Jun
27
2:30p
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Gardening for Wildlife
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the who and why of planting with native plants!
Jun
27
2:30p
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Jun
27
3:30p
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Bison Grocery Store
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Real Southern Plains Bison paraphernalia included ...
Jun
27
3:30p
End Date
Critter Corner
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore our Texas wildlife at DVSP with a ranger. Learn how animals are adapted to our environment and what makes each of them unique.
Jun
27
4:00p
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Jun
27
5:00p
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Jun
27
5:00p
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Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Jun
27
6:00p
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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.
Jun
27
6:00p
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Jun
27
8:00p
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Night Ride
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Jun
27
8:00p
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Night Hike!
South Llano River State Park
Join park rangers for a hike to discover what happens after dark at South Llano!
Jun
27
8:30p
End Date
Night Sky Viewing
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the moon, planets, and stars at our day use area!
Jun
27
8:30p
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Star Party
Garner State Park
Take a peek through a telescope with a park ranger and enjoy the wonders of the night sky at Garner.
Jun
27
8:30p
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Stellar Summer Solstice
Hill Country State Natural Area
Come aboard Hill Country SNA and engage with the San Antonio Astronomical Association as we tour the dark Hill Country night sky.
Jun
27
9:00p
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Jun
27
9:30p
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Jun
27
9:30p
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Marvel at the Moon
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Come see your shadow at night with our Marvelous Moon and learn some trivia!
Jun
28
2:30a
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Skins and Skulls
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Curious about the critters that call the park their home?
Jun
28
9:00a
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Hike to the Valley Spring Creek Waterfall
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Jun
28
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.
Jun
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!
Jun
28
10:00a
End Date
Junior Rangers
Daingerfield State Park
Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn your Junior Ranger badge with our park rangers!
Jun
28
12:00p
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Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park volunteer at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Jun
28
1:00p
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Jun
28
2:00p
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The Battle of the Birds
Brazos Bend State Park
Discover the birds that almost became the symbol of our country!
Jun
28
2:00p
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Jun
28
2:00p
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All About Owls!
Bonham State Park
Come and learn about some of the different owls in the park and abroad!
Jun
28
3:00p
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July 2026
Jul
2
2:00p
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Jul
2
7:45p
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America 250: Sunset Watercolors on the Coast🎨
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate 250 years of Americans finding inspiration in the outdoors!
Jul
3
9:00a
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Jul
3
10:00a
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Battle of the Birds
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Do you know the history of our national bird?
Jul
3
10:30a
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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!
Jul
3
1:00p
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Old School Ink Making
Lockhart State Park
Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was written and signed using oak gall ink? Join us this Fourth of July to make ink from oak galls, just like they did 250 years ago. Then, try the ink for yourself!
Jul
3
1:30p
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Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
3
1:30p
End Date
Stay Safe in the Canyons
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures in the canyon!
Jul
3
2:00p
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Jul
3
2:00p
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Jul
3
3:00p
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Jul
3
3:00p
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Red, White, and Blue Scavenger Hunt
Lockhart State Park
Search for red, white, and blue items in nature, and win a prize! Pick up your scavenger hunt card any time between 3-3:30pm.
Jul
3
5:30p
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Signing the Declaration: What is an Oak Gall?
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
When signing the Declaration of Independence, our Founding Fathers used oak gall ink. What is a gall? And how do you turn it into ink? Come find out!
Jul
3
5:30p
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Campfire Chat
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Get ready for July 4th with a s’more and a nice evening by the fire!
Jul
3
7:00p
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*At Capacity, Registration is Closed* Red, White, and Blue Guided Kayak Tour
Inks Lake State Park
Join park Rangers and volunteers on a patriotic sunset paddle of Inks Lake as we kick off our Independence Day celebrations, so bring your Red, White, and Blue patriotic themed lake gear for the trip
Jul
4
8:30a
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Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul
4
9:00a
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Fishing on the Fourth
Lockhart State Park
Come fish with us this 4th of July! All ages and abilities welcome. Drop in any time between 9-11am.
Jul
4
9:00a
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Farmers Market!
Junction, TX - Schreiner Park
Join South Llano River State Park staff riverside under the pecans at the Junction Area Farmers Market!
Jul
4
9:00a
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History Beneath Our Feet
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Celebrate America250 as we hike through the history of the Johnson Branch Unit.
Jul
4
9:30a
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America 250: If Trees Could Talk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join Ranger George to celebrate America 250 and learn about our nation's history with tree rings!
Jul
4
9:30a
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Jul
4
10:00a
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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.
Jul
4
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jul
4
10:00a
End Date
Ink Your Own Declaration
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
On this date, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Jul
4
10:00a
End Date
Tales in Trees: The Story of the Bois d'Arc Hike
Bonham State Park
Come and join us for a hike that unfolds the story of the Bois d'Arc Trees in Bonham State Park that endures for generations!
Jul
4
10:00a
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Inking The Constitution: Ink Making Class
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bring your whole family to the park to learn how to make the ink our founders used to sign the constitution 250 years ago! This is an America 250 Program.
Jul
4
10:00a
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Constitution to Nature- 250 year celebration
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
We the People... are the stewards of the land, animals, history, culture and much more. Come sign your own declaration of independence as we celebrate the founding of the United States.
Jul
4
10:00a
End Date
Our Nearest Star (Solar Viewing Program)
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Alex for an up-close view of the Sun!
Jul
4
11:00a
End Date
America 250: Horned Lizards
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Learn about the Texas Horned Lizard and other horned lizard species that live in the US!
Jul
4
1:00p
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Old School Ink Making
Lockhart State Park
Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was written and signed using oak gall ink? Join us this Fourth of July to make ink from oak galls, just like they did 250 years ago. Then, try the ink for yourself!
Jul
4
1:00p
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Jul
4
1:00p
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
4
2:00p
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Jul
4
2:00p
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Jul
4
2:00p
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Jul
4
2:00p
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Battle of the Birds
South Llano River State Park
We may disagree on our favorite symbolic birds, but we can work together to secure their future!
Jul
4
2:00p
End Date
Tales in Trees: The Story of the Bois d'Arc Hike
Bonham State Park
Come and join us for a hike that unfolds the story of the Bois d'Arc Trees in Bonham State Park that endures for generations!
Jul
4
2:00p
End Date
Constitution To Nature
Bastrop State Park
Wasps helped write the Constitution? Find out how during this interactive activity!
Jul
4
3:00p
End Date
Red, White, and Blue Scavenger Hunt
Lockhart State Park
Search for red, white, and blue items in nature, and win a prize! Pick up your scavenger hunt card any time between 3-3:30pm.
Jul
4
3:00p
End Date
Constitution to Nature
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Write your own constitution to nature using ink made from oak galls!
Jul
4
7:00p
End Date
CCC Dance and Celebration
Caddo Lake State Park
Step back into the 1930's to celebrate this extra special Fourth of July with us in the historic CCC Rec Hall!
Jul
4
8:30p
End Date
Scorpion Scavenger Hunt
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a scorpion scavenger hunt!
Jul
4
8:30p
End Date
Red, White, and Blue Night Hike *Registration is Recommended
Inks Lake State Park
Join us on a Patriotic and colorful Night Hike along lake trail as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday
Jul
4
9:00p
End Date
Jul
4
9:30p
End Date
Star Spangled Skies
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday under the stars!
Jul
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!
Jul
5
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Jul
5
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.
Jul
5
10:00a
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 that may be as old as the U.S.A.
Jul
5
1:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
8
10:00a
End Date
My name is Mud...or is it... Adobe
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
As the Largest adobe structures in Texas- Fort Leaton is made of adobe bricks and plaster, come join us to make your own.
Jul
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!
Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Jul
10
10:00a
End Date
Mission Talk and ECR Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Come visit the Commemorative Mission and experience the history that brought so many to what is now Mission Tejas!
Jul
10
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!
Jul
10
1:30p
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!
Jul
10
2:00p
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Jul
10
8:30p
End Date
Frog & Toad Watch
Lockhart State Park
Join a park ranger to search for the amphibians that call Lockhart home!
Jul
10
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Experience the night from the perspective of some of our nocturnal wildlife!
Jul
11
8:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Huntsville State Park
Take a moment to learn the skill and joy of observing our feathered friends.
Jul
11
8:30a
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Jul
11
8:30a
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Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul
11
8:45a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Jul
11
9:00a
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!
Jul
11
9:00a
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Jul
11
9:00a
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Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Jul
11
9:00a
End Date
July Bird Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join Ranger Hannah on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and those looking to enjoy the outdoors before it gets too hot.
Jul
11
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.
Jul
11
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
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!
Jul
11
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Come learn about the animals you may see in the natural area and get to touch real skins and skulls!
Jul
11
12:00p
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Jul
11
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturday with Steve: Field School Report
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unearthing an 18th‑century Spanish Presidio and how you can join future TAS field school digs.
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Critter Corner
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn about some of the critters that call Dinosaur Valley State Park home!
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Tales of the Trees Arts and Crafts
Mission Tejas State Park
Join park staff and discover how the rings of a tree reveal the story of the forest!
Jul
11
1:30p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let's sit a spell in nature and record our thoughts.
Jul
11
2:00p
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Jul
11
2:00p
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Jul
11
2:00p
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Skins and Skulls - Exploration Table
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens!
Jul
11
2:00p
End Date
Scat Chat
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger to discover the signs animals leave behind, and how we can use them as a tool to study wildlife!
Jul
11
2:30p
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Jul
11
7:00p
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Jul
11
8:30p
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Cosmic Creepy Crawlies Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a night hike on our Loop Trail! This easy hike will take brave visitors spider snuffing and scorpion spotting all the way out to the Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Jul
11
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike!
South Llano River State Park
Join park rangers for a hike to discover what happens after dark at South Llano!
Jul
12
9:00a
End Date
Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Jul
12
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.
Jul
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!
Jul
15
9:00a
End Date
Sustainability Superheroes
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Reduce, reuse, recycle and save the day!
Jul
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. Registration required for this event.
Jul
17
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!
Jul
17
1:30p
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!
Jul
17
2:00p
End Date
Jul
17
8:00p
End Date
Jul
18
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.
Jul
18
8:30a
End Date
Birding on the New Property
Lockhart State Park
Join a Ranger to explore the new acreage at Lockhart State Park and look for birds!
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Habitat Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Jul
18
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.
Jul
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!
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Design a Spider
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Do you know what makes spiders unique? Learn more and create your own spider!
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Hike with a Geologist
Inks Lake State Park
Take a hike through time with a Geologist, and learn how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE!
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
A Dive into Aquatic Life
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join park staff at the Mission Pond for a closer look at the life that calls it home!
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Underwater World
South Llano River State Park
Join Ranger Michelle and make an underwater scope you can take home as a souvenir!
Jul
18
8:00p
End Date
Jul
18
8:30p
End Date
Intro to Astro
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an introduction to astronomy at our beloved Dark Sky Park.
Jul
18
9:00p
End Date
Insect Extravaganza
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Jul
19
9:30a
End Date
Jul
19
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.
Jul
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!
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
Kayak Through Time-*Registration is Required*
Inks Lake State Park
Come kayak with us, and learn about the history and geology of Inks Lake State Park
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Jul
22
10:00a
End Date
Fairfield Library - Skins, Skulls, Scat & Tracks
Fairfield, TX - Fairfield Library
Join Fort Parker State Park rangers at the Fairfield Library to get hands on with native animal pelts and more! Learn all about your favorite local animal pals.
Jul
23
6:30p
End Date
Corn Husks a Symbol of Tradition and Ingenuity: Part 2
In coordination with Big Bend Conservation Alliance, join us for this FREE event at Galleria Raices. Let's honor the Indigenous Peoples of the La Junta area by making Trinkets and learning about their culture.
Jul
24
8:30a
End Date
Beginner's Hike at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
Jul
24
9:00a
End Date
Jul
24
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!
Jul
24
1:30p
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!
Jul
24
2:00p
End Date
Jul
24
2:00p
End Date
Mission Tejas Geology 101!
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas for a crash course on Rocks 101!
Jul
24
7:00p
End Date
Jul
24
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Jul
25
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Jul
25
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.
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come join our Junior Ranger Academy and learn how to protect the outdoors, leave no trace, and hike like a park ranger.
Jul
25
9:00a
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.
Jul
25
9:30a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
25
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.
Jul
25
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
25
10:00a
End Date
Geology of McKinney Falls - Exploration Table
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us at this indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas and enjoy some fishing at Mission Tejas State Park!
Jul
25
11:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn our Junior Ranger Badge with our park rangers!
Jul
25
11:00a
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!
Jul
25
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Feathered Friends
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the 250+ bird species that call south llano river home!
Jul
25
2:30p
End Date
Jul
25
3:30p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Real Southern Plains Bison paraphernalia included...
Jul
25
7:00p
End Date
Moth Night
Garner State Park
Participants can observe how to set up a mothing station used to attract moths and other insects.
Jul
25
8:30p
End Date
Park After Dark
Purtis Creek State Park
Come out for a hike under the stars to learn about the creatures of the night! Red lights and black lights encouraged!
Jul
26
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. Registration is required.
Jul
26
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.
Jul
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!
Jul
26
1:00p
End Date
Binos 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What’s that in the distance?! Learn how to use binoculars to find objects near and far with Ranger Hannah.
Jul
29
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
The sun is down, the moon is up, and we're ready to take a hike!
Jul
31
8:15a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Academy
Purtis Creek State Park
Bring the pups and learn what it takes to become a certified B.A.R.K. Ranger!
Jul
31
10:00a
End Date
Living History - Rice Family Log Home
Mission Tejas State Park
Come experience living history at the Rice Family Log Home!
Jul
31
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!
Jul
31
1:30p
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!
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
August 2026
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
Aug
1
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
1
9:00a
End Date
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a guided walk-through Stephen F. Austin State Park to discover edible and medicinal plants.
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Aug
1
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
1
10:00a
End Date
Scat Chat
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger to discover the signs animals leave behind, and how we can use them as a tool to study wildlife!
Aug
1
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Aug
1
8:15p
End Date
Night Hike!
South Llano River State Park
Join park rangers for a hike to discover what happens after dark at South Llano!
Aug
2
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
2
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
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
7
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
7
1:30p
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
7
2:00p
End Date
Aug
7
3:30p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Real Southern Plains Bison paraphernalia included....
Aug
8
8:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Huntsville State Park
Take a moment to learn the skill and joy of observing our feathered friends.
Aug
8
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
8
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
8
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
8
10:00a
End Date
Reading Ranger: Chilling with Spiders
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Do spiders give you the creeps? Why, when they do so much good in the environment? Let's talk about it, while we all cool down with a chilly treat.
Aug
8
12:00p
End Date
Aug
8
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
2:30p
End Date
Aug
8
8:30p
End Date
Cosmic Creepy Crawlies Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a night hike on our Loop Trail! This easy hike will take brave visitors spider snuffing and scorpion spotting all the way out to the Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
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
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!
Aug
14
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
14
1:30p
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
14
2:00p
End Date
Aug
15
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
15
9:00a
End Date
Farmers Market!
Junction, TX - Schreiner Park
Join South Llano River State Park staff riverside under the pecans at the Junction Area Farmers Market!
Aug
15
10:00a
End Date
Aug
15
11:00a
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
15
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
River Bugs!
South Llano River State Park
Explore the small heroes of the water - macroinvertebrates! Come prepared to get wet and enjoy the South Llano River.
Aug
21
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. Registration required for this event.
Aug
21
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
21
1:30p
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
21
2:00p
End Date
Aug
21
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Aug
22
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Aug
22
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
22
9:00a
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come join our Junior Ranger Academy and learn how to protect the outdoors, leave no trace, and hike like a park ranger.
Aug
22
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
22
11:00a
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
22
1:30p
End Date
Stay Safe in the Canyons
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures in the canyon!
Aug
22
2:00p
End Date
Aug
22
2:30p
End Date
Aug
23
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. Registration is required.
Aug
28
8:30a
End Date
Beginner's Hike at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
Aug
28
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
28
1:30p
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
28
2:00p
End Date
Aug
29
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
29
11:00a
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
29
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Aug
29
2:30p
End Date
Binoculars 101
South Llano River State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to discover all things nature at South Llano River State Park!
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Estero's 20th Anniversary: Full Moon Hike!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Learn the phases of the moon and create your own moon phase viewer, then a new hike to view the moon phase of the evening!
September 2026
Sep
3
10:00a
End Date
Our Nearest Star (Solar Viewing Program)
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Alex for an up-close view of the Sun!
Sep
4
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!
Sep
4
1:30p
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
4
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
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.
Sep
5
8:30a
End Date
Deaf Outdoors Day 2026
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for programs galore with ASL interpreters present!
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Sep
5
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
5
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
2:30p
End Date
Sep
5
8:00p
End Date
September Star Party with the Central Texas Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the CTA for a for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Sep
9
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
11
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!
Sep
11
1:30p
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
11
2:00p
End Date
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Sep
12
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.
Sep
12
12:00p
End Date
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Sep
12
7:30p
End Date
Night Crawlers
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.
Sep
18
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!
Sep
18
1:30p
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
18
2:00p
End Date
Sep
18
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Sep
19
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.
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Sep
19
2:30p
End Date
Sep
19
7:00p
End Date
Prairie in Your Pocket
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Wildlife habitat isn't just in our parks. Your own yard can provide a place of refuge for butterflies, birds, and other wildlife...as well as yourself.
Sep
25
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!
Sep
25
1:30p
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
25
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
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
26
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.
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
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!
October 2026
Oct
2
1:30p
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
2
2:00p
End Date
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Listen to some verses about vultures, and take a walk with a ranger to search for vultures in the sky.
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Oct
3
2:30p
End Date
Oct
9
1:30p
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
9
2:00p
End Date
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Oct
14
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
16
1:30p
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
16
2:00p
End Date
Oct
17
9:00a
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.
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Oct
17
11:00a
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
17
2:00p
End Date
Oct
17
2:30p
End Date
Oct
23
1:30p
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
23
2:00p
End Date
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Bring your furry friend along for a light hike in the park!
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Oct
24
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
24
2:00p
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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
30
1:30p
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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
30
2:00p
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Oct
31
9:00a
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Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Oct
31
2:30p
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November 2026
Nov
6
1:30p
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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
6
2:00p
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Nov
7
10:00a
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First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Nov
7
10:00a
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Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
You’re invited to join us at Dinosaur Valley State Park for our 2nd annual Dino-bility Day - a celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities!
Nov
7
1:30p
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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
7
2:00p
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Nov
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!
Nov
13
1:30p
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
13
2:00p
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Nov
14
2:00p
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Nov
14
2:00p
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Nov
14
2:30p
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Nov
14
7:00p
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Star Party 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
20
1:30p
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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
20
2:00p
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Nov
21
9:00a
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B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Bring your furry friend along for a light hike in the park!
Nov
21
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.
Nov
21
10:00a
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Nov
21
2:00p
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Nov
27
1:30p
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
27
2:00p
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Nov
28
2:00p
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Nov
28
2:30p
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December 2026
Dec
4
1:30p
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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
4
2:00p
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Dec
5
10:00a
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First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec
5
2:00p
End Date
Dec
11
1:30p
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
11
2:00p
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12
2:00p
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Dec
12
2:00p
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Dec
12
2:30p
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Dec
18
1:30p
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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
18
2:00p
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Dec
19
10:00a
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Dec
19
2:00p
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Dec
22
1:30p
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Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Dec
25
1:30p
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
25
2:00p
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Dec
26
2:00p
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Dec
26
2:30p
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January 2027
Jan
2
10:00a
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First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan
9
2:00p
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Jan
9
2:30p
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Jan
23
2:30p
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February 2027
Feb
6
10:00a
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First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb
6
2:30p
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Feb
20
2:30p
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March 2027
Mar
6
10:00a
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First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Mar
6
2:30p
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20
2:30p
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April 2027
Apr
3
10:00a
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First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr
3
2:30p
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17
2:30p
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May 2027
May
1
10:00a
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First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
May
1
2:30p
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15
2:30p
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29
2:30p
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June 2027
Jun
5
10:00a
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First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jun
12
2:30p
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26
2:30p
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10
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24
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30
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13
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11
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