Ranger Talks & Nature Programs
March 2018
Mar
9
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Ask A Ranger Broadcast
Huntsville State Park
Live broadcast from within the park. Every Friday at 10 a.m.
May 2018
May
28
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Snakes Alive!
Learn about the animal that people love to hate and why they’re so important to the ecosystem.
May
28
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Nature Hike
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Explore our gardens and trails and discover the plants and animals that make the south Texas floodplain forest so unique. We will travel on foot, so make sure to bring drinking water, insect repellent and a hat.
May
28
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Guided Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Learn more about the park, the lake and the area on this guided hike.
May
28
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May
28
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May
28
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May
28
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May
28
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May
28
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn how to cook the classic way!
May
29
End Date
Native Plant Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Find answers to your botanical questions on this easy walk around the park gardens with a Naturalist. We’ll take a closer look at the adaptations and uses of some of native plants of South Texas.
May
29
End Date
REGISTRATION CLOSED - Full Moon Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST, AND PLEASE CHECK BACK IN FUTURE MONTHS FOR MORE FULL MOON HIKES.
Experience Palo Duro Canyon after dark on this full moon hike. Learn about night creatures, moon phases, and other cool nighttime things on this easy hike of about 1 mile.
May
30
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
May
30
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
30
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
May
30
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
May
30
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
May
31
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
June 2018
Jun
1
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jun
1
End Date
Friday Afternoon Hikes
Huntsville State Park
Join Ranger Pick on an easy hike every Friday afternoon at 1 p.m.!
Jun
1
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led hike through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Jun
1
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Jun
1
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Magnificent Mammals
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Have you ever felt a bobcat fur? How about held a deer antler?
Jun
1
End Date
The First Bat Tour of the Year!
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us on the first bat tour of the year at Caprock Canyons State Park! Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.
Jun
1
End Date
Night Hike (9PM)
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a park ranger to explore the Caddo Forest Trail in the evening hour.
Jun
2
End Date
Summer Nights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities every Saturday evening in June!
Click for schedule.
Jun
2
End Date
National Trails Day Hike
Wyler Aerial Tramway
Let's hike 1000 steps up Ranger Peak and then hike Directisimo down!
Jun
2
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
2
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
Jun
2
End Date
Jun
2
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jun
2
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Jun
2
End Date
Gifts from the Trees Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of your backyard trees in this fun walk!
Jun
2
End Date
Geocaching 101
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find hidden treasures like a modern day treasure hunter!
Jun
2
End Date
Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike
Buescher State Park
Join a Master Naturalist to discover who the hunters are in the Lost Pines!
Jun
2
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jun
2
End Date
Jun
2
End Date
Jun
2
End Date
Build-A-Gator Family Workshop
Huntsville State Park
Help Ranger Pick turn an audience member into an alligator!
Jun
2
End Date
Fishing Clinic
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Want to take the kids fishing but don't know exactly how? Come see us!
Jun
2
End Date
Jun
2
End Date
Skins, Skulls, and More! - 1:30 pm
South Llano River State Park
Come see and touch animal furs and skulls!
Jun
2
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Jun
2
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Jun
2
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Jun
2
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Touch Table
Bastrop State Park
Handle, touch, feel, and see skulls and skins of the various wildlife that inhabits Buescher State Park
Jun
2
End Date
Jun
2
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Jun
2
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Jun
2
End Date
Jun
3
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
3
End Date
Bike and Bird
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided 3-mile bicycle tour to enjoy the wildlife found at our park while increasing your fitness. All skill levels are welcome. Your own bicycle is recommended, but rentals available.
Jun
3
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jun
3
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
6
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
6
End Date
"Lost" in the Forest Hike
Tyler State Park
Explore the definitions of what it means to be “lost in the forest.”
Jun
6
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
6
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Jun
6
End Date
Jun
6
End Date
Jun
7
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Jun
7
End Date
Jun
7
End Date
Jun
7
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Jun
7
End Date
Lockhart State Park at Chisholm Trail Roundup
Lockhart, TX - Lockhart City Park
Visit our booth and try our activities at Lockhart's annual Chisholm Trail Roundup!
Jun
7
End Date
Jun
8
End Date
Jun
8
End Date
Wilderness Backpack
Tyler State Park
Jun
8
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jun
8
End Date
Backcountry Hike Series
Tyler State Park
Jun
8
End Date
Lockhart State Park at Chisholm Trail Roundup
Lockhart, TX - Lockhart City Park
Visit our booth and try our activities at Lockhart's annual Chisholm Trail Roundup!
Jun
8
End Date
Friday Afternoon Hikes
Huntsville State Park
Join Ranger Pick on an easy hike every Friday afternoon at 1 p.m.!
Jun
8
End Date
Jun
8
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Jun
8
End Date
Owl Power
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Come learn all about the who's whoooo of the night!
Jun
8
End Date
Bat Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.
Jun
9
End Date
Summer Nights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities every Saturday evening in June!
Click for schedule.
Jun
9
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
9
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
Jun
9
End Date
Tracks and Traces Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for morning exploration of the park's wildlife.
Jun
9
End Date
Jun
9
End Date
Jun
9
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jun
9
End Date
Jun
9
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jun
9
End Date
Jun
9
End Date
Bike with a Ranger
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join Ranger Amy on a fun bike ride through the Walnut Ridge Unit
Jun
9
End Date
Build-A-Gator Family Workshop
Huntsville State Park
Help Ranger Pick turn an audience member into an alligator!
Jun
9
End Date
Lockhart State Park at Chisholm Trail Roundup
Lockhart, TX - Lockhart City Park
Visit our booth and try our activities at Lockhart's annual Chisholm Trail Roundup!
Jun
9
End Date
Jun
9
End Date
Jun
9
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Jun
9
End Date
Jun
9
End Date
Goin' Batty
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Go "batty" playing some bat games and learning all about bats!
Jun
9
End Date
Jun
9
End Date
Scat and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come check out the poo-poo platter at the nature center and make an animal track booklet! Register here!
Jun
9
End Date
Ssslitherin' Snakes
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join us for a slitherin' good time!
Jun
9
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Jun
9
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Jun
9
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Make a Star Wheel (7PM)
Atlanta State Park
What are those stars? How can I find Ursa Major of the North Star?
Jun
9
End Date
Jun
9
End Date
Name That Bird!
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learn new songs! Songs written and performed by our native birds.”
Jun
9
End Date
Bats of the Texas Panhandle
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
"Are all bats hairy, scary things rushing past on muffled wings. Out of caves into the night, on some silent, secret flight? I think not! I think they're great! No matter size or shape or weight. From radio waves to airplane wings. Bats can teach us many things!"
Jun
9
End Date
Stories in the Stars (9PM)
Atlanta State Park
Join us to listen to constellation stories and look through a telescope!
Jun
10
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
10
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jun
10
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
End Date
Jun
13
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
13
End Date
Jun
13
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
13
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Jun
14
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Jun
14
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Jun
14
End Date
Jun
14
End Date
Jun
14
End Date
Jun
15
End Date
Friday Morning Story Time: Lessons from a Rattlesnake
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us to learn about snakes and read "Lessons from a Rattlesnake"
Jun
15
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jun
15
End Date
Friday Afternoon Hikes
Huntsville State Park
Join Ranger Pick on an easy hike every Friday afternoon at 1 p.m.!
Jun
15
End Date
Jun
15
End Date
Jun
15
End Date
Bat Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.
Jun
16
End Date
Summer Nights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities every Saturday evening in June!
Click for schedule.
Jun
16
End Date
OPEN HOUSE at Lockhart State Park
Lockhart State Park
Join us for FREE entrance into the park all day, a ton of fun activities, and more! Come check us out!
Jun
16
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
16
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
Jun
16
End Date
Jun
16
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jun
16
End Date
Jun
16
End Date
Geocaching 101
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find hidden treasures like a modern day treasure hunter!
Jun
16
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jun
16
End Date
Wildflowers, Pollinators, and Predators
Tyler State Park
Jun
16
End Date
Prairie Safari
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Prairie Tour in our open air shuttle. (Reservations Required)
Jun
16
End Date
Island Trail Nature Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join a ranger to hike our beautiful Island Trail.
Jun
16
End Date
Jun
16
End Date
Leave No Trace
Wyler Aerial Tramway
Come and find out how Big Foot has been able to stay under the radar by applying the 7 Leave No Trace principles!
Jun
16
End Date
Build-A-Gator Family Workshop
Huntsville State Park
Help Ranger Pick turn an audience member into an alligator!
Jun
16
End Date
Jun
16
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Jun
16
End Date
Jun
16
End Date
Dragonflies: An Ode to Odonata
Tyler State Park
Jun
16
End Date
Goin' Batty
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Go "batty" playing some bat games and learning all about bats!
Jun
16
End Date
Primitive Fire
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Learn how to make fire as our ancestors once did.
Jun
16
End Date
Jun
16
End Date
Create a Star Wheel
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Equip yourself to discover the night sky.
Jun
16
End Date
Night Sounds
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor
Jun
16
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Discover the folklore behind the constellations.
Jun
17
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
17
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jun
17
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
17
End Date
Butterfly Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover an array of dazzling butterflies in the park's butterfly garden.
Jun
20
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
20
End Date
Goodness Snakes Alive!
Guadalupe River State Park
Learn about these fascinating creatures and meet a live one in person.
Jun
20
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
20
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Jun
21
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Jun
21
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Jun
22
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jun
22
End Date
Friday Afternoon Hikes
Huntsville State Park
Join Ranger Pick on an easy hike every Friday afternoon at 1 p.m.!
Jun
22
End Date
Jun
22
End Date
Jun
22
End Date
Bat Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.
Jun
22
End Date
Dutch Oven Cookin'
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join us for a tasty lesson in outdoor cooking.
Jun
23
End Date
Summer Nights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities every Saturday evening in June!
Click for schedule.
Jun
23
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
23
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
Jun
23
End Date
Jun
23
End Date
Little Habitat on the Prairie
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us for a guided nature hike along the prairie of Caprock Canyons State Park.
Jun
23
End Date
Jun
23
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jun
23
End Date
Jun
23
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jun
23
End Date
Incredible Edible Plants Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Can I eat this plant???
Jun
23
End Date
Jun
23
End Date
Build-A-Gator Family Workshop
Huntsville State Park
Help Ranger Pick turn an audience member into an alligator!
Jun
23
End Date
Jun
23
End Date
Creepy Crawly Bug Safari
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
On the hunt for creepy crawlies!
Jun
23
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Jun
23
End Date
Jun
23
End Date
Scat and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come check out the poo-poo platter at the nature center and make an animal track booklet! Register here!
Jun
23
End Date
Jun
23
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Jun
23
End Date
Jun
23
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Jun
23
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Guadalupe River State Park
Join members of the San Antonio Astronomical Society for a night of star-gazing
Jun
23
End Date
Night Sky: The Moon, Planets and Constellations
Tyler State Park
Watch the Sun go down and the night sky shine!
Jun
23
End Date
Prowling for Owls (and other nighttime critters)
Lockhart State Park
Whooo lives in Lockhart State Park?
Jun
23
End Date
The Park after Dark
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
The park is still busy with life, even after dark!
Jun
24
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
24
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jun
24
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
24
End Date
Sunday Afternoon Ranger Walks
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a guided hike of Palmetto State Park. All ages welcome.
Jun
27
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
27
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
27
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Jun
27
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Jun
28
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Jun
28
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Jun
29
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jun
29
End Date
Friday Afternoon Hikes
Huntsville State Park
Join Ranger Pick on an easy hike every Friday afternoon at 1 p.m.!
Jun
29
End Date
Jun
29
End Date
Jun
29
End Date
Bat Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.
Jun
29
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
Jun
29
End Date
(mostly) Full Moon Hike
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join the Franklin Mountains State Park Rangers exploring the vibrant night-life of the park by (mostly) full moon.
Jun
29
End Date
Jun
30
End Date
Summer Nights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities every Saturday evening in June!
Click for schedule.
Jun
30
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
30
End Date
Bird & Nature Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us on a guided walk to learn about our native habitat and find out who of our "Rio Grande Valley Specialty Birds" can be spotted. This walk is for all visitors, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, one-hour easy trail walk.
Jun
30
End Date
Jun
30
End Date
All A-Buzz about Bees and other Pollinators
Guadalupe River State Park
Jun
30
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jun
30
End Date
Jun
30
End Date
Geocaching 101
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find hidden treasures like a modern day treasure hunter!
Jun
30
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jun
30
End Date
Bike with a Ranger
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join Ranger Amy on a fun bike ride through the Walnut Ridge Unit
Jun
30
End Date
Tour of the Park
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Take a guided vehicle tour through the park with a park ranger.
Jun
30
End Date
Jun
30
End Date
Build-A-Gator Family Workshop
Huntsville State Park
Help Ranger Pick turn an audience member into an alligator!
Jun
30
End Date
Jun
30
End Date
Jun
30
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Jun
30
End Date
Jun
30
End Date
Goin' Batty
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Go "batty" playing some bat games and learning all about bats!
Jun
30
End Date
Jun
30
End Date
Jun
30
End Date
Junior Rangers: Wildlife Detectives
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Calling all Junior Rangers: We need your help to find critter clues!
Jun
30
End Date
Citizen Science - Frog Watch
Palmetto State Park
Join park staff in an informal frog species survey.
Jun
30
End Date
Wonders of the Night
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join a ranger for a night hike to find what goes bump in the night!
Jun
30
End Date
The Texas State Bison Herd
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about the official bison herd of the state of Texas!
July 2018
Jul
1
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jul
1
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jul
1
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
4
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jul
4
End Date
Jul
4
End Date
Jul
4
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
4
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Jul
5
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Jul
5
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Jul
6
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jul
6
End Date
Jul
6
End Date
Jul
6
End Date
Bat Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.
Jul
7
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jul
7
End Date
Jul
7
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jul
7
End Date
Jul
7
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jul
7
End Date
Jul
7
End Date
Build-A-Gator Family Workshop
Huntsville State Park
Help Ranger Pick turn an audience member into an alligator!
Jul
7
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Jul
7
End Date
Jul
8
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jul
8
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jul
8
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
11
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jul
11
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
11
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Jul
11
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Jul
12
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Jul
12
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Jul
13
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jul
13
End Date
Jul
13
End Date
Jul
13
End Date
Bat Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.
Jul
13
End Date
The Battle of Plum Creek
Lockhart State Park
Join us to hear this exciting (and true) "Cowboys vs. Indians" tale!
Jul
14
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jul
14
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jul
14
End Date
Jul
14
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jul
14
End Date
Build-A-Gator Family Workshop
Huntsville State Park
Help Ranger Pick turn an audience member into an alligator!
Jul
14
End Date
Jul
14
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Jul
14
End Date
Jul
15
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jul
15
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jul
15
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
15
End Date
Sunday Afternoon Ranger Walks
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a guided hike of Palmetto State Park. All ages welcome.
Jul
18
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jul
18
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
18
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Jul
19
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Jul
19
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Jul
20
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jul
20
End Date
Jul
20
End Date
Jul
20
End Date
Bat Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.
Jul
21
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jul
21
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jul
21
End Date
Jul
21
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jul
21
End Date
Build-A-Gator Family Workshop
Huntsville State Park
Help Ranger Pick turn an audience member into an alligator!
Jul
21
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Jul
21
End Date
Jul
22
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jul
22
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jul
22
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
25
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jul
25
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
25
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Jul
25
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Jul
26
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Jul
26
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Jul
27
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jul
27
End Date
Jul
27
End Date
Jul
27
End Date
Bat Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us for a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.
Jul
28
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jul
28
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jul
28
End Date
Jul
28
End Date
Native American Plant Walk
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Are you interested in how to use plants to survive off the land or the history of how others used to do so? If so, this may be the program for you.
Jul
28
End Date
Build-A-Gator Family Workshop
Huntsville State Park
Help Ranger Pick turn an audience member into an alligator!
Jul
28
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Jul
28
End Date
Jul
29
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jul
29
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Jul
29
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.
August 2018
Aug
1
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Aug
1
End Date
Aug
1
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
1
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Aug
2
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Aug
2
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Aug
3
End Date
Aug
4
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Aug
4
End Date
Aug
4
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Aug
4
End Date
Aug
4
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Aug
5
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Aug
5
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Aug
5
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
8
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Aug
8
End Date
Aug
8
End Date
Aug
8
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
8
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Aug
8
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Aug
9
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Aug
9
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Aug
10
End Date
Aug
11
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Aug
11
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Aug
11
End Date
Aug
11
End Date
Aug
11
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Aug
12
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Aug
12
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Aug
12
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
15
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Aug
15
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
15
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Aug
16
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Aug
16
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Aug
17
End Date
Aug
18
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Aug
18
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Aug
18
End Date
Aug
18
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Aug
18
End Date
Citizen Science - Frog Watch
Palmetto State Park
Join park staff in an informal frog species survey.
Aug
19
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Aug
19
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Aug
19
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
22
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Aug
22
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
22
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Aug
22
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Aug
23
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Aug
23
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
Aug
24
End Date
The Battle of Plum Creek
Lockhart State Park
Join us to hear this exciting (and true) "Cowboys vs. Indians" tale!
Aug
25
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Aug
25
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Aug
25
End Date
Aug
25
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Aug
26
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Aug
26
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Aug
26
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
End Date
Sunday Afternoon Ranger Walks
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a guided hike of Palmetto State Park. All ages welcome.
Aug
29
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Aug
29
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
29
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Aug
30
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
September 2018
Sep
1
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Sep
1
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
1
End Date
Sep
1
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Sep
2
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
5
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Sep
5
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Sep
6
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Sep
8
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
8
End Date
Sep
8
End Date
Sep
8
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Sep
9
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
12
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Sep
13
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Sep
15
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
15
End Date
Sep
15
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Sep
16
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
19
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Sep
19
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Sep
20
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Sep
22
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
22
End Date
Sep
22
End Date
Seed Stomp at LBJ State Park
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join us for our annual Seed Stomp!
Sep
22
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Sep
23
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
26
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Sep
27
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Davis Mountains State Park
This popular program continues this year each Thursday at 9 am. Meet at the Interpretive Center to walk an adoptable dog from the local Grand Companions animal shelter. Give these dogs a great experience while maybe making a forever 4-legged friend! Wear sturdy shoes Bring WATER! This program is approximately 1 hour.
Sep
29
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Sep
29
End Date
Sep
29
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Sep
30
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
October 2018
Oct
3
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Oct
6
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
6
End Date
Oct
6
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Oct
6
End Date
Citizen Science - Frog Watch
Palmetto State Park
Join park staff in an informal frog species survey.
Oct
7
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
10
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Oct
13
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
13
End Date
Oct
13
End Date
Oct
13
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Oct
14
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
17
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Oct
20
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
20
End Date
Oct
20
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Oct
21
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
24
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
Oct
27
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
27
End Date
Oct
27
End Date
Choke Canyon Skins and Skulls
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come learn about wildlife found at Choke Canyon State Park and other areas of Texas with one of our park rangers! Then put your identification skills to the test with a game.
Oct
28
End Date
Nature Program
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Come learn about the plants and/or animals of Goliad State Park!
Oct
31
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird and Wildlife Tracks
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you want to become an expert tracker? Get started by coming to this introductory program to learn how to identify some common Texas wildlife tracks and have some fun with arts and crafts! (Sorry - no event 6/13).
November 2018
Nov
3
End Date
Nov
10
End Date
Nov
10
End Date
Nov
17
End Date
Nov
24
End Date
December 2018
Dec
1
End Date
Dec
8
End Date
Dec
8
End Date
Dec
15
End Date
Dec
22
End Date
Dec
29
End Date