Ranger Talks & Nature Programs
July 2026
Jul
14
8:30p
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Night Sky Viewing
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the moon, planets, and stars at our day use area!
Jul
15
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
15
9:00a
End Date
Sustainability Superheroes
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Reduce, reuse, recycle and save the day!
Jul
15
7:00p
End Date
Birds of the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Get to know the many winged wonders of our sky island oasis.
Jul
16
2:00p
End Date
Jul
16
2:30p
End Date
Skins & Skulls at Gibbs Library
Mexia, TX - Gibbs Library
Join Fort Parker State Park rangers at the Gibbs Library in Mexia to get hands on with native animal pelts and more! Learn all about your favorite local animal pals.
Jul
16
9:30p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
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
9:00a
End Date
Morning Tram Tour (AM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul
17
9:30a
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
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
1:00p
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
17
2:00p
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Jul
17
2:00p
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Jul
17
2:00p
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Jul
17
2:30p
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What Lurks Beneath
Goose Island State Park
What kind of marine life is found in our local bays? Join a ranger to find out!
Jul
17
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Jul
17
7:45p
End Date
Sunset Swifts
Bastrop State Park
Swoops, dives, and chittering! Come watch with Chimney Swifts at sunset!
Jul
17
8:00p
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Jul
17
8:30p
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Jul
17
8:30p
End Date
Mothapalooza (National Moth Week Celebration Event)
Daingerfield State Park
Come celebrate National Moth Week by light trapping or "mothing" some unique insects and learn why they are important to the night-time world!
Jul
17
9:00p
End Date
Night Sky
Bonham State Park
Come and learn about how our night sky has helped our home planet for generations!
Jul
18
7:30a
End Date
Beat the Heat Morning Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
It's HOT! Let's take it slow and enjoy the outdoors.
Jul
18
8:00a
End Date
Photography Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get some tips on taking your own unique photos of the canyon!
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
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
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
Morning Tram Tour (AM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Forest Detectives Hike
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
These forests have a long and storied past... if you know how to read the trees.
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Plants of the Mission
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore how Native Americans utilized the plants in the area for food, clothing, tools, and more!
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
9:00a
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Jul
18
9:30a
End Date
Mountain Biking for Beginners
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Some equipment provided. Registration required.
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
Digging Up the Past
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to uncover the mysteries of archaeology in state parks!
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Fishing Ethics 101
Bonham State Park
Come and learn how to fish in a way that protects our aquatic and land environment as well!
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Insect iSpy
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Impressive insects are all around us!
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
Turtle Time
Fort Parker State Park
Join us to learn all about turtles and craft your own paper plate turtle to take home!
Jul
18
10:00a
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Jul
18
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Jul
18
1:00p
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Jul
18
2:00p
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Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Jul
18
2:00p
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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
2:00p
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Come and test your fishing skills with one of our Park Rangers!
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
View the Moon
Bastrop State Park
Take a peak through the telescope to get a closer look at the moon! Come and go program.
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Binoculars 101
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
Jul
18
2:30p
End Date
Oysters: The Pearl of Goose Island
Goose Island State Park
Oysters are more than just food; they help protect the Texas coast!
Jul
18
3:00p
End Date
Jul
18
3:00p
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Jul
18
3:00p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Jul
18
3:00p
End Date
Tawakoni Tracks!
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Use your deduction skills to identify animal tracks found in the park!
Jul
18
7:00p
End Date
Nature's Fireworks: Fireflies
Atlanta State Park
Join us for an evening craft while we learn about the insects who put on their own lightshows.
Jul
18
8:00p
End Date
Jul
18
8:00p
End Date
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!
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
9:00a
End Date
Morning Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
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
10:00a
End Date
Build Like a Beaver!
Bonham State Park
Come and learn how beavers build their dams with this interactive program!
Jul
19
11:00a
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Jul
19
11:00a
End Date
Paws and Plaster
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come learn some of the common tracks you can find here on our trails!
Jul
19
1:00p
End Date
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Knots for Everyday Use
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Master the art of knots and transform ordinary situations into extraordinary solutions with the timeless skill of knot tying.
Jul
19
2:00p
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Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Jul
19
3:00p
End Date
Jul
19
6:00p
End Date
Discovery Tram Tour (PM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul
19
8:00p
End Date
Jul
20
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
21
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
22
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
22
10:00a
End Date
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.
Jul
22
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
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
22
7:00p
End Date
Birds of the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Get to know the many winged wonders of our sky island oasis.
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Skyline Drive Geology Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn about our park's explosive past on this guided geology walk.
Jul
23
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
23
2:00p
End Date
Jul
23
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
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
Birding with a Ranger
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join a park ranger to for a low-key birdwatching adventure!
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
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.
Jul
24
9:00a
End Date
Jul
24
9:30a
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
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
2:00p
End Date
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
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Jul
24
7:00p
End Date
Jul
24
8:00p
End Date
Night Ride
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please call (956) 584-9156 to save your spot!
Jul
24
8:00p
End Date
Jul
24
9:00p
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
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul
25
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
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
Morning Tram Tour (AM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Lake Life -Aquatic Explorations!
Buescher State Park
Let's get our hands wet as we learn about the tiny critters that call Buescher Lake home! Have some cool fun during the hot Texas summer!
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Ranching & Roping
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn why Goliad is considered the Birthplace of Texas ranching and try your hand at roping!
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
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
9:00a
End Date
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
Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
Digging Up the Past
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to uncover the mysteries of archaeology in state parks!
Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
Origami Explorers
Eisenhower State Park
Discover how a simple piece of paper can become something extraordinary!
Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
Arts in the Park-Letters from the Lake
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Watercoloring with our natural resources.
Jul
25
10:00a
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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
A Step Back in Time
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
If you're into history, this is for you, and the kids too! We were built almost 100 years ago; you get to experience 30's technology.
Jul
25
10:00a
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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
10:00a
End Date
Flintknapping Demo
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Ever wonder how an arrowhead is made? Come find out from an expert flintknapper!
Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Tour-*Registration is Required
Inks Lake State Park
Join park Rangers and volunteers on a kayak trip to the Devil's Waterhole
Jul
25
10:30a
End Date
Crafts with a Ranger at Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a fun, hands-on day of creativity and nature-inspired crafting! We'll be hosting TWO craft sessions behind HQ's office. Come make something memorable, learn a little about nature knowledge along the way, and enjoy a relaxing time outdoors with family and friends.
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
1:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Desert Snakes and Creepy Crawlies
Davis Mountains State Park
Don't be scared...be curious!! Come learn about the "scary" critters inhabiting our park.
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Jul
25
2:00p
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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
2:00p
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Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife -Skins and Skulls
Bastrop State Park
Who calls this park home and what might you see while staying here? Touch, feel, and find your way to the answers.
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Inks Lake State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Jul
25
2:30p
End Date
Jul
25
2:30p
End Date
What Lurks Beneath
Goose Island State Park
What kind of marine life is found in our local bays? Join a ranger to find out!
Jul
25
3:00p
End Date
Jul
25
3:00p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Jul
25
3:00p
End Date
Jul
25
3:00p
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Jul
25
3:30p
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Jul
25
3:30p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Real Southern Plains Bison paraphernalia included...
Jul
25
6:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Ranger Talk - Summer Program Series
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Jul
25
6:00p
End Date
Discovery Tram Tour (PM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
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
8:00p
End Date
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!
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
25
8:30p
End Date
Marvel at the Moon
Daingerfield State Park
Join a ranger on a constellation tour and learn about Earth's natural satellite... the Moon!
Jul
25
8:30p
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Jul
25
8:30p
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Jul
25
9:30p
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Jul
26
8:30a
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Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property. Registration is required.
Jul
26
9:00a
End Date
Morning Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
26
9:00a
End Date
Hike to the Valley Spring Creek Waterfall
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Jul
26
9:30a
End Date
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
11:00a
End Date
Jul
26
1:00p
End Date
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
26
2:00p
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Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Sea Turtles: Travelers of the Gulf
Sea Rim State Park
Follow along the journey of the Kemp's Ridely Sea Turtle
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Jul
26
3:00p
End Date
Jul
26
9:00p
End Date
Campfire Stories: Texas Legends and Lore
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come sit around the campfire and listen to some Texas myths, legends, and folklore!
Jul
29
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
29
10:00a
End Date
Guadalupe Bass Talk
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Join us for an educational talk about the freshwater state fish of Texas, the Guadalupe bass!
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
30
2:00p
End Date
Jul
30
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
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
9:00a
End Date
Morning Tram Tour (AM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Jul
31
9:30a
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
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
2:00p
End Date
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
Birds of Prey
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hear about the adaptations that birds of prey have used to survive.
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
Jul
31
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Jul
31
7:45p
End Date
Sunset Swifts
Bastrop State Park
Swoops, dives, and chittering! Come watch with Chimney Swifts at sunset!
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
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
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
9:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Aug
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
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
1
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Aug
1
10:00a
End Date
Stream Safari
Lockhart State Park
Wear your favorite water shoes, and join us to meet the residents of Clear Fork Creek!
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
1:00p
End Date
Craft Table: All About Butterflies
Lockhart State Park
Join us for some butterfly crafts! Drop in any time between 1-2:30pm.
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Respect the Rocks
South Llano River State Park
We skip them, we stack them, but animals live in them!
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
1
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!
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
9:00a
End Date
Morning Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
2
9:30a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
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
5
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
7
9:00a
End Date
Lookout for Lizards- Herpetology Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Rangers for a morning hike to spot some of the reptiles and amphibians of the park. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Aug
7
9:30a
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
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
1:00p
End Date
Be Water Smart: Know Before You Go
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Lake activities are fun, but knowing how to do it safely is key.
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
7
7:00p
End Date
Trivia Night and S'mores
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate National S'mores Day with s'mores and trivia!
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
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
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
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
8
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
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
8:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Hear some of the stories and legends behind our favorite constellations!
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
8
8:30p
End Date
Sunset Reading with a Ranger
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Watch the sun set while listening to a ranger read "Mae Among the Stars" by Roda Ahmed
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Morning Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Hike Like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Aug
9
9:30a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Mythbusters: Snake Edition!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let's bust some myths and misconceptions about snakes!
Aug
9
12:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Aug
12
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
12
8:30p
End Date
Perseids Watch Party!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stargaze with us and see some meteors on the second peak night of the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
14
9:30a
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
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
2:00p
End Date
Aug
14
5:30p
End Date
Cool Off with a Ranger
San Angelo State Park
Escape the summer heat and join us for a cool treat, hands-on activity, and a ranger-led good time!
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
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
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
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
15
10:00a
End Date
Aug
15
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
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
11:00a
End Date
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
15
3:00p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower Star Party
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Adults and children can view the Perseid Meteor Shower with telescopes, s'mores and more!
Aug
15
8:30p
End Date
Aug
15
9:00p
End Date
Insect Extravaganza
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Morning Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Lookout for Lizards- Herpetology Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Rangers for a morning hike to spot some of the reptiles and amphibians of the park. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
19
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
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
9:30a
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
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
2:00p
End Date
Aug
21
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Aug
22
8:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn how to fish on the Pedernales with a loaner rod or bring your own!
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
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
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
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
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
2:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
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
23
9:00a
End Date
Morning Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
26
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
27
8:30p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn how to navigate the night sky using telescopes and your own eyes!
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
9:30a
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
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
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
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
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!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Morning Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
30
9:30a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
30
12:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
September 2026
Sep
4
9:30a
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
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
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
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
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
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
11
9:30a
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
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
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
13
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Hike Like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Sep
13
12:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Sep
18
9:30a
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
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
2:00p
End Date
Sep
18
9:00p
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
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Sep
19
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Sep
19
2:00p
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Sep
19
2:30p
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Sep
19
7:00p
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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
20
8:30a
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Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
25
9:30a
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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!
Sep
25
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!
Sep
25
2:00p
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Sep
26
8:30a
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Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Sep
26
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.
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
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!
Sep
27
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
27
12:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
October 2026
Oct
2
9:30a
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
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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
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Oct
3
2:30p
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Oct
3
7:25p
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October 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.
Oct
9
9:30a
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
16
9:30a
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
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Oct
17
11:00a
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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
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Oct
17
2:30p
End Date
Oct
23
9:30a
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
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
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
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Halloween Hike
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a howlin’ good time for our B.A.R.K. ranger Halloween hike!
Oct
30
9:30a
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
30
2:00p
End Date
Oct
31
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.
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Oct
31
2:30p
End Date
November 2026
Nov
6
9:30a
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
6
2:00p
End Date
Nov
7
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.
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
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
End Date
Nov
13
9:30a
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
End Date
Nov
14
2:00p
End Date
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
9:30a
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
20
2:00p
End Date
Nov
21
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!
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
End Date
Nov
21
2:00p
End Date
Nov
27
9:30a
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
End Date
Nov
28
2:00p
End Date
Nov
28
2:30p
End Date
December 2026
Dec
4
9:30a
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
4
2:00p
End Date
Dec
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.
Dec
5
2:00p
End Date
Dec
11
9:30a
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
End Date
Dec
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
9:30a
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
18
2:00p
End Date
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
9:30a
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
End Date
Dec
26
10:00a
End Date
Nest Quest
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Kids will learn how to identify common birds and practice with binoculars on this ranger-led bird walk.
Dec
26
2:00p
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Dec
26
2:30p
End Date
January 2027
Jan
2
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.
Jan
9
2:00p
End Date
Jan
9
2:30p
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Jan
23
2:30p
End Date
February 2027
Feb
6
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.
Feb
6
2:30p
End Date
Feb
20
2:30p
End Date
March 2027
Mar
6
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.
Mar
6
2:30p
End Date
Mar
20
2:30p
End Date
April 2027
Apr
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.
Apr
3
2:30p
End Date
Apr
17
2:30p
End Date
May 2027
May
1
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.
May
1
2:30p
End Date
May
15
2:30p
End Date
May
29
2:30p
End Date
June 2027
Jun
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.
Jun
12
2:30p
End Date
Jun
26
2:30p
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July 2027
Jul
10
2:30p
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Jul
24
2:30p
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August 2027
Aug
7
2:30p
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Aug
21
2:30p
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September 2027
Sep
4
2:30p
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Sep
18
2:30p
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October 2027
Oct
2
2:30p
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Oct
16
2:30p
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Oct
30
2:30p
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November 2027
Nov
13
2:30p
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Nov
27
2:30p
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December 2027
Dec
11
2:30p
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Dec
25
2:30p
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January 2028
Jan
8
2:30p
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22
2:30p
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February 2028
Feb
5
2:30p
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19
2:30p
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4
2:30p
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18
2:30p
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1
2:30p
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15
2:30p
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29
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13
2:30p
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27
2:30p
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10
2:30p
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24
2:30p
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2:30p
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22
2:30p
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5
2:30p
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19
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2
2:30p
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16
2:30p
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30
2:30p
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Oct
14
2:30p
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28
2:30p
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November 2028
Nov
11
2:30p
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25
2:30p
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December 2028
Dec
9
2:30p
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23
2:30p
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January 2029
Jan
6
2:30p
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20
2:30p
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Feb
3
2:30p
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17
2:30p
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3
2:30p
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31
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14
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12
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10
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24
2:30p
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Dec
8
2:30p
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22
2:30p
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January 2030
Jan
5
2:30p
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