Ranger Talks & Nature Programs
January 2020
Jan
18
10:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger: The Daily Grind
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
The "daily grind" has been part of human life for a long long time. Discover how it was done many years ago!
Jan
18
3:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jan
18
5:00p
End Date
CANCELLED Garner State Park Through the Years
Garner State Park
Ever wondered how Garner SP was built?
Jan
19
8:30a
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!
Jan
19
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing migratory as well as tropical resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jan
19
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Join a ranger on a 1-mile hike as we look high and low for birds, including some South Texas specialties!
Jan
19
10:00a
End Date
Wildlife Scavenger Hunt
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Put your skills to the test on this wildlife-themed scavenger hunt!
Jan
19
10:00a
End Date
Ask a Ranger
Mustang Island State Park
Ever wonder what lives in the holes at the beach or why don't we rake the sargassum seaweed?
Jan
19
11:00a
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!
Jan
19
11:30a
End Date
Alligators in the Wild
Brazos Bend State Park
Meet at Observation Tower on 40 Acre Lake to learn more about the life of the American Alligator.
Jan
19
1:00p
End Date
Pond Life Program
Brazos Bend State Park
Meet at the intersection of the Elm Lake trail and Spillway trail to discover what animals make up the bottom of the food chain in the swamp.
Jan
19
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Jan
19
2:00p
End Date
Birds of a Feather
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Find out what kinds of birds live at Sheldon Lake State Park!
Jan
19
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Jan
19
3:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jan
19
3:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jan
21
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing migratory as well as tropical resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jan
22
8:30a
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!
Jan
22
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Jan
23
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing migratory as well as tropical resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jan
23
1:30p
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify and learn about interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Jan
23
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Jan
23
7:00p
End Date
New Moon Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A two-hour hike at night, led by knowledgeable rangers. You've seen the park in the daytime, now see it at night!
Jan
24
7:30a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Goose Island State Park
Lapping waves, salt air, and conversation with a ranger over morning coffee!
Jan
24
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing migratory as well as tropical resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jan
24
10:00a
End Date
10 am Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Jan
24
10:00a
End Date
Pre-K in the Park
South Llano River State Park
Bring the little ones (ages 3-5) and explore the great outdoors!
Jan
24
1:30p
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.
Jan
24
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Days
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
From fishing to ponding to technology, kids will learn something new each week! Great for all school-aged kids!
Jan
24
6:30p
End Date
Jan
25
End Date
29th Annual Trout Clinic
Fort Parker State Park
The Annual Trout Clinic introduces children and youth to the fun of fishing! Come help catch the 1,000 fresh, colorful rainbow trout in our Lake Springfield!
Jan
25
8:30a
End Date
Jan
25
8:30a
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!
Jan
25
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing migratory as well as tropical resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jan
25
8:30a
End Date
Coffee and Conversation with a Ranger
Colorado Bend State Park
Join a ranger for hot coffee and conversation.
Jan
25
9:00a
End Date
Junior Rangers
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A free Activity Journal is included in this ranger-led exploration of the park culminating in a Junior Ranger Badge.
Jan
25
10:00a
End Date
10 am Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Jan
25
10:00a
End Date
Jan
25
10:00a
End Date
Geocaching 101
Wyler Aerial Tramway
Have you heard about geocaching? No? This program is for you, then!
Jan
25
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl in the Morning
Blanco State Park
Prehistoric spear throwing. Come see primitive hunting techniques, and physics in motion!
Jan
25
11:00a
End Date
A Year of Nature Journaling
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Let's make 2020 even more epic by keeping a year-long nature journal!
Jan
25
11:00a
End Date
Jan
25
1:00p
End Date
Jan
25
1:30p
End Date
Birding Basics
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Basic techniques from field guides to binoculars, especially for newbies!
Jan
25
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Jan
25
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Jan
25
2:00p
End Date
Jan
25
2:00p
End Date
Jan
25
2:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Bring the little ones out for nature-themed story time!
Jan
25
3:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jan
25
3:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jan
25
4:00p
End Date
Evening Bayside Exploration Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Crabs, birds, fish, Oh my! You haven't experienced the whole island if you've never explored the bayside...
Jan
25
4:00p
End Date
Create a Star Wheel
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Equip yourself to discover the night sky.
Jan
25
5:30p
End Date
Jan
25
6:00p
End Date
Creatures of the Night
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
See the creatures that creep, crawl, and call in the night!
Jan
25
7:00p
End Date
Jan
25
7:00p
End Date
Jan
25
7:30p
End Date
Winter Stargazing
Lockhart State Park
Discover the wonders of the Winter Sky in this special stargazing event!
Jan
26
8:30a
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!
Jan
26
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing migratory as well as tropical resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jan
26
9:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get up close and personal with some of the animals of Goliad State Park by looking at, and feeling, their fur, talons, and teeth!
Jan
26
10:00a
End Date
Wildlife Scavenger Hunt
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Put your skills to the test on this wildlife-themed scavenger hunt!
Jan
26
10:00a
End Date
Ask a Ranger
Mustang Island State Park
Ever wonder what lives in the holes at the beach or why don't we rake the sargassum seaweed?
Jan
26
10:00a
End Date
Jan
26
11:00a
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Jan
26
11:00a
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Jan
26
12:00p
End Date
Jan
26
2:00p
End Date
Sunday Afternoon Ranger Walks
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a guided hike of Palmetto State Park. All ages welcome.
Jan
26
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Jan
26
2:00p
End Date
Birds of a Feather
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Find out what kinds of birds live at Sheldon Lake State Park!
Jan
26
2:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jan
26
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Jan
26
2:00p
End Date
Jan
28
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing migratory as well as tropical resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jan
29
8:30a
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!
Jan
29
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Jan
30
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing migratory as well as tropical resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jan
30
1:30p
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify and learn about interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Jan
30
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Jan
31
7:00a
End Date
Birding Field Trip --Harlingen and South Padre Island
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Our birding program leaves the Park itself in a 15-passenger van, with a birding guide, a driver, and the pleasure of birding the Valley.
Jan
31
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing migratory as well as tropical resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jan
31
10:00a
End Date
10 am Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Jan
31
1:30p
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.
Jan
31
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Days
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
From fishing to ponding to technology, kids will learn something new each week! Great for all school-aged kids!
Jan
31
5:00p
End Date
Evening Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jan
31
6:30p
End Date
February 2020
Feb
1
8:30a
End Date
Feb
1
8:30a
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!
Feb
1
9:00a
End Date
Junior Rangers
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A free Activity Journal is included in this ranger-led exploration of the park culminating in a Junior Ranger Badge.
Feb
1
9:00a
End Date
Falls and Fossils
Pedernales Falls State Park
Discover the secrets behind the wondrous Pedernales Falls!
Feb
1
9:30a
End Date
Height Hike – Tallest Trees in Tejas
Mission Tejas State Park
Finally answering: Hey Ranger, how tall is that pine tree?!
Feb
1
10:00a
End Date
Learn about the RX Burn
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn more about prescribed fire!
Feb
1
10:00a
End Date
Track & Scat Bingo Hike
Lockhart State Park
Who pooped in the park? Join us to find out and play a fun game of bingo on the trails!
Feb
1
10:00a
End Date
Feb
1
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Campsite Detectives
Garner State Park
Calling all current and future Junior Rangers: we need your help educating our visitors about the 7 Leave No Trace Principles!!
Feb
1
10:00a
End Date
Feb
1
1:30p
End Date
Birding Basics
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Basic techniques from field guides to binoculars, especially for newbies!
Feb
1
1:30p
End Date
Primitive Fire ― History in Action
Mission Tejas State Park
Where there’s smoke there’s fire? If only that were true!
Feb
1
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Feb
1
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Feb
1
2:00p
End Date
Feb
1
2:00p
End Date
Feb
1
2:00p
End Date
Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to navigate like a pirate and hunt for hidden booty! ARRR!
Feb
1
3:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
1
3:00p
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!
Feb
1
4:00p
End Date
Field Journaling ― Record Your Adventure!
Mission Tejas State Park
Make your hikes more meaningful one word, sketch, or sight at a time.
Feb
1
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a 1,000-yard walk through a scale model of the solar system.
Feb
1
8:00p
End Date
Feb
2
7:30a
End Date
Feb
2
8:30a
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!
Feb
2
8:30a
End Date
Coffee with the Birds
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Wake up with the birds as you relax with a Ranger for a morning of leisurely bird watching.
Feb
2
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
2
1:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Feb
2
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Feb
2
2:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
2
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Feb
4
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Feb
5
8:30a
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!
Feb
5
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Feb
5
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Feb
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Feb
6
1:30p
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify and learn about interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Feb
6
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
Winter Nature Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we search for the little things that make Enchanted Rock special!
Feb
7
1:30p
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.
Feb
7
3:30p
End Date
Young Naturalists Children's Program
Bulverde, TX - Mammen Family Public Library
Join Ranger Holly at the library every month!
Feb
8
7:00a
End Date
Choke Canyon Bird Festival 2020
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Check out the Bird Fest's info-packed agenda!
Feb
8
8:30a
End Date
Feb
8
8:30a
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!
Feb
8
9:00a
End Date
Coffee and Conversation with a Ranger
Colorado Bend State Park
Join a Ranger at Amphitheater for Coffee and Conversation.
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Archery in the Park aka Cupid Practice
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn how to shoot!
Feb
8
11:00a
End Date
Cast Iron Cooking
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to cook delicious food outdoors using a Dutch Oven!
Feb
8
1:00p
End Date
Rambling with a Ranger
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a park ranger to hike along the Caddo Forest Trail. During this relaxed hike we will enjoy nature's beauty and discuss various topics of interest.
Feb
8
1:00p
End Date
Archery in the Park aka Cupid Practice
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn archery basics!
Feb
8
1:30p
End Date
Birding Basics
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Basic techniques from field guides to binoculars, especially for newbies!
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Feb
8
2:30p
End Date
Nature Journaling 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we learn how to keep a nature journal.
Feb
8
3:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
8
3:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Feb
8
6:00p
End Date
Feb
9
8:30a
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!
Feb
9
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
9
10:00a
End Date
Many Uses of Yucca
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Yuccas and agaves were utilized by Native Americans in many surprising and fascinating ways. Learn how these amazing plants helped native people survive the harsh South Texas plains.
Feb
9
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Feb
9
2:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
9
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Feb
9
3:00p
End Date
Backyard Bass
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn the basics of fishing with this kid friendly activity.
Feb
12
8:30a
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!
Feb
12
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Feb
13
1:30p
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify and learn about interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Feb
13
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Feb
14
1:30p
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.
Feb
15
8:15a
End Date
Feb
15
8:30a
End Date
Feb
15
8:30a
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!
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Feb
15
10:30a
End Date
Feb
15
11:00a
End Date
Feb
15
1:30p
End Date
Birding Basics
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Basic techniques from field guides to binoculars, especially for newbies!
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
2 pm Guided Eagle Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a Master Naturalist to Eagle Point for a chance to view nesting Bald Eagles!
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Feb
15
3:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
15
3:30p
End Date
Feb
15
5:30p
End Date
Wild in Love
Lockhart State Park
Bring your spouse or significant other to play a love and marriage game in the park!
Feb
15
5:30p
End Date
Star Party
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Feb
16
8:30a
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!
Feb
16
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Join a ranger on a 1-mile hike as we look high and low for birds, including some South Texas specialties!
Feb
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!
Feb
16
2:00p
End Date
Sunday Afternoon Ranger Walks
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a guided hike of Palmetto State Park. All ages welcome.
Feb
16
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Feb
16
2:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
16
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Feb
19
8:30a
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!
Feb
19
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Feb
20
1:30p
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify and learn about interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Feb
20
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Feb
21
1:30p
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.
Feb
22
8:30a
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!
Feb
22
9:00a
End Date
Coffee and Conversation with a Ranger
Colorado Bend State Park
Join a Ranger for Coffee and Conversation.
Feb
22
9:00a
End Date
Forest Bathing: Meditation Walk
Lockhart State Park
Immerse yourself in nature to de-stress and improve your well-being.
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl Battle
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
So over the holiday or interested in becoming a prehistoric hunter?
Feb
22
11:00a
End Date
Feb
22
1:30p
End Date
Birding Basics
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Basic techniques from field guides to binoculars, especially for newbies!
Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Feb
22
3:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
22
3:30p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Feb
22
6:30p
End Date
Feb
22
7:00p
End Date
Feb
23
7:30a
End Date
Feb
23
8:30a
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!
Feb
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!
Feb
23
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Feb
23
2:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
23
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Feb
26
8:30a
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!
Feb
26
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Feb
27
1:30p
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify and learn about interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Feb
28
1:30p
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.
Feb
29
End Date
Feb
29
8:30a
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!
Feb
29
9:00a
End Date
Feb
29
10:00a
End Date
Feb
29
10:00a
End Date
Feb
29
10:00a
End Date
A Venue for Vultures
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
These guys could use a little love!
Feb
29
11:00a
End Date
Feb
29
1:00p
End Date
Hike into History
Caddo Lake State Park
Hike through our historic park and learn about the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps. We will discuss their legacy and view examples of their craftsmanship.
Feb
29
1:30p
End Date
Birding Basics
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Basic techniques from field guides to binoculars, especially for newbies!
Feb
29
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Feb
29
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Feb
29
2:00p
End Date
Feb
29
2:00p
End Date
Reading Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for story time with a ranger!
Feb
29
3:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
29
3:00p
End Date
Feb
29
6:30p
End Date
Explore the Night Sky: The Moon and Constellations
Tyler State Park
Discover the Big Clock in the Sky!
March 2020
Mar
1
8:30a
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!
Mar
1
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Mar
1
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Mar
4
8:30a
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!
Mar
4
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Mar
5
1:30p
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify and learn about interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Mar
5
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Mar
6
1:30p
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.
Mar
6
3:30p
End Date
Young Naturalists Children's Program
Bulverde, TX - Mammen Family Public Library
Join Ranger Holly at the library every month!
Mar
7
8:30a
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!
Mar
7
10:00a
End Date
Mar
7
10:00a
End Date
Caprock Van Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
A guided vehicle tour through the park with a ranger!
Mar
7
1:30p
End Date
Birding Basics
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Basic techniques from field guides to binoculars, especially for newbies!
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Prairie Dogs: Talk of the Town
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
There's lots of talk going on in town... the prairie dog town that is!
Mar
7
7:30p
End Date
The Park after Dark
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Discover Caprock Canyons State Park... after dark!
Mar
8
8:30a
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!
Mar
8
9:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get up close and personal with some of the animals of Goliad State Park by looking at, and feeling, their fur, talons, and teeth!
Mar
8
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Mar
8
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Mar
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Birds
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar
11
8:30a
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!
Mar
11
10:00a
End Date
Mar
11
11:00a
End Date
Mar
11
11:00a
End Date
Mar
11
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Mar
11
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Birds
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar
11
2:00p
End Date
"Lost" in the Forest
Tyler State Park
Explore the definitions of what it means to be “lost in the forest.”
Mar
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Birds
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar
12
10:00a
End Date
Mar
12
1:30p
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify and learn about interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Mar
12
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Mar
12
2:00p
End Date
Mar
13
10:00a
End Date
Mar
13
1:30p
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.
Mar
13
2:00p
End Date
Mar
13
9:00p
End Date
Mar
14
8:30a
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!
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Grab a mug and sit down by the lake for a chat with the head ranger.
Mar
14
1:30p
End Date
Birding Basics
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Basic techniques from field guides to binoculars, especially for newbies!
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Being Buffaloed
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us to learn about the American bison instead of being buffaloed by confusion!
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Mar
14
3:30p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Mar
14
7:00p
End Date
Mar
14
8:00p
End Date
Mary Ann Goodnight & the Texas State Bison Herd
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Mother of the Panhandle, Darling of the Plains
A Women's History Month Presentation
Mar
15
8:30a
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!
Mar
15
2:00p
End Date
Sunday Afternoon Ranger Walks
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a guided hike of Palmetto State Park. All ages welcome.
Mar
15
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Mar
15
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Mar
17
10:00a
End Date
Trailway Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
A guided vehicle tour down the historic Caprock Canyons Trailway. Reservations are required.
Mar
17
2:00p
End Date
Goin' Batty
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Hey, kids! Go "batty" with us as we learn all about bats!
Mar
17
8:00p
End Date
Caprock Critters
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about the many different wildlife "critters" that make their home at Caprock!
Mar
18
8:30a
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!
Mar
18
10:00a
End Date
Mar
18
10:00a
End Date
Mar
18
11:00a
End Date
Mar
18
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Mar
18
2:00p
End Date
"Lost" in the Forest
Tyler State Park
Explore the definitions of what it means to be “lost in the forest.”
Mar
18
2:00p
End Date
Mar
18
7:00p
End Date
Mar
18
8:15p
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!"
Mar
19
10:00a
End Date
Mar
19
10:00a
End Date
Caprock Van Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us in a guided vehicle tour of the park!
Mar
19
1:30p
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify and learn about interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Mar
19
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Mar
19
2:00p
End Date
Mar
19
2:00p
End Date
Mar
19
8:15p
End Date
The Texas State Bison Herd
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about the history and current status of the Official Bison Herd of the state of Texas!
Mar
20
10:00a
End Date
Mar
20
10:00a
End Date
Trailway Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
A guided vehicle tour down the historic Caprock Canyons Trailway. Reservations are required.
Mar
20
1:30p
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.
Mar
20
2:00p
End Date
Mar
20
2:00p
End Date
Goin' Batty
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Hey, kids! Go "batty" with us as we learn all about bats!
Mar
20
7:00p
End Date
Mar
20
8:15p
End Date
Caprock Critters
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about the many different wildlife "critters" that make their home at Caprock!
Mar
21
8:30a
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!
Mar
21
10:00a
End Date
Mar
21
10:00a
End Date
Mar
21
1:30p
End Date
Birding Basics
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Basic techniques from field guides to binoculars, especially for newbies!
Mar
21
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Mar
21
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Mar
21
2:00p
End Date
Mar
21
2:00p
End Date
Prairie Dogs: Talk of the Town
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Get all the "dirt" on these comical critters of the prairie.
Mar
21
8:00p
End Date
Mar
21
8:15p
End Date
Mary Ann Goodnight & the Texas State Bison Herd
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Mother of the Panhandle, Darling of the Plains
A Women's History Month Presentation
Mar
22
8:30a
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!
Mar
22
9:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get up close and personal with some of the animals of Goliad State Park by looking at, and feeling, their fur, talons, and teeth!
Mar
22
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Mar
22
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Mar
25
8:30a
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!
Mar
25
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Mar
26
1:30p
End Date
Plant Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify and learn about interesting native and non-native plants in the park.
Mar
26
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Mar
27
1:30p
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.
Mar
27
8:30p
End Date
The Park after Dark
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
"The night's a sea of dappled dark, the night's a feast of sound and spark, the night's a wild, enchanted park!"
Mar
28
8:15a
End Date
Mar
28
8:30a
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!
Mar
28
10:00a
End Date
Aranama Nature Trail Hike
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the flora, fauna, and history of Goliad State Park on this ranger-led 1/3-mile hike.
Mar
28
10:00a
End Date
Mar
28
11:00a
End Date
Mar
28
1:30p
End Date
Birding Basics
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Basic techniques from field guides to binoculars, especially for newbies!
Mar
28
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Mar
28
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Mar
28
2:00p
End Date
Mar
28
7:30p
End Date
Mar
29
8:30a
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!
Mar
29
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required.
Mar
29
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
April 2020
Apr
2
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Apr
3
3:30p
End Date
Young Naturalists Children's Program
Bulverde, TX - Mammen Family Public Library
Join Ranger Holly at the library every month!
Apr
4
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Grab a mug and sit down by the lake for a chat with the head ranger.
Apr
4
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Apr
7
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Insects
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
8
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Insects
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Insects
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
9
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Apr
11
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Apr
16
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Apr
18
10:00a
End Date
Butterflies and Wildflowers
Bonham State Park
Learn about the butterflies and wildflowers in the park
Apr
18
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Apr
18
9:00p
End Date
Apr
19
2:00p
End Date
Sunday Afternoon Ranger Walks
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a guided hike of Palmetto State Park. All ages welcome.
Apr
23
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
Apr
24
2:00p
End Date
Apr
25
2:00p
End Date
Skins & 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!
Apr
30
2:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game!
May 2020
May
23
9:00p
End Date
June 2020
Jun
20
9:00p
End Date
July 2020
Jul
18
9:00p
End Date
August 2020
Aug
15
9:00p
End Date
September 2020
Sep
12
9:00p
End Date
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Seed Stomp
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
October 2020
Oct
17
8:00p
End Date