Ranger Talks & Nature Programs
July 2025
Jul
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.
Jul
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.
Jul
12
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Jul
12
9:00a
End Date
Jul
12
9:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls - Omnivores
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger for a hands-on program exploring the wild world of native omnivores!
Jul
12
9:00a
End Date
Wildlife Detectives
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to hone your observation skills!
Jul
12
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!
Jul
12
9:00a
End Date
Sneak-Peek Hike **Reservation Required, Experience Recommended**
Lake Brownwood State Park
We are excited to announce that we will be offering an opportunity to explore our newly acquired property!
Jul
12
10:00a
End Date
Microscopic Water Bugs
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
Jul
12
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Jul
12
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jul
12
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jul
12
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
12
10:00a
End Date
Lake Life -Aquatic Explorations!
Buescher State Park
Let's get our hands wet as we learn about the critters that call Buescher Lake home! Have some cool fun during the hot Texas summer!
Jul
12
10:00a
End Date
Macro Madness
South Llano River State Park
Explore the small heroes of the water - macroinvertebrates! Come prepared to get wet and enjoy the South Llano River.
Jul
12
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our table behind headquarters and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Jul
12
10:30a
End Date
Backyard Bass
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come and enjoy a land lover's spin on fishing!
Jul
12
10:30a
End Date
Watersense 101
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover the hydrology in the Rio Grande Delta with a ranger.
Jul
12
11:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Bonham State Park
Check out the skin and skull collection from the Bluestem Master Naturalist Chapter.
Jul
12
11:00a
End Date
Jul
12
11:00a
End Date
Lake Life
Meridian State Park
There’s a whole hidden world living just beneath the surface of Lake Meridian, let's explore it!
Jul
12
11:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Jul
12
1:00p
End Date
Jul
12
1:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Take a moment to collect your thoughts.
Jul
12
1:00p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Jul
12
1:00p
End Date
Summer Reading with a Ranger: Weslandia!
Cedar Hill State Park
Join a Park Ranger in person or online for a live reading of Weslandia by Paul Fleischman, the classic story of one creative boy's fantastical summer adventures!
Jul
12
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
12
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Davis Mountains State Park
This fun, ranger-led workshop is aimed for kids, ages 5-12 (but open to all), who want to build their outdoor skills.
Jul
12
2:00p
End Date
Jul
12
2:00p
End Date
Jul
12
2:00p
End Date
Jul
12
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Lake Tawakoni 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
12
2:00p
End Date
Wonderful Watersheds
South Llano River State Park
Where does water go, and why are YOUR actions important?
Jul
12
2:00p
End Date
Geology of McKinney Falls
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us at this indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
Jul
12
2:00p
End Date
"Snake Charms - A Reptile Rendezvous" with Austin Bohannon (Deep Dives)
Balmorhea State Park
Meet some live snakes and learn what makes them ssspecial!
Jul
12
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls at Visitor Center
Mission Tejas State Park
Come by the our visitor center and get a closer look at some of the wildlife found at Mission Tejas!
Jul
12
2:00p
End Date
Jul
12
2:30p
End Date
Jul
12
2:30p
End Date
Jul
12
3:00p
End Date
Jul
12
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
12
7:30p
End Date
Jul
12
8:00p
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 our Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Jul
12
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!
Jul
12
8:00p
End Date
Jul
12
8:00p
End Date
Night Sounds
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor
Jul
12
8:30p
End Date
Jul
12
8:45p
End Date
Nocturnal Nature
Purtis Creek State Park
Come learn what lurks in the shadows as the park comes to life at night!
Jul
12
9:00p
End Date
Insect Extravaganza!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Jul
13
End Date
Leaves Like You Wouldn't Be-leaf!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Be-leaf me, you're going to want to try this!
Jul
13
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
13
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
13
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
13
10:00a
End Date
Fossil Table
Pedernales Falls State Park
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special!
Jul
13
10:30a
End Date
Watersense 101
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover the hydrology in the Rio Grande Delta with a ranger.
Jul
13
11:00a
End Date
Jul
13
1:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Jul
13
1:00p
End Date
Jul
13
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: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
13
2:00p
End Date
Spiders of Lake Tawakoni
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn about why spiders are such an important part of nature and the history of Lake Tawakoni State Park!
Jul
13
2:00p
End Date
Cute Aggression - Talkabouts
Balmorhea State Park
Ever wanted to pinch a baby's cheeks or squeeze a kitten too tight? Find out why!
Jul
13
2:00p
End Date
*CANCELLED* The Bows that Shaped Texas
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about how one nation changed Texan culture and history forever!
Jul
13
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Jul
13
3:00p
End Date
Jul
16
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, to the north of the main park.
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Birds of a Feather
Pedernales Falls State Park
Are you interested in identifying birds? You are not alone!
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Takin Flight Day Camp
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Fly on over to learn all about birds!
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
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Jul
17
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jul
17
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Jul
18
8:30a
End Date
Jul
18
9:00a
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
18
9:00a
End Date
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Jul
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!
Jul
18
10:30a
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
18
10:45a
End Date
Jul
18
11:00a
End Date
Stream Safari
Lockhart State Park
Wear your favorite water shoes, and join us to meet the residents of Clear Fork Creek!
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Jul
18
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Jul
18
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
18
4:00p
End Date
Jul
18
7:30p
End Date
🌅 Golden Hour Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds without the need for an alarm clock!
Jul
18
8:00p
End Date
Let's Get Batty About Bats!
Blanco State Park
Come learn about the silent superheroes of the night…bats!
Jul
18
8:00p
End Date
Nocturnal Marvels: Moth Madness
Resaca de la Palma State Park
See what the buzz is about during National Moth Week!
Jul
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.
Jul
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.
Jul
19
9:00a
End Date
CANCELED-Ranger Reveal
Hill Country State Natural Area
Accompany Ranger Augie as he details mammals via the skulls and skins of HCSNA native, and invasive species. Engage in discussions of legend, lore and facts regarding the animals that inhabit HCSNA.
Jul
19
9:30a
End Date
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
Microscopic Water Bugs
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Jul
19
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
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
Insect Inspection
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Test your detective skills and investigate what insects are around Lake Casa Blanca.
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Copper Breaks State Park
Join us to learn about the animals that call the Rolling Plains home!
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
Insects of Mission Tejas
Mission Tejas State Park
Come explore the wide variety of insects that make Mission Tejas home and learn how they help nature and us!
Jul
19
11:00a
End Date
Jul
19
11:00a
End Date
Trail Cam Explorers
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the wonderful world of our wildlife with Ranger Sabrina by learning and setting up trail cameras!
Jul
19
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jul
19
11:30a
End Date
Jul
19
1:00p
End Date
Jul
19
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
19
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Bring your creativity and create a masterpiece at Atlanta State Park!
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Jul
19
2:00p
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
19
2:00p
End Date
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Roving Ranger Rex
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stop by the Dino Models to ask Ranger Laney any of your questions about Dinosaur Valley, plus see what fun activities she has for you!
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls at Visitor Center
Mission Tejas State Park
Come by the our visitor center and get a closer look at some of the wildlife found at Mission Tejas!
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
McKinney Falls State Park
Come learn how to combine art and science to creatively record your environment
Jul
19
3:00p
End Date
Jul
19
3:00p
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
19
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
19
8:00p
End Date
Stories, Folklore & Tales
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Come listen to Native American stories, cowboy poetry, local folklore and just plain fun stories.
Jul
19
8:00p
End Date
Jul
19
8:30p
End Date
Moth Week Moth Night
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
It’s National Moth Week! See what the buzz is about as we light the way for moths and more. Learn more about moths during National Moth Week. Meet at the Birding Center (HQ) Gardens for a closer look at moths! No reservations required. Free program with paid park entry.
Jul
19
8:30p
End Date
Beach Walk by Starlight
Galveston Island State Park
The stars at night, are big and bright....Deep in the heart of Texas!
Jul
19
9:30p
End Date
Stargazing by the Shore
Mustang Island State Park
Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Jul
19
9:30p
End Date
Star Party
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
The stars are calling, maybe your extraterrestrial friend is too!
Jul
20
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
20
9:00a
End Date
Morning Moth Walk for Beginners
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Enter the fascinating world of moths and discover the beauty of these diverse butterfly relatives.
Jul
20
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
20
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
20
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Jul
20
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park - Prickly Pear Cactus!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn step by step how to draw a Prickly Pear Cactus!
Jul
20
1:00p
End Date
Jul
20
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: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
20
2:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Jul
20
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Jul
20
3:00p
End Date
Jul
20
7:00p
End Date
Faltin's Overlook Sunset Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the evening with a view from Enchanted Rock State Natural Area's newly acquired Faltin's Property.
Jul
23
2:00p
End Date
River Model Activity
Garner State Park
Get your hands wet with a Park Ranger in this river model activity!
Jul
23
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
24
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Jul
24
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jul
24
10:30a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Curious about the critters that call the park home?
Jul
25
8:00a
End Date
Jul
25
9:00a
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
25
9:00a
End Date
Wildlife Viewing
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn some tips and tricks on viewing wildlife.
Jul
25
9:15a
End Date
Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
Hydrate with a Ranger
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Jul
25
10:20a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Journaling
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Jul
25
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Jul
25
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Jul
25
3:00p
End Date
Jr Ranger Academy
Inks Lake State Park
Complete some fun activities and earn the title of Jr. Ranger.
Jul
25
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
25
4:00p
End Date
Jul
25
7:00p
End Date
Clarity Tunnel Bat Tours
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Come along for the ride on our trailway with a ranger!
Jul
25
7:00p
End Date
Beaver Walk & Talk
Bonham State Park
Join a Ranger for a fun and interactive talk all about beavers — the incredible builders of the animal world!
Jul
25
7:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, and Scat: Nocturnal Marvels
Blanco State Park
Explore, touch, and learn about some of the nighttime animals that call Blanco State Park home!
Jul
25
8:00p
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.
Jul
25
8:00p
End Date
Jul
25
9:00p
End Date
Bugged by the Light
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ever wonder what’s fluttering around after dark?
Jul
25
9:30p
End Date
Star Party in the Borderlands
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The Stars at Night are Big and Bright! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Jul
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.
Jul
26
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul
26
8:30a
End Date
Jul
26
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!
Jul
26
9:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Tracks, and Scat
Caddo Lake State Park
Experience and learn about the critters that call Caddo Lake State Park home!
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Microscopic Water Bugs
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
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
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
10:00a
End Date
Rice Family Log Home Tour
Mission Tejas State Park
Come experience the history of the Rice Family Log Home with the park interpreter!
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
South Llano River State Park
Explore REAL skull and fur specimens and learn how their different adaptations help them survive in their environments!
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Become a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a Ranger for a fun, hands-on adventure to learn what it takes to become a Junior Ranger!
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Color Crazy
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Discover all the different ways animals use color from camouflage to warning signs!
Jul
26
11:00a
End Date
Jul
26
11:00a
End Date
Jul
26
11:00a
End Date
Let's Be Pal-igators
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Crikey! Scute on over to the park to learn more about the American alligator!
Jul
26
11:00a
End Date
Jul
26
11:00a
End Date
Hunters and Gatherers
Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
Jul
26
1:00p
End Date
Jul
26
1:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Tracks, and Scat
Atlanta State Park
Join a ranger to learn about some of the mysterious animals that live in Atlanta State Park!
Jul
26
1:00p
End Date
Frog Calls of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn how to identify frog calls heard throughout east Texas.
Jul
26
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
26
2:00p
End Date
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Roving Ranger Rex
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stop by the Dino Models to ask Ranger Laney any of your questions about Dinosaur Valley, plus see what fun activities she has for you!
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Outdoor Apps
Davis Mountains State Park
Enhance your outdoor experience by learning how to use plant, wildlife, and star identifying apps.
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive. You'll get to touch real specimens!
Jul
26
2:30p
End Date
Jul
26
3:00p
End Date
Jul
26
4:00p
End Date
Oysters: The Pearl of Goose Island
Goose Island State Park
How do oysters provide protection to the coast? Come find out!
Jul
26
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
26
6:30p
End Date
Jul
26
7:30p
End Date
Nature Journaling at Sunset
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Cool off with some lemonade and nature journaling
Jul
26
7:30p
End Date
Starlight Bug Hunt
McKinney Falls State Park
Observe nocturnal insects at McKinney Falls State Park!
Jul
26
8:00p
End Date
Night Ride
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Jul
26
8:00p
End Date
Intro to Astro
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and volunteers for an introduction to astronomy at our International Dark Sky Park.
Jul
26
8:00p
End Date
Bat-er to Hear You With
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger for a moon-lit evening as we explore some of our park’s most mysterious residents.
Jul
26
8:00p
End Date
National Moth Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Despite its name this event is worldwide in scope! Come be a part of this new phenomenon (the first was in 2012!): let's look for MOTHS!
Jul
26
8:30p
End Date
National Moth Week: Moth Exploration
Goose Island State Park
It's National Moth Week! Join us in discovering the nocturnal pollinators of Goose Island.
Jul
26
8:45p
End Date
Jul
26
9:00p
End Date
Star Stories
Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our summer sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Jul
26
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
Jul
27
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
27
9:00a
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!
Jul
27
9:00a
End Date
Jul
27
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
27
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
Wildlife Discovery
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn from a ranger about the different wild animals at the park and how to be safe around them!
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
Jul
27
11:00a
End Date
Dinosaur Hunt
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Jul
27
11:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Can you identify a critter's tracks?
Jul
27
1:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Jul
27
1:00p
End Date
Jul
27
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: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
27
2:00p
End Date
Stay Cool
Lake Tawakoni State Park
When Texas turns up the heat, how does our wildlife keep their cool?
Jul
27
2:00p
End Date
The Old Tree's Beard: Garlands of the Swamp
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about those weird, gray vines hanging from our trees: Spanish moss!
Jul
27
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Jul
27
3:00p
End Date
Jul
29
12:00p
End Date
Lunch & Learn: Chronic Wasting Disease
Bulverde, TX - Mammen Family Public Library
Join Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Mammen Family Public Library for a special Lunch & Learn session focused on an important topic affecting Texas wildlife: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
Jul
31
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Jul
31
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jul
31
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Jul
31
8:30p
End Date
🌙Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of mysteries... if you know where to look.
August 2025
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
Aug
1
9:00a
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
1
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
1
2:00p
End Date
Aug
1
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug
1
7:30p
End Date
🌅 Golden Hour Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds without the need for an alarm clock!
Aug
2
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
2
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
2
9:00a
End Date
Shade Tree Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down, find a shady spot, and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
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
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!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Tour to the Devil's Waterhole
Inks Lake State Park
Learn kayaking basics then join park Rangers for fun kayak trip.
Aug
2
11:00a
End Date
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive. You'll get to touch real specimens!
Aug
2
4:00p
End Date
Aug
2
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.
Aug
2
8:00p
End Date
Herp Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike to find some of our hopping and slithering friends!
Aug
2
8:00p
End Date
Bat O'Clock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Hannah and Blanco State Park's Ranger Katy for a chitchat about bats.
Aug
3
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Aug
3
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
3
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
3
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Bug Out!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Rangers will be sharing information about some of the many insects that call Enchanted Rock home at the gazebo on the base of Summit Trail.
Aug
3
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
3
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug
7
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
7
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.
Aug
7
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
8
9:00a
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
8
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
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Twilight Night Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a walk to learn about the night life of the park!
Aug
9
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
9
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
9
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Ranger Reveal
Hill Country State Natural Area
Accompany Ranger Augie as he details mammals via the skulls and skins of HCSNA native, and invasive species. Engage in discussions of legend, lore and facts regarding the animals that inhabit HCSNA.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
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
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
9
2:00p
End Date
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Aug
9
2:30p
End Date
Aug
9
5:00p
End Date
Aug
9
7:30p
End Date
Aug
9
8:00p
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 our Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Aug
10
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
10
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
10
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
10
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
10
1:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Aug
10
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
10
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug
13
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Aug
13
8:30p
End Date
Perseids Party!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stargaze with us and see some meteors on the second night of the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
14
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
14
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
15
9:00a
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
15
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
15
2:00p
End Date
Aug
15
7:30p
End Date
🌅 Golden Hour Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds without the need for an alarm clock!
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
History of Enchanted Rock- Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire with a ranger and volunteer and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Aug
16
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
16
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
16
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
16
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
16
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
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
16
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Aug
16
2:00p
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
16
2:00p
End Date
Frontier Tea Party
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we step back in time with Tea.
Aug
16
8:00p
End Date
Mothing: Insect Hunt
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger to attract insects and learn which ones come out at night!
Aug
16
8:30p
End Date
🌙Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of mysteries... if you know where to look.
Aug
16
8:30p
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
17
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
17
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
17
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
17
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
20
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, to the north of the main park.
Aug
21
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
21
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
22
8:00a
End Date
Aug
22
9:00a
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
22
10:00a
End Date
Hydrate with a Ranger
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Aug
22
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
22
2:00p
End Date
Aug
22
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower/Star Party
Atlanta State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
23
8:00a
End Date
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
23
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
23
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
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
23
10:00a
End Date
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Aug
23
2:30p
End Date
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower/Star Party
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Black Moon Geology Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and geologist for an evening exploration of the geology of Enchanted Rock and a tour of the stars from the Summit.
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Aug
24
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
24
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
24
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
24
1:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
28
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
28
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
Aug
29
9:00a
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
29
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
29
2:00p
End Date
Aug
29
6:15p
End Date
Clarity Tunnel Bat Tours
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Come along for a ride on our trailway with a ranger!
Aug
29
8:30p
End Date
🌙Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of mysteries... if you know where to look.
Aug
30
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
30
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
30
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
30
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
30
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
30
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
Aug
30
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
30
1:00p
End Date
Hydrate with a Ranger
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Aug
31
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
31
9:00a
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
31
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
31
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
31
11:00a
End Date
Bug Out!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Rangers will be sharing information about some of the many insects that call Enchanted Rock home at the gazebo on the base of Summit Trail.
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
September 2025
Sep
4
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.
Sep
5
9:00a
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
5
2:00p
End Date
Sep
6
9:00a
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
6
9:30a
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.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Sep
6
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.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Sep
6
2:00p
End Date
Sep
6
2:30p
End Date
Sep
7
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!
Sep
7
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.
Sep
7
1:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Sep
7
7:45p
End Date
Corn Moon Viewing Party
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope and binoculars and join us for an evening of moon viewing!
Sep
10
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Sep
12
9:00a
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
12
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Sep
13
9:00a
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
13
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Sep
13
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.
Sep
13
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Sep
14
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.
Sep
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, to the north of the main park.
Sep
19
9:00a
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
19
2:00p
End Date
Sep
20
9:00a
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
20
9:00a
End Date
Name That Tune: Birdsong Edition
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Most avid birders eventually add sound identification to the tool set they use in identifying birds. But bird songs convey more information than just the identity of the singer.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Sep
20
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.
Sep
20
2:00p
End Date
Sep
20
2:30p
End Date
Sep
20
3:00p
End Date
Sep
21
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.
Sep
21
1:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Sep
26
9:00a
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
26
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
4:00p
End Date
Entomology Expedition
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
BUGS! They are everywhere. Get used to it.
Sep
26
7:30p
End Date
Magical Mothing Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Sep
27
8:30a
End Date
CANCELED-Birding for Beginners
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Was that a kinglet, or a kingbird? Learn how you can add birding to your outdoor skills set.
Sep
27
9:00a
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
27
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
27
2:00p
End Date
Sep
28
11:00a
End Date
Bug Out!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Rangers will be sharing information about some of the many insects that call Enchanted Rock home at the gazebo on the base of Summit Trail.
October 2025
Oct
2
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.
Oct
3
9:00a
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
3
2:00p
End Date
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Connect to the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're using art to connect with our natural and cultural history.
Oct
4
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
4
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Oct
4
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Oct
4
2:30p
End Date
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Oct
8
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Oct
10
9:00a
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
10
9:30a
End Date
Morning Hike with a Ranger (Hands on Rock)
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Rocks are high and low... oh the places they go! and have been...
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
8:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're focused on our ANCIENT history. Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're focused on our ANCIENT history. Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Oct
11
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
50 Years Through the Ages
Galveston Island State Park
Step Back in Time and Celebrate 50 Years of Galveston Island State Park! 🎉
Oct
11
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
4:00p
End Date
Oct
11
7:00p
End Date
October Star Party with the Austin Astronomical Society
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Wild Plants Unlimited!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop and examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples.
Oct
17
9:00a
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
17
2:00p
End Date
Oct
18
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Buzzing with Life: Pollinators of the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Buzz on over to Guadalupe River State Park and take part in this year's Texas Pollinator BioBlitz!
Oct
18
2:00p
End Date
Oct
18
2:30p
End Date
Oct
24
9:00a
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
24
9:00a
End Date
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Oct
24
7:30p
End Date
Magical Mothing Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Oct
25
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
25
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
25
2:00p
End Date
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Trick-or-Treating
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park!
Oct
25
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Oct
31
9:00a
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
31
2:00p
End Date
November 2025
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Nov
1
1:00p
End Date
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
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
1
2:30p
End Date
Nov
7
9:00a
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
7
2:00p
End Date
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate inclusion, adventure, and the great outdoors at Dino-bility Day - a fun-filled, accessible event for all ages and abilities!
Nov
8
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
8
2:00p
End Date
Nov
8
2:00p
End Date
Nov
12
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Nov
14
9:00a
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
14
2:00p
End Date
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Nov
15
2:00p
End Date
Nov
15
2:30p
End Date
Nov
15
7:00p
End Date
Let's Stargaze 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
21
9:00a
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
21
2:00p
End Date
Nov
22
10:00a
End Date
Make Your Own Yucca Fiber Twine
Government Canyon State Natural Area
For thousands of years, humans have used the fibers within yucca leaves to create cordage for a variety of uses. Stop by and try it yourself!
Nov
22
11:00a
End Date
Nov
22
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
22
2:00p
End Date
Nov
28
9:00a
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
28
2:00p
End Date
Nov
28
6:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Sunset can transform a familiar trail into a new environment with sights and sounds not experienced during daylight.
Nov
28
7:30p
End Date
Magical Mothing Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Nov
29
10:00a
End Date
Make Your Own Yucca Fiber Twine
Government Canyon State Natural Area
For thousands of years, humans have used the fibers within yucca leaves to create cordage for a variety of uses. Stop by and try it yourself!
Nov
29
2:00p
End Date
Nov
29
2:30p
End Date
December 2025
Dec
5
9:00a
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
5
2:00p
End Date
Dec
6
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec
6
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
6
2:00p
End Date
Dec
10
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Dec
12
9:00a
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
12
2:00p
End Date
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Reading Ranger: Dino Story and Craft
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket and settle in for a festive story read by a ranger, followed by a craft. We'll bring the hot cocoa.
Dec
13
2:30p
End Date
Dec
19
9:00a
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
19
2:00p
End Date
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Dec
20
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Dec
26
9:00a
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
26
10:00a
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.
Dec
26
2:00p
End Date
Dec
27
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.
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Dec
27
2:30p
End Date
January 2026
Jan
1
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.
Jan
2
2:00p
End Date
Jan
3
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan
3
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
3
2:00p
End Date
Jan
9
2:00p
End Date
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
Jan
10
2:30p
End Date
Jan
14
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Jan
17
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
17
2:00p
End Date
Jan
23
2:00p
End Date
Jan
24
2:00p
End Date
Jan
24
2:30p
End Date
Jan
30
2:00p
End Date
Jan
31
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
31
2:00p
End Date
February 2026
Feb
5
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.
Feb
6
2:00p
End Date
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Feb
7
2:30p
End Date
Feb
11
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Feb
13
2:00p
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Feb
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Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
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Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
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