Ranger Talks & Nature Programs
September 2023
Sep
1
End Date
100 Years of Texas State Parks Scavenger Hunt
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join in this year-long scavenger hunt and enter to win a raffle while celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks.
Sep
1
End Date
Ray Roberts Lake State Park Photo Contest – 100 Years Edition
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
If you love photography and Texas State Parks, this year-long photo contest is just for you!
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Garner State Park
Ranger Jake will be available to answer questions about the park's history and natural resources over a pot of fresh fire brewed coffee.
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Guided Paddling Trip - Cherokee Paddling Trail
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the unique beauty of this seldom traveled paddling trail
Sep
28
3:00p
End Date
Nature Journal: Watercolor Sketching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Flood your pages with color and enhance your sketches with watercolor. THE DATE OF THIS PROGRAM HAS CHANGED TO 9/28
Sep
29
End Date
Harvest Moon Hike – Self-Guided
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Pick up a packet from Headquarters, choose a trail, and experience the rising of September’s Harvest Moon in this self-guided full moon hike.
Sep
29
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
29
10:00a
End Date
Habitat Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Sep
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!
Sep
29
2:00p
End Date
Sep
29
3:00p
End Date
Sep
29
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Sep
29
6:30p
End Date
Postponed to 9/29/2023 - Campfire Talk: Remember the Ember; Fire Safety 101
Cedar Hill State Park
Get all of your burning questions answered during this fall campfire talk on fire safety!
Sep
29
7:00p
End Date
Under the Comanche Moon
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Every year in late summer the Comanche would ride through the Big Bend Country. Join Ranger Layla to learn about the Comanche and their presence in the Big Bend.
Sep
29
7:30p
End Date
Nature's Night Show
Palmetto State Park
When the sun goes down in the park, a whole new life is brought about. Join us on this guided night hike to discover what animals are lurking just around the corner.
Sep
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, followed by an optional birding presentation on Sundays.
Sep
30
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
30
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
30
9:00a
End Date
Bird Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all birders (and non-birders)! We'll stroll through the park looking and listening for different bird species.
Sep
30
9:00a
End Date
Sep
30
9:00a
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
Sep
30
9:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Sep
30
9:00a
End Date
Sep
30
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Sep
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!
Sep
30
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
30
10:00a
End Date
Sep
30
10:00a
End Date
A Slice of Palo Duro Pie
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn about the geology that makes up each slice of Palo Duro Canyon in this short hike.
Sep
30
10:30a
End Date
3 Little Pigs Engineer Challenge
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Do you have what it takes to engineer a home that can stand up to the big bad wolf?
Sep
30
11:00a
End Date
Snakes Alive!
Inks Lake State Park
Listen to Ranger Jamie teach about some native snakes, and why we actually want them around the Park.
Sep
30
11:00a
End Date
Taylor Site Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Hike the riverbed to our least visited dinosaur track site!
Sep
30
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Pedernales Falls State Park
Find your creative inspiration in the sights and shapes of nature!
Sep
30
11:00a
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
Sep
30
1:00p
End Date
Meet Dexter the Corn Snake
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Experience an up-close encounter with Dexter, the corn snake, and discover all about local snakes.
Sep
30
1:00p
End Date
Amazing Arachnids
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a program about one of the most misunderstood bugs in existence: spiders!
Sep
30
2:00p
End Date
Sep
30
2:00p
End Date
Sep
30
2:00p
End Date
Footsteps of the CCC
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Walk in the footsteps of the CCC and learn about how they used their ingenuity to build Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
Sep
30
3:00p
End Date
Ramblin' Ranger
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Want to beat the heat and still talk dinosaurs with us? Here's your chance!
Sep
30
8:00p
End Date
Harvest Moon Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of September’s Harvest Moon in this full moon hike.
Sep
30
8:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly (but suitable for all ages!) ranger-led tour which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Sep
30
8:30p
End Date
Full Moon Hike: Park After Dark
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the September Harvest Moon!
October 2023
Oct
1
End Date
100 Years of Texas State Parks Scavenger Hunt
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join in this year-long scavenger hunt and enter to win a raffle while celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks.
Oct
1
End Date
Ray Roberts Lake State Park Photo Contest – 100 Years Edition
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
If you love photography and Texas State Parks, this year-long photo contest is just for you!
Oct
1
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Oct
1
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
1
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!
Oct
1
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
1
10:00a
End Date
Pinhole Projector Party
Sea Rim State Park
Learn about the solar eclipse in October and make your own pinhole projector!
Oct
1
10:00a
End Date
Cowboys and Cottonwoods
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn how water helps cottonwood trees survive, and how water helped the cattle industry thrive, even in a hostile environment.
Oct
1
10:00a
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!
Oct
1
11:30a
End Date
Building Up and Tearing Down
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn about who built Palo Duro Canyon State Park and how erosion continues to break down the canyon down in this short, riverside stroll.
Oct
1
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Oct
1
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Oct
1
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
1
2:30p
End Date
Nocturnal Neighbors - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn about the impacts of light pollution and how we can protect our nocturnal neighbors that call McKinney Falls State Park home!
Oct
2
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Oct
4
9:00p
End Date
Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
6
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
6
9:00a
End Date
News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Oct
6
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Oct
6
2:00p
End Date
Oct
6
7:00p
End Date
Under the Comanche Moon
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Every year in late summer the Comanche would ride through the Big Bend Country. Join Ranger Layla to learn about the Comanche and their presence in the Big Bend.
Oct
7
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Who is passing through this Fall? Lets find out!
Oct
7
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk 101
Palmetto State Park
Join us on this walk to learn about the birds that call this park home.
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
7
9:30a
End Date
Make and Take: Pinhole Projector
Big Spring State Park
Prepare for the upcoming annular solar eclipse by making a pinhole projector for safe viewing.
Oct
7
9:30a
End Date
Forces of Nature: A Science Experiment
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us at the Nature Center to take part in fun and practical science experiments on one of our natural elements.
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
Herbology 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Explore the practical (sometimes magical) properties of desert plants!
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
Batty for Bats
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get to know our aerial allies a little better and learn why they deserve our appreciation!
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
Seeds and Their Secrets Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of our native seeds in this fun walk!
Oct
7
10:30a
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us as we read stories about the fascinating world around us and the animals that live here.
Oct
7
11:00a
End Date
Oct
7
1:00p
End Date
Meet Dexter the Corn Snake
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Experience an up-close encounter with Dexter, the corn snake, and discover all about local snakes.
Oct
7
1:00p
End Date
Spooky Wildlife
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for a spooky wildlife talk focused on the creepy wildlife that we have around our State Park.
Oct
7
1:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Oct
7
3:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking 101
Eisenhower State Park
Cook with cast iron like the settlers and learn the rich history of the Dutch Oven!
Oct
7
3:30p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Oct
7
4:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Oct
7
5:00p
End Date
Pedernales Falls Fest
Pedernales Falls State Park
🎉 Come celebrate 100 years of State Parks with a festival around the park and under the stars!
Oct
7
7:30p
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
Oct
7
8:00p
End Date
Star Stories
Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our fall sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Pinhole Projector Party
Sea Rim State Park
Learn about the solar eclipse in October and make your own pinhole projector!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Creepy Crawlies
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn to love, or at least appreciate, the creepy crawly critters all around us!
Oct
8
12:00p
End Date
Snakes Alive!
Inks Lake State Park
Meet real native snakes and learn why they are valued here at the Park!
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
8
2:30p
End Date
Nocturnal Neighbors - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn about the impacts of light pollution and how we can protect our nocturnal neighbors that call McKinney Falls State Park home!
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Wind Riders and Buried Treasure
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Plants can’t move quickly by themselves, so they harness the wind and wildlife to find new growing locations for their seeds.
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
11
9:00p
End Date
Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Guided Paddling Trip - Cherokee Paddling Trail
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the unique beauty of this seldom traveled paddling trail
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
13
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
13
10:00a
End Date
Illustrating Insects
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Our favorite creepy crawlies come in all shapes and forms. Discover the many different features of insects and practice illustrating specimens that won’t crawl away.
Oct
13
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Oct
13
2:00p
End Date
Oct
13
7:00p
End Date
Oct
13
7:30p
End Date
Nature's Night Show
Palmetto State Park
When the sun goes down in the park, a whole new life is brought about. Join us on this guided night hike to discover what animals are lurking just around the corner.
Oct
13
7:30p
End Date
Ring of Fire: Exploring the Marvels of Annular Eclipses
Guadalupe River State Park
Come join Joe Cheban, president of the Cordillera Ranch Nature Club, for an annular eclipse presentation!
Oct
14
8:30a
End Date
Solar Eclipse - Pinhole Projector
Eisenhower State Park
Make a projector to safely view the solar eclipse!
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Longhorn & Bison Viewing with a Ranger
San Angelo State Park
The Longhorn & Bison viewing showcases a small portion of the Official State of Texas Longhorn herd and our herd of American Bison.
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Annular Solar Eclipse - Self Guided
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Come early, stay late.
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Oct
14
9:30a
End Date
Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing
Big Spring State Park
Join us on top of the hill to witness the "ring of fire" eclipse.
Oct
14
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
14
10:00a
End Date
Oct
14
10:00a
End Date
Solar Eclipse!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A partial Solar Eclipse will begin in Oregon at 9:13 a.m. Pacific Time, and end in Texas at 12:03 p.m. Central Time. We are fortunate in that we will have an ALMOST total eclipse (90%!). We'll show you how to see it safely, with safe-viewing glasses available for a nominal fee. Come for the whole thing or come for a few minutes! It'll be a lot more fun when seen with other enthusiasts!
Oct
14
10:00a
End Date
Solar Eclipse Watch Party
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
View a stellar daytime event during this near-total annular solar eclipse!
Oct
14
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
Oct
14
10:30a
End Date
Annular Eclipse Viewing Party
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
See the "Ring of Fire" through a telescope with a specialized solar filter and learn all about how eclipses work!
Oct
14
10:30a
End Date
Oct
14
11:00a
End Date
Solar Celebration!
Lockhart State Park
Join us to view the rare solar eclipse happening on Saturday, Oct. 14! Drop in any time between 11am-1pm.
Oct
14
11:00a
End Date
Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing
McKinney Falls State Park
Safely view the annular solar eclipse with Ranger Lauren!
Oct
14
11:00a
End Date
It's a Solar-bration!
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a rare event of the Annular Eclipse, drop in any time between 11am-1pm.
Oct
14
2:00p
End Date
Oct
14
2:00p
End Date
Oct
14
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
14
2:00p
End Date
Camp Oh No!
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Somebody has been making a mess on the trail! Join Ranger Layla on a journey to uncover how you can reduce your footprint while recreating outdoors.
Oct
14
3:00p
End Date
Reading Ranger
Eisenhower State Park
Join Ranger Lindsay to read a different story every month and then participate in a fun crafts activity!
Oct
14
3:00p
End Date
Oct
14
3:00p
End Date
Oct
14
7:45p
End Date
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Cordage - The Leaves that Bind
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover how Native Americans made rope from yucca leaves, then try it yourself!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
There and Back Again: A Journey through Closed Canyon
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla on a trek through Closed Canyon to learn how geology shapes life in the park!
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
15
2:30p
End Date
Nocturnal Neighbors - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn about the impacts of light pollution and how we can protect our nocturnal neighbors that call McKinney Falls State Park home!
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Tracks & Scats
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
18
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Oct
18
9:00p
End Date
Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Oct
19
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
19
3:00p
End Date
Nature Journal: Illustrating Insects
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Our favorite creepy crawlies come in all shapes and forms. Discover the many different features of insects and practice illustrating specimens that won’t crawl away.
Oct
20
End Date
Find Your Trail
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Embark on you next great adventure at Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Find Your Trail: A Hidden Hike to Little Brown Canyon
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Join a ranger on a trek to a hidden canyon of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Oct
20
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Oct
20
2:00p
End Date
Oct
20
4:00p
End Date
Find Your Trail: Orienteering 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
🎉 Join a ranger to learn how to navigate the backcountry of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Oct
20
7:00p
End Date
Find Your Trail: Meet a Ranger
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Are you curious about what a park ranger does? Stop by the West Contrabando trailhead to ask our panel of rangers your burning questions.
Oct
20
8:30p
End Date
Find Your Trail: The Night Shift - A "Day" in the Life of our Bats
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Join a ranger to discover the fantastic world of bats!
Oct
21
8:30a
End Date
Find Your Trail: Birding Along the River
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Join a ranger in search of our winged friends along the river!
Oct
21
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
21
9:00a
End Date
Bird Walk 101
Palmetto State Park
Join us on this walk to learn about the birds that call this park home.
Oct
21
9:00a
End Date
Oct
21
9:30a
End Date
Forces of Nature: A Science Experiment
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us at the Nature Center to take part in fun and practical science experiments on one of our natural elements.
Oct
21
9:30a
End Date
Insect Netting - BioBlitz
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover all about insects. Practice kind collection techniques! This program is a part of today's BioBlitz Event!
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Fossils! Hike to the Past
Eisenhower State Park
Will you become a fossil? Join us on this fun hike and find out!
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
21
10:00a
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!
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Find Your Trail: Journey through Cinco Tinajas with an Archeologist
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Join park rangers on a guided tour to view prehistoric rock imagery!
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Scavenger Hunt Hike
Lockhart State Park
Embark on a scavenger adventure - from vultures and insects to a scavenger-themed scavenger hunt - you won’t want to miss this fun hike!
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Parks Through the Years
Atlanta State Park
🎉 Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks! It will be a blast from the past, and you're invited! Atlanta State Park will host a festival of events, booths, music, vintage vehicles, and food.
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Pollination Celebration
Big Spring State Park
🎉 Celebrate pollinators with us by visiting with exhibitors, making crafts, participating in the Texas Pollinator Bioblitz, and more!
Oct
21
11:00a
End Date
Celebrating Wildlife Rehabilitation
Purtis Creek State Park
🎉 We will have rehabilitators from all over northeast Texas educating us about what they do and showcasing some of the animals currently in their care.
Oct
21
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Dragonflies!
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn all about dragonflies and make a jeweled dragonfly to take home!
Oct
21
11:30a
End Date
Seed Dissection - BioBlitz
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Investigate the parts of a seed to discover how they grow! This program is a part of today's BioBlitz Event!
Oct
21
12:00p
End Date
Find Your Trail: Camp Oh No!
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Somebody has been making a mess on the trail! Join Ranger Layla on a journey to uncover how you can reduce your footprint while recreating outdoors.
Oct
21
1:30p
End Date
Habitat Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Find Your Trail: Let's Talk about Black Bears
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
🎉 Join a wildlife biologist for a presentation on black bears in West Texas!
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls!
South Llano River State Park
Check out animal skins and furs found in the Hill Country.
Oct
21
3:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls!
Eisenhower State Park
Come meet the mammals of Eisenhower State Park! Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive.
Oct
21
3:00p
End Date
Oct
21
6:15p
End Date
International Observe the Moon Night
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join us as we celebrate lunar observation, science, and exploration!
Oct
21
7:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Oct
21
7:30p
End Date
Constellation StarTour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join our rangers in viewing some of the clearest and well-known constellations in our night sky. Besides viewing them, we’ll tell some of the stories cultures have told about them to better understand their world.
Oct
21
7:30p
End Date
Oct
21
8:00p
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.
Oct
21
8:00p
End Date
Find Your Trail: Star Party
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 The Stars at Night are Big and Bright! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Find Your Trail: Geology & Archeology Mountain Bike Tour
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Join an archeologist and geologist on a ride to explore the natural and cultural history of lower Fresno Canyon!
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Batty for Bats
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get to know our aerial allies a little better and learn why they deserve our appreciation!
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Find Your Trail: Mosasaurs v. Modern Monsters
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
🎉Join a ranger to discover how mosasaurs were the T-Rex of the Cretaceous Seas!
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Find Your Trail: The Ever Changing Rio Grande
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Join an expert to explore the history of the Rio Grande!
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Find Your Trail: The Atlatl - A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
🎉 Join Ranger Layla to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
25
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
25
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Oct
25
9:00p
End Date
Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Oct
26
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
26
10:00a
End Date
Guided Paddling Trip - Walnut Paddling Trail
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the unique beauty of this popular paddling trail.
Oct
27
End Date
Hunter’s Moon Hike – Self-Guided
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Pick up a packet from Headquarters, choose a trail, and experience the rising of October’s Hunter’s Moon in this self-guided full moon hike.
Oct
27
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
27
12:00p
End Date
Education Center Open - Creepy Crawlies
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore, discover, ask questions! View the exhibits and investigate creepy crawly creatures to celebrate the spooky season.
Oct
27
2:00p
End Date
Oct
27
2:00p
End Date
Snake Senses
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Want to learn about snakes and see one up close?
Oct
27
2:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Oct
27
3:00p
End Date
Bats Bats Bats!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover all about local bats and their benefits to the environment.
Oct
27
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Nocturnal wanderings among the nocturnal during the Hunter's full moon.
Oct
28
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
28
9:00a
End Date
Bluff Spurs Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Get a bird’s-eye view of Government Canyon on this ranger-led hike.
Oct
28
9:30a
End Date
Forces of Nature: A Science Experiment
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us at the Nature Center to take part in fun and practical science experiments on one of our natural elements.
Oct
28
10:00a
End Date
Silky, Stealthy Spiders
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Ever wondered how a spider makes its web, or why they don't get stuck in their own webs? Learn these answers and so much more about the wonderful world of spiders!
Oct
28
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
28
10:00a
End Date
Bats Bats Bats!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover all about local bats and their benefits to the environment.
Oct
28
10:00a
End Date
Nature Talks: Mammals of the Park
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Whoa! What's that fluffy four-legged critter? Why are they important? Where do they live and when are they active? Let's answer these questions in this next session of Nature Talks.
Oct
28
10:00a
End Date
Wonders of the River
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla to uncover what makes the Rio Grande spectacular!
Oct
28
10:00a
End Date
Hard Labor Hike
Lockhart State Park
Hear the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps and discover their legacy in this engaging hike!
Oct
28
12:00p
End Date
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Nature Detectives: Uncovering the Culprit on the Trail
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Grab your magnifying glass and join a ranger to discover who is hiking on the trail with you!
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
THE Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Halloween Critter Mask Craft
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Looking to make a critter mask for Halloween?
Oct
28
6:30p
End Date
Hunter’s Moon Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of October’s Hunter’s Moon in this full moon hike.
Oct
28
6:30p
End Date
Storytelling Down In The Hollow
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Listen to stories, cowboy poetry and folklore in a beautiful setting.”
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger: Our Nearest Star
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Layla for a cup of coffee and an up close view of the Sun!
Oct
29
10:00a
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!
Oct
29
1:00p
End Date
A Trek through the Eras: Tour of Las Cuevas
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla at Las Cuevas, to explore how this pictograph site has been used across time.
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
29
2:30p
End Date
Nocturnal Neighbors - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn about the impacts of light pollution and how we can protect our nocturnal neighbors that call McKinney Falls State Park home!
Oct
30
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
31
10:00a
End Date
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
THE Halloween Palo Duro Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Enjoy a guided drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van during the Halloween holiday.
Oct
31
8:00p
End Date
Sounds of the Night
Big Bend Ranch State Park
What goes crawling in the night shouldn't give such a fright!
November 2023
Nov
1
End Date
100 Years of Texas State Parks Scavenger Hunt
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join in this year-long scavenger hunt and enter to win a raffle while celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks.
Nov
1
End Date
Ray Roberts Lake State Park Photo Contest – 100 Years Edition
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
If you love photography and Texas State Parks, this year-long photo contest is just for you!
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Nov
3
9:00a
End Date
News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Nov
3
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Nov
3
2:00p
End Date
Nov
3
2:00p
End Date
Nature Photography
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Have you heard of our Photography Contest?!
Nov
4
8:00a
End Date
100 Trees for 100 Years
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks by Planting 100 trees in our park!
Nov
4
10:00a
End Date
Nov
4
10:00a
End Date
Backyard Bass - Learn to Cast
Eisenhower State Park
Learn how to rig, bait, and cast a fishing rod. This activity is perfect for beginners who have never been fishing before!
Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided!
Nov
4
10:00a
End Date
Hard Labor Hike
Lockhart State Park
Hear the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps and discover their legacy in this engaging hike!
Nov
4
10:00a
End Date
Centennial Celebration at Monahans Sandhills
Monahans Sandhills State Park
🎉 Timeline celebration of Monahans Sandhills State Park and surrounding region. Come join us with activities for all ages!
Nov
4
1:00p
End Date
Wind Riders and Buried Treasure
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Plants can’t move quickly by themselves, so they harness the wind and wildlife to find new growing locations for their seeds.
Nov
4
2:00p
End Date
Nov
4
2:00p
End Date
Nov
4
2:00p
End Date
The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Layla to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Nov
4
3:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking 101
Eisenhower State Park
Cook with cast iron like the settlers and learn the rich history of the Dutch Oven!
Nov
4
3:30p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Nov
4
7:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Nov
5
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Nov
8
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Nov
10
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Nov
10
2:00p
End Date
Nov
10
2:00p
End Date
Nature Detectives: Uncovering the Culprit on the Trail
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Grab your magnifying glass and join a ranger to discover who is hiking on the trail with you!
Nov
10
6:30p
End Date
Preservation of Early Cretaceous Dinosaur Tracks and Trackways
Government Canyon State Natural Area
What was Bexar County like 112-103 million years ago, when dinosaurs walked on an ancient shoreline?
Nov
11
10:00a
End Date
Veterans Day Ruck Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Come together to celebrate those who have served our country with a Veterans Day Ruck Hike challenge!
Nov
11
10:00a
End Date
Nov
11
11:00a
End Date
*CANCELLED* Wildcraft: Armadillos!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about armadillos and make a macaroni armadillo to take home!
Nov
11
2:00p
End Date
Nov
11
2:00p
End Date
Nov
11
2:00p
End Date
Archeology in the Park: Field Session
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Calling all amateur archeologists! This field session will teach you the methods that archeologists use to preserve the past.
Nov
12
9:00a
End Date
Hidden Hikes: Little Brown Canyon
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on a trek to a hidden canyon of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Nov
12
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Nov
14
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool: History Hike
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
15
2:00a
End Date
Homeschool: History Hike
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
15
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Nov
16
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool: History Hike
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
17
9:00a
End Date
News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Nov
17
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Nov
17
2:00p
End Date
Nov
17
7:30p
End Date
Sounds of the Night
Big Bend Ranch State Park
What goes crawling in the night shouldn't give such a fright!
Nov
18
9:00a
End Date
Estero Outdoor Family Fiesta
Estero Llano Grande State Park
🎉 Join us for a day of outdoor family fun!
Nov
18
9:30a
End Date
Brazos Bend State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov
18
10:00a
End Date
Gifts from the Trees Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of your backyard trees in this fun walk!
Nov
18
10:00a
End Date
Camp Oh No!
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Somebody has been making a mess on the trail! Join Ranger Layla on a journey to uncover how you can reduce your footprint while recreating outdoors.
Nov
18
10:30a
End Date
Forest Bathing
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Immerse yourself the forest with a guided-meditative hike to de-stress and reset for the holidays.
Nov
18
11:00a
End Date
Nature Therapy
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join a certified Nature Therapist to reconnect before the holiday season stress?
Nov
18
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Turkeys!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us outside the Nature Center for a story and coloring craft about turkeys!
Nov
18
1:00p
End Date
Bluff Spurs Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Get a bird’s-eye view of Government Canyon on this ranger-led hike.
Nov
18
1:00p
End Date
Let's Talk Turkey
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Thanksgiving time! Let's talk about turkeys!
Nov
18
2:00p
End Date
Nov
18
2:00p
End Date
Nov
18
3:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls!
Eisenhower State Park
Come meet the mammals of Eisenhower State Park! Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive.
Nov
18
7:30p
End Date
Star Party in the Badlands
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The Stars at Night are Big and Bright👏👏👏👏! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Nov
19
10:00a
End Date
Our Nearest Star: Taking a Closer Look at the Sun
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Layla on a tour across our solar system to explore the sun!
Nov
19
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Nov
20
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Nov
20
1:00p
End Date
Wind Riders and Buried Treasure
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Plants can’t move quickly by themselves, so they harness the wind and wildlife to find new growing locations for their seeds.
Nov
20
2:00p
End Date
The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Layla to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Nov
20
6:00p
End Date
Fireside Chat - If You Give a Bear a Cookie
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla to discover how you can help protect the park's Black Bears!
Nov
21
10:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Nov
21
10:00a
End Date
Wonders of the River
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla to uncover what makes the Rio Grande spectacular!
Nov
21
6:00p
End Date
Fireside Chat - Orienteering 101
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger to learn how to navigate the backcountry of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Nov
22
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Nov
22
2:00p
End Date
Turkey Talk
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Holidays have turkey on the brain? Come learn about them!
Nov
24
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Nov
24
10:00a
End Date
There and Back Again: A Journey through Closed Canyon
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla on a trek through Closed Canyon to learn how geology shapes life in the park!
Nov
24
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Nov
24
2:00p
End Date
Nov
24
7:00p
End Date
Fireside Chat - The Magnificent Moon
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Gather round the fire as we marvel at the splendor of the Moon!
Nov
25
9:00a
End Date
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.
Nov
25
10:00a
End Date
Nov
25
10:00a
End Date
Fossils! Hike to the Past
Eisenhower State Park
Will you become a fossil? Join us on this fun hike and find out!
Nov
25
10:00a
End Date
Hard Labor Hike
Lockhart State Park
Hear the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps and discover their legacy in this engaging hike!
Nov
25
10:30a
End Date
Forest Bathing
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Immerse yourself the forest with a guided-meditative hike to de-stress and reset for the holidays.
Nov
25
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Turkeys!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us outside the Nature Center for a story and coloring craft about turkeys!
Nov
25
2:00p
End Date
Nov
25
2:00p
End Date
Nov
25
3:00p
End Date
Reading Ranger
Eisenhower State Park
Join Ranger Lindsay to read a different story every month and then participate in a fun crafts activity!
Nov
26
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Nov
29
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
December 2023
Dec
1
End Date
Ray Roberts Lake State Park Photo Contest – 100 Years Edition
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
If you love photography and Texas State Parks, this year-long photo contest is just for you!
Dec
1
9:00a
End Date
News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Dec
1
2:00p
End Date
Dec
2
10:00a
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Backyard Bass - Learn to Cast
Eisenhower State Park
Learn how to rig, bait, and cast a fishing rod. This activity is perfect for beginners who have never been fishing before!
Rods, reels, and tackle will be provided!
Dec
2
10:00a
End Date
Dec
2
2:00p
End Date
Dec
2
2:00p
End Date
Dec
2
2:00p
End Date
The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Layla to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Dec
2
2:00p
End Date
Woodland Ornaments
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join a Ranger to create holiday memories and ornaments!
Dec
2
3:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking 101
Eisenhower State Park
Cook with cast iron like the settlers and learn the rich history of the Dutch Oven!
Dec
3
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Dec
6
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Dec
8
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
8
2:00p
End Date
Dec
8
5:00p
End Date
A Very Wild Christmas Campfire
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Let's make some campfire favorites and make some Christmas stories!
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Oh (rein)Deer!
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Izzy as she talks about the six different deer species you could see in Texas.
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Simple Country Christmas
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join our festive holiday activities in the park!
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
A Trek through the Eras: Tour of Las Cuevas
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla at Las Cuevas, to explore how this pictograph site has been used across time.
Dec
9
1:00p
End Date
Mistletoe: Pucker-up for a Parasite
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Pretty holiday decoration or destructive parasite? Join Ranger Izzy and discover the dark truths about a beloved holiday tradition.
Dec
9
2:00p
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Dec
9
2:00p
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Dec
9
2:00p
End Date
Oh DEER! Texas Reindeer Relatives
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
We may not have reindeer in the park, but we have plenty of their relatives!
Dec
9
2:00p
End Date
Our Nearest Star: Taking a Closer Look at the Sun
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla on a tour across our solar system to explore the sun!
Dec
9
2:00p
End Date
Habitat Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Dec
10
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Dec
15
9:00a
End Date
News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Dec
15
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
15
2:00p
End Date
Dec
15
2:00p
End Date
Orienteering 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a ranger to learn how to navigate the backcountry of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Dec
16
10:00a
End Date
Seeds and Their Secrets Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of our native seeds in this fun walk!
Dec
16
1:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Dec
16
2:00p
End Date
Dec
16
2:00p
End Date
Dec
16
3:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls!
Eisenhower State Park
Come meet the mammals of Eisenhower State Park! Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive.
Dec
17
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Dec
19
1:00p
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
20
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Dec
22
9:00a
End Date
There and Back Again: A Journey Through Closed Canyon
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla on a trek through Closed Canyon to learn how geology shapes life in the park!
Dec
22
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
22
2:00p
End Date
Dec
22
2:00p
End Date
Archeology in the Park: Field Session
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Calling all amateur archeologists! This field session will teach you the methods that archeologists use to preserve the past.
Dec
23
10:00a
End Date
Fossils! Hike to the Past
Eisenhower State Park
Will you become a fossil? Join us on this fun hike and find out!
Dec
23
10:00a
End Date
Nature Detectives: Uncovering the Culprit on the Trail
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Grab your magnifying glass and join a ranger to discover who is hiking on the trail with you!
Dec
23
2:00p
End Date
Dec
23
2:00p
End Date
Dec
23
3:00p
End Date
Reading Ranger
Eisenhower State Park
Join Ranger Lindsay to read a different story every month and then participate in a fun crafts activity!
Dec
23
7:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Badlands
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The Stars at Night are Big and Bright👏👏👏👏! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Dec
24
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Dec
29
9:00a
End Date
News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Dec
29
1:00p
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
29
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
29
2:00p
End Date
Dec
30
10:00a
End Date
Camp Oh No!
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Somebody has been making a mess on the trail! Join Ranger Layla on a journey to uncover how you can reduce your footprint while recreating outdoors.
Dec
30
2:00p
End Date
Dec
30
2:00p
End Date
Dec
31
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
January 2024
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Wonder of the River
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Kick off the New Year with a refreshing hike along the river!
Jan
5
2:00p
End Date
Jan
6
2:00p
End Date
Jan
6
2:00p
End Date
The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Layla to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Jan
12
9:00a
End Date
News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Jan
12
2:00p
End Date
Jan
13
2:00p
End Date
Jan
13
7:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Badlands
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The Stars at Night are Big and Bright👏👏👏👏! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Jan
19
2:00p
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Jan
20
2:00p
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Jan
26
9:00a
End Date
News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Jan
26
2:00p
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Jan
27
2:00p
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February 2024
Feb
2
2:00p
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Feb
3
2:00p
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Feb
3
2:00p
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The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Layla to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Feb
9
9:00a
End Date
News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Feb
9
2:00p
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Feb
10
2:00p
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16
2:00p
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Feb
17
2:00p
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Feb
23
9:00a
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News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Feb
23
2:00p
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Feb
24
2:00p
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March 2024
Mar
1
2:00p
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2
2:00p
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Mar
2
2:00p
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The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Layla to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Mar
8
9:00a
End Date
News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Mar
8
2:00p
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9
2:00p
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15
2:00p
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16
2:00p
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Mar
22
9:00a
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News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Mar
22
2:00p
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23
2:00p
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29
2:00p
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30
2:00p
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April 2024
Apr
5
9:00a
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News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Apr
5
2:00p
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Apr
6
2:00p
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Apr
6
2:00p
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The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Layla to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Apr
12
2:00p
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Apr
13
2:00p
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Apr
19
9:00a
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News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
Apr
19
2:00p
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20
2:00p
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26
2:00p
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27
2:00p
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May 2024
May
3
9:00a
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News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
May
3
2:00p
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May
4
2:00p
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May
4
2:00p
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The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Layla to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
May
10
2:00p
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May
11
2:00p
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May
17
9:00a
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News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
May
17
2:00p
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May
18
2:00p
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May
24
2:00p
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25
2:00p
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May
31
9:00a
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News from the Big Bend
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
May
31
2:00p
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June 2024
Jun
1
2:00p
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7
2:00p
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8
2:00p
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14
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15
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21
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22
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28
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29
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5
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6
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12
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13
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19
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20
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26
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27
2:00p
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August 2024
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2
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3
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9
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10
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17
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24
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30
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31
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6
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7
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13
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14
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20
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21
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27
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28
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4
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5
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11
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12
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18
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19
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25
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26
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November 2024
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1
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2
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8
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9
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22
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23
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29
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30
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December 2024
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6
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7
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13
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14
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20
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21
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27
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28
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3
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4
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10
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11
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