Village Creek State Park

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Night Sky - Seeing Saturn: Get a look at the planet that's so lovely they put a ring on it!
Guided Hike - Edible/Medicinal Plants: The Big Thicket is teeming with interesting an useful plants. Join a ranger for a guided hike to explore this wonderful wildlife.
Guided Hike - Fantastical Fungi: Hike with a Ranger, he's a real fun guy! What do I need for this hike you might ask? Amanita pair of boots and a sense of adventure. Adults and toadstools welcome, it's no truffle at all!
Paddling for Beginners: Have you always wanted to kayak but never knew how or didn't have access? Join Ranger Alex for a guided paddling trip for beginners! We will launch at the park, learn some paddling basics and explore some of the wonders of Village Creek.
Creekside Christmas: See the park like never before! It will be illuminated with lights, lights, lights galore! There will be s'more roasting, hot chocolate, pictures with Santa and more! This event is FREE to the public so bring your families, neighbors and friends and let's share some holiday cheer.
First Day Hikes - Self-Guided Activities: Start the New Year off with a resolution to spend more time outside enjoying nature! Bring your family and pets (on a leash) to help us top our First Day Hike participation record!
First Day Hikes - Hiking With Intention: Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the New Year with a mindful hike in nature.
First Day Hikes - Habitat Restoration Hike: Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the new year with a nature hike to explore the biodiversity of the Big Thicket.
First Day Hikes - Guided Mountain Biking: Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the new year with a nature hike to explore the biodiversity of the Big Thicket.
Christmas Ornament Craft: Join us at the Nature Center for a fun kids' craft to make Santa Fishing Bobbers and Popsicle Stick Reindeer just in time for your tree.
Winter Solstice - Sun Viewing: Join a Park Ranger on the Winter Solstice for a detailed look at our closest star!
Habitat Restoration Hike - Prescribed Fire: Ever wonder why and how we use prescribed fire in habitat restoration?
Love Birds - Intro to Birding: Looking for a new hobby with your Valentine? Bring your beau to give birding a try.
Birding for Beginners: Join a Ranger to get an intro to birding as Spring Migration Starts
Habitat Restoration Hike: Join a Village Creek State Park Ranger for a nature hike to explore the biodiversity of the Big Thicket.
Guided Hike - Fantastical Fungi **Time Change to 2PM**: Hike with a Ranger, he's a real fun guy! What do I need for this hike you might ask? Amanita pair of boots and a sense of adventure. Adults and toadstools welcome, it's no truffle at all!
Paddling for Beginners: *Registration Required see below* Have you always wanted to kayak but never knew how or didn't have access? Join Ranger Alex for a guided paddling trip for beginners! We will launch at the park, learn some paddling basics and explore some of the wonders of Village Creek.
Egg Hunt on the Trails!: A rascally rabbit has forgotten how to Leave No Trace when hiking the trails at Village Creek State Park!
Guided Hike - Fantastical Fungi: Hike with a Ranger, he's a real fun guy! What do I need for this hike you might ask? Amanita pair of boots and a sense of adventure. Adults and toadstools welcome, it's no truffle at all!
Birding for Beginners: Have you ever wanted to find out what it takes to be birder? Join members of the Sabine-Neches Master Naturalists for to learn about one of the fastest growing hobbies in the nation!
Guided Hike - Edible/Medicinal Plants: The Big Thicket is teeming with interesting an useful plants. Join a ranger for a guided hike to explore this wonderful wildlife.
Back Yard Bass: Join a ranger to learn how to cast a fishing rod and test your skill on fish decoys.
Birding for Beginners: Have you ever wanted to find out what it takes to be a birder? Join a Ranger to learn about one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the nation!
Paddling for Beginners: *Registration Required see below* Have you always wanted to kayak but never knew how or didn't have access? Join Ranger Alex for a guided paddling trip for beginners! We will launch at the park, learn some paddling basics and explore some of the wonders of Village Creek.
Village Slough - Discovery Hike: Let's see what's out on the trails at Village Creek State Park! Join a Ranger on this guided hike and explore some of the curiosities of nature. You never know what you might discover!
Paddling for Beginners: *Registration Required see below* Have you always wanted to kayak but never knew how or didn't have access? Join Ranger Alex for a guided paddling trip for beginners! We will launch at the park, learn some paddling basics and explore some of the wonders of Village Creek.
BARK Ranger Hike: Our Furry Friends Love State Parks Too!
Hiking with Intention - A Mindfulness Nature Walk: Let nature help you unwind. Join Ranger Alex to get in tune with your senses on this mindful hike through nature.
BARK Ranger Hike: Our Furry Friends Love State Parks Too!
Paddling for Beginners: *Registration Required see below* Have you always wanted to kayak but never knew how or didn't have access? Join Ranger Alex for a guided paddling trip for beginners! We will launch at the park, learn some paddling basics and explore some of the wonders of Village Creek.
Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance: Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Paddling for Beginners: *Registration Required see below* Have you always wanted to kayak but never knew how or didn't have access? Join Ranger Alex for a guided paddling trip for beginners! We will launch at the park, learn some paddling basics and explore some of the wonders of Village Creek.
Birding for Beginners: Join a Ranger to get an intro to birding as Spring Migration Starts
Guided Hike - Edible/Medicinal Plants: The Big Thicket is teeming with interesting an useful plants. Join a ranger for a guided hike to explore this wonderful wildlife.
First Day Hikes - Self-Guided Activities: Start the New Year off with a resolution to spend more time outside enjoying nature! Bring your family and pets (on a leash) to help us top our First Day Hike participation record!
First Day Hikes - Hiking With Intention: Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the New Year with a mindful hike in nature.
First Day Hikes - Guided Mountain Biking: Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the new year with a nature hike to explore the biodiversity of the Big Thicket.
First Day Hikes - Compass Reading: Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the new year and learn land navigation.
First Day Hikes - Yoga at the Pavilion: Join a park ranger for a gentle guided yoga session in nature.
First Day Hikes - Discovery Hike: Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the new year with a nature hike to explore the biodiversity of the Big Thicket.
Birding for Beginners: Join a Ranger to get an intro to birding
Introduction to Nature Journaling: Take your creativity outside and discover where art, creative writing, and biology converge in this intro to nature journaling!
Star Party - Amateur Astronomy: Join a Ranger to learn about the night sky and telescopes
Creekside Christmas: See the park like never before! It will be illuminated with lights, lights, lights galore! There will be s'more roasting, hot chocolate, pictures with Santa and more! This event is FREE to the public so bring your families, neighbors and friends and let's share some holiday cheer.
BARK Ranger Hike: Our Furry Friends Love State Parks Too!
Love Bird Birding for Beginners: Grab your sweetheart and join a Ranger to get an intro to birding
Star Party - Observing Orion: Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to learn about the night sky, stargazing, and get a look at the Great Hunter Orion and our largest neighbor, Jupiter.
Habitat Restoration Hike: Join a Village Creek State Park Ranger for a nature hike to explore the biodiversity of the Big Thicket.
BARK Ranger Hike: Our Furry Friends Love State Parks Too!
Birds and Blooms Guided Hike: Join a Village Creek State Park ranger for a nature hike to discover early blooms and how they benefit our ecosystem. Then try your hand at spotting birds in the Habitat Restoration Area.
Spring Equinox - Sun Viewing: Join a Park Ranger for a detailed look at our closest star!
Last Saturday Volunteer Workday: Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Paddling for Beginners: *Registration Required see below* Have you always wanted to kayak but never knew how or didn't have access? Join Ranger Alex for a guided paddling trip for beginners! We will launch at the park, learn some paddling basics and explore some of the wonders of Village Creek.
Guided Hike - Fantastical Fungi: Hike with a Ranger, he's a real fun guy! What do I need for this hike you might ask? Amanita pair of boots and a sense of adventure. Adults and toadstools welcome, it's no truffle at all!
Guided Hike - Edible/Medicinal Plants: The Big Thicket is teeming with interesting an useful plants. Join a ranger for a guided hike to explore this wonderful wildlife.
Birding for Beginners: Have you ever wanted to find out what it takes to be a birder? Join a Ranger to learn about one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the nation!
Guided Hike - Edible/Medicinal Plants: The Big Thicket is teeming with interesting an useful plants. Join a ranger for a guided hike to explore this wonderful wildlife.
Animal Adaptations at the Nature Center: Learn About Our Native Wildlife and How They Stay Wild!
Red, White, and Blue Birding Walk: In honor of the USA's 250th, join a Park Ranger to learn about birding and see how many red, white, or blue birds we can find along the way.
Red, White, and Blue Birding Walk: In honor of the USA's 250th, join a Park Ranger to learn about birding and see how many red, white, or blue birds we can find along the way.
Paddling for Beginners: *Registration Required see below* Have you always wanted to kayak but never knew how or didn't have access? Join Ranger Alex for a guided paddling trip for beginners! We will launch at the park, learn some paddling basics and explore some of the wonders of Village Creek.
Summer Solstice - Sun Viewing: Join a Park Ranger for a detailed look at our closest star!