Volunteer

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February 2026

Feb 11

6:00p

End Date

Winter Speaker Series

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Join us for an inspiring nature speaker series where each month brings a fresh topic, new voices, and exciting discoveries about the world around us. Our February topic is Citizen Science!

Feb 15

2:00p

End Date

Inks Lake State Park Volunteer Recruitment Registration Required

Inks Lake State Park

Learn how you can join forces with TPWD, and become a volunteer with your favorite state park

Feb 19

8:30a

End Date

Trail Maintenance Mornings

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.

Feb 19

6:00p

End Date

Souper Supper Potluck

Bastrop State Park

Everyone is welcome to come out to the Friends of the Lost Pines Souper Supper Potluck event!

Feb 21

10:00a

End Date

Women's Hike - Volunteer Led

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway

Monthly Volunteer led Women's Hike

Feb 24

6:00p

End Date

Friends of Abilene State Park Meeting

Abilene, TX - Abilene Public Library - South Branch

The Friends of Abilene State Park is a group of interested citizens that actively support the park.

Feb 28

9:00a

End Date

Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance

Village Creek State Park

Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!

Feb 28

1:00p

End Date

Hawk ID Workshop

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Get all the tips, tricks, and more to identify the hawk-filled skies this migration season.

March 2026

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 6

6:30p

End Date

Texas Outdoor Family Leadership Training | Brazos Bend State Park | (Application Open Until Feb 27th)

Brazos Bend State Park

The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 21

10:00a

End Date

Women's Hike- Volunteer Led

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway

Monthly Volunteer led hike for the ladies!

Mar 21

7:45p

End Date

Star Party- Crescent Moon

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway

International Dark Sky Star Party

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 24

6:00p

End Date

Friends of Abilene State Park Meeting

Abilene, TX - Abilene Public Library - South Branch

The Friends of Abilene State Park is a group of interested citizens that actively support the park.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 28

9:00a

End Date

Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance

Village Creek State Park

Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 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.

Mar 31 End Date

Park Host Virtual Information Session

Inks Lake State Park

Learn what it means to be a park host and how you can begin your hosting adventures with us!

Mar 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.

April 2026

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 16

8:30a

End Date

Trail Maintenance Mornings

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 25

9:00a

End Date

Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance

Village Creek State Park

Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.

Apr 28

6:00p

End Date

Friends of Abilene State Park Meeting

Abilene, TX - Abilene Public Library - South Branch

The Friends of Abilene State Park is a group of interested citizens that actively support the park.

Apr 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.

Apr 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.