Calendar of Events

Volunteer

Visit our Volunteer page for more volunteer opportunities.

December 2025

Dec 26
2:00p
End Date

Boxing Day Beach Cleanup & Cocoa 🏖️

Galveston Island State Park
Join park rangers and volunteers for a relaxed afternoon shoreline cleanup.
Dec 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!

January 2026

Jan 1
9:30a
End Date

First Day 1st Guided Hike

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Family. Friends. First Day of the new year!
Jan 2
6:00a
End Date

Christmas Bird Count - Bentsen/Anzalduas

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Birders of all skill levels are invited to help survey birds in our count circle. Participation is free.
Jan 17
10:00a
End Date

Women's Hike- Volunteer Led

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Monthly Volunteer led hike for the ladies!
Jan 24
9:00a
End Date

Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance

Village Creek State Park
Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Jan 27
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.
Jan 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!

February 2026

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!

March 2026

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 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 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 28
9:00a
End Date

Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance

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

April 2026

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 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.

May 2026

May 16
8:30p
End Date

Star Party- New Moon

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
International Dark Sky Star Party!
May 26
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.
May 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!

July 2026

Jul 18
8:30p
End Date

Star Party- Crescent Moon

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
International Dark Sky Star Party
Jul 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!

October 2026

Oct 10
7:15p
End Date

Star Party- New Moon

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
International Dark Sky Star Party!