Wildlife Viewing
June 2026
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Warbler Walk (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Follow a ranger for a chance to see the endangered Golden Cheeked Warbler!
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Bird Walk
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
*Location change!!!* Take a walk with us as we search for some of the many bird species of Goliad State Park!
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun
20
10:00a
End Date
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Inks Lake State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Jun
20
8:00p
End Date
Light Trapping for Moths
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and learn about light trapping to attract bugs. Get tips on where to look for moths and other insects, how to start to identify these diverse creatures, and see some of the local moths that can be found at Bentsen!
Jun
21
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about the great hobby of birding!
Jun
24
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun
26
8:30a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger in search of shorebirds that call Goose Island SP home.
Jun
26
8:00p
End Date
Light Trapping for Moths
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and learn about light trapping to attract bugs. Get tips on where to look for moths and other insects, how to start to identify these diverse creatures, and see some of the local moths that can be found at Bentsen!
Jun
27
8:30a
End Date
Jun
27
8:30a
End Date
Kayak Tour of St. Charles Bay (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
What will we discover on the bay?
Jun
27
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Wildlife B-I-N-G-O!
Lake Whitney State Park
Take a fun walk around the park and play Wildlife BINGO! Use your BINGO sheet to spot and check off different animals, insects, and birds as you see them. Try to find as many as you can—can you get BINGO? It's a great way to explore nature and learn about local wildlife!
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Warbler Walk (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Follow a ranger for a chance to see the endangered Golden Cheeked Warbler!
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun
27
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island History Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join volunteer Doreen for a special tour that will highlight America 250!
Jun
27
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Inks Lake State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Jun
27
2:00p
End Date
Jun
27
8:00p
End Date
Night Ride
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Jun
27
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike!
South Llano River State Park
Join park rangers for a hike to discover what happens after dark at South Llano!
July 2026
Jul
1
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul
3
9:00a
End Date
Red, White & Blue Bird Walk
Goose Island State Park
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a patriotic bird walk!
Jul
4
9:00a
End Date
Fishing on the Fourth
Lockhart State Park
Come fish with us this 4th of July! All ages and abilities welcome. Drop in any time between 9-11am.
Jul
4
9:00a
End Date
Freedom Ride!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A family-friendly bike ride around the park, keeping an eye out for our very patriotic bird of the day-- the TRI-COLORED HERON, whose feathers are red, white and blue!
Jul
4
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul
4
9:30a
End Date
Red, White, and Blue Birding Hike
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
How many birds can you find sporting the flags colors on this guided hike?
Jul
4
9:30a
End Date
Jul
4
8:30p
End Date
Scorpion Scavenger Hunt
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a scorpion scavenger hunt!
Jul
8
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul
10
8:30p
End Date
Frog & Toad Watch
Lockhart State Park
Join a park ranger to search for the amphibians that call Lockhart home!
Jul
10
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Experience the night from the perspective of some of our nocturnal wildlife!
Jul
11
8:30a
End Date
Jul
11
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul
11
10:00a
End Date
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Jul
11
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike!
South Llano River State Park
Join park rangers for a hike to discover what happens after dark at South Llano!
Jul
15
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul
18
8:30a
End Date
Birding on the New Property
Lockhart State Park
Join a Ranger to explore the new acreage at Lockhart State Park and look for birds!
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul
18
9:30p
End Date
Moth-O-Geddon: The Night Shift in Big Bend Ranch
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for National Moth Week to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of moths.
Jul
22
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul
25
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul
29
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
August 2026
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug
1
8:15p
End Date
Night Hike!
South Llano River State Park
Join park rangers for a hike to discover what happens after dark at South Llano!
Aug
5
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug
8
10:00a
End Date
Aug
12
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug
15
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug
19
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug
22
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug
26
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
September 2026
Sep
2
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep
9
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
Sep
16
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep
23
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep
25
8:00p
End Date
Creepy Crawlies After Dark: Night Hike 🕸️🦂
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Discover glowing scorpions, spooky sounds, and the desert’s creepy crawlies that come alive after dark.
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Guided Trail Ride (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Bring your horse to explore our iconic terrain with a guide!
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep
30
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
October 2026
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct
21
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct
28
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct
30
8:00p
End Date
Creepy Crawlies After Dark: Night Hike 🕸️🦂
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Discover glowing scorpions, spooky sounds, and the desert’s creepy crawlies that come alive after dark.
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
November 2026
Nov
4
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Nov
7
9:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife Habitat Day
Bastrop State Park
Experience wildlife of the Lost Pines! Join in on interactive booths, activities, live wildlife, informational presentations and more at this free event at Bastrop State Park!