Calendar of Events

Wildlife Viewing

November 2024

Nov 13
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.
Nov 13
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 14
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
Nov 15
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.
Nov 15
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
Nov 15
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
Nov 15
9:00a
End Date

Birding Tour

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Nov 16
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.
Nov 16
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.
Nov 16
8:30a
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.
Nov 16
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Nov 16
9:00a
End Date

Birding Tour

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Nov 16
9:00a
End Date

Bird Walk 101

Palmetto State Park
Join us on this guided hike to learn about the birds that call Palmetto SP home.
Nov 16
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 16
10:30a
End Date

iNaturalist 101: Discovering the Outdoors

Goose Island State Park
Using smartphones, we'll discover the world around us!
Nov 16
2:00p
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Nov 17
7:30a
End Date

Sunday Flock Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a morning filled with chirps, chats, and exploration as we celebrate the beauty of birds and nature together. Let’s make it a “fowl” good time in the great outdoors!
Nov 17
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Nov 17
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.
Nov 20
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.
Nov 20
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 22
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.
Nov 22
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
Nov 22
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
Nov 22
9:00a
End Date

Birding Tour

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Nov 22
10:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
Nov 23
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.
Nov 23
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.
Nov 23
9:00a
End Date

Birding Tour

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Nov 23
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us on a birding adventure through the park.
Nov 23
10:00a
End Date

Lake Dip Netting

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Use our long handled dip nets to investigate the tiny creatures that live in Steinhagen Lake!
Nov 23
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 23
2:00p
End Date

Build-A-Bug Workshop

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join the creepy-crawly critter craze!
Nov 23
2:30p
End Date

Oysters: The Pearl of Goose Island

Goose Island State Park
How do oysters provide protection to the coast? Come find out!
Nov 24
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Nov 24
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.
Nov 24
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!
Nov 24
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
Nov 27
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.
Nov 27
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 28
9:00a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Nov 29
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.
Nov 29
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
Nov 29
9:00a
End Date

Birding Tour

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Nov 29
9:00a
End Date

"Black Friday" Bird Walk

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Avoid the crazy shopping madness!
Nov 29
10:00a
End Date

Hike off the Turkey

Caddo Lake State Park
Take a hike through the forest with a ranger to hike off that Thanksgiving meal!
Nov 29
2:00p
End Date

Opt Outside Walk

Goose Island State Park
Skip the crowded shops and opt to spend time outside!
Nov 30
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.
Nov 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.
Nov 30
8:30a
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.
Nov 30
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Nov 30
9:00a
End Date

Birding Tour

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Nov 30
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us on a birding adventure through the park.
Nov 30
10:00a
End Date

Birding 101

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn how to use a field guide & binoculars before heading down the trail to see what birds we can find!
Nov 30
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!

December 2024

Dec 1
7:30a
End Date

Sunday Flock Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a morning filled with chirps, chats, and exploration as we celebrate the beauty of birds and nature together. Let’s make it a “fowl” good time in the great outdoors!
Dec 1
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Dec 1
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.
Dec 4
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.
Dec 4
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Dec 6
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
Dec 7
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.
Dec 7
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Dec 7
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Dec 8
7:30a
End Date

Sunday Flock Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a morning filled with chirps, chats, and exploration as we celebrate the beauty of birds and nature together. Let’s make it a “fowl” good time in the great outdoors!
Dec 8
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Dec 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Winter Migration

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
Dec 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Birds

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec 11
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.
Dec 11
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Birds

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec 11
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Dec 11
2:00p
End Date

Homeschool Class: Birds

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec 12
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Birds

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec 14
8:00a
End Date

Second Saturday Birdwatching

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Dec 14
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.
Dec 14
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Dec 14
11:30a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Dec 15
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Dec 17
10:00a
End Date

Preschool in the Park: Bird Walk

Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Dec 18
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.
Dec 18
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Dec 21
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.
Dec 21
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Dec 22
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Dec 22
9:00a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Dec 25
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.
Dec 25
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Dec 28
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.
Dec 28
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Dec 28
10:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Dec 29
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!

January 2025

Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

First Day Hike - Hackenburg Loop

Pedernales Falls State Park
Its your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river!
Jan 1
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.
Jan 1
1:00p
End Date

First Day Hike - River Loop

Pedernales Falls State Park
Its your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river!
Jan 1
3:00p
End Date

First Day Fossils!

Pedernales Falls State Park
Its your first hike of the year! Start it off with some fossils and scenic views!
Jan 2
7:00a
End Date

Christmas Bird Count - 101

Galveston Island State Park
Spend your holiday season contributing to the nation's longest-running community science bird project!
Jan 2
11:00a
End Date

Christmas Bird Count - 101

Galveston Island State Park
Spend your holiday season contributing to the nation's longest-running community science bird project!
Jan 4
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.
Jan 5
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Jan 8
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.
Jan 11
8:00a
End Date

Second Saturday Birdwatching

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Jan 11
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.
Jan 11
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Jan 11
1:00p
End Date

Meet Dexter the Corn Snake!

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Observe our resident corn snake, Dexter, up close. Discover the many different snakes that call this area home.
Jan 12
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Jan 15
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.
Jan 18
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.
Jan 19
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Jan 22
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.
Jan 25
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.
Jan 25
1:00p
End Date

Meet Dexter the Corn Snake!

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Observe our resident corn snake, Dexter, up close. Discover the many different snakes that call this area home.
Jan 26
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Jan 29
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.

February 2025

Feb 1
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.
Feb 2
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Feb 5
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.
Feb 8
8:00a
End Date

Second Saturday Birdwatching

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Feb 8
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.
Feb 9
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Feb 12
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.
Feb 15
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.
Feb 16
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Feb 19
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.
Feb 22
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.
Feb 23
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Feb 26
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.

March 2025

Mar 2
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Mar 8
8:00a
End Date

Second Saturday Birdwatching

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Mar 9
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Mar 16
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Mar 23
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Mar 30
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!