Wildlife Viewing
January 2026
Jan
9
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
9
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.
Jan
9
5:30p
End Date
Night Ride
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Jan
10
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
10
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.
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Morning Ranger Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Join Ranger Charlie on a brisk, morning hike up either Skyline Drive or CCC Trail. Along the way, he'll share info on plants, animals, geology, and history.
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
North Texas Reptile Rescue
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we welcome North Texas Reptile Rescue (NTRR) to the park!
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jan
11
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.
Jan
13
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
14
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.
Jan
14
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
15
8:30a
End Date
Jan
16
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
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.
Jan
17
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
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.
Jan
17
1:30p
End Date
Jan
17
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!
Jan
17
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jan
18
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.
Jan
18
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!
Jan
18
10:00a
End Date
Binoculars 101
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
Jan
18
11:00a
End Date
Jan
20
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
21
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.
Jan
21
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
22
8:30a
End Date
Jan
22
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jan
23
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
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.
Jan
24
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
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.
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Morning Ranger Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Join Ranger Charlie on a brisk, morning hike up either Skyline Drive or CCC Trail. Along the way, he'll share info on plants, animals, geology, and history.
Jan
24
2:00p
End Date
Jan
24
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!
Jan
24
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jan
24
3:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Jan
25
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.
Jan
27
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
28
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.
Jan
28
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
29
8:30a
End Date
Jan
30
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
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.
Jan
31
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
31
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.
Jan
31
9:00a
End Date
Jan
31
10:00a
End Date
Jan
31
1:30p
End Date
February 2026
Feb
3
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
4
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
7
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Feb
10
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
11
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
12
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Feb
14
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Feb
17
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
18
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
19
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Feb
21
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Feb
24
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
25
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
March 2026
Mar
4
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
11
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
18
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
25
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
May 2026
May
9
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May
30
7:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for summer tanagers, painted buntings, golden-cheeked warblers, and other summer specialties along Government Canyon's Backcountry Trails.
May 2027
May
8
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May 2028
May
13
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May 2029
May
12
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May 2030
May
11
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!