Calendar of Events

Wildlife Viewing

November 2025

Nov 12
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 13
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Nov 13
6:30p
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.
Nov 14
10:00a
End Date

Cactus Walk

Pedernales Falls State Park
Come find local plants and cacti with a Master Naturalist!
Nov 14
2:00p
End Date

Roving Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Visit a ranger at Big Tree!
Nov 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.
Nov 15
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Nov 15
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 15
10:00a
End Date

Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov 15
10:00a
End Date

Searching the Sea: Beach Exploration

Sea Rim State Park
Learn what makes our coastline so special
Nov 15
2:30p
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
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
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 16
11:00a
End Date

Batty Buddies

Old Tunnel State Park
Learn the history of our tunnel and the bats that call it home.
Nov 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.
Nov 19
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 21
2:00p
End Date

Roving Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Visit a ranger at Big Tree!
Nov 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.
Nov 22
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 22
10:00a
End Date

Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov 22
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Nov 22
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!
Nov 22
2:30p
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

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 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

Binoculars 101

Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
Nov 24
10:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Inks Lake State Park
Come join us to learn how to become a bird expert!
Nov 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.
Nov 26
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 27
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Nov 28
10:00a
End Date

Cactus Walk

Pedernales Falls State Park
Come find local plants and cacti with a Master Naturalist!
Nov 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.
Nov 29
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Nov 29
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 29
10:00a
End Date

Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov 29
2:30p
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
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.

December 2025

Dec 3
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 3
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

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

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
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 10
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 10
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Dec 13
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 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.
Dec 13
8:30a
End Date

Birding with a Biologist

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Stephen F. Austin State Park is for the birds. Come see why with Wildlife Biologist Matt Johnson!
Dec 13
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Dec 13
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

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

Birding With a Ranger

Old Tunnel State Park
Join Ranger Izzy on a half-mile hike to find as many birds as possible.
Dec 17
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 17
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Dec 20
8:00a
End Date

Winter Bird Walk

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for vesper sparrows, loggerhead shrikes, spotted towhees, and other winter residents in the varied habitats along Lytle's Loop.
Dec 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.
Dec 20
9:00a
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 24
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 24
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Dec 27
8:30a
End Date

Coffee with the Birds

Falcon State Park
Need a break from the Holiday festivities? Enjoy some downtime with a cup of coffee and birdwatching.
Dec 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.
Dec 27
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Dec 27
9:00a
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 31
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 31
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

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

January 2026

Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Ring in the NEW year on this OLD trail.
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 10
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Jan 24
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉

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 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!