Wildlife Viewing
February 2023
Feb
5
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.
Feb
5
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Walking Tour
Walk the shores of Goose Island with a knowledgeable volunteer. What species will you see this time?
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
5
9:00a
End Date
Wildlife Hike
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join our park ranger in viewing local wildlife in their native habitat!
Feb
5
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a park ranger for an introduction to birdwatching!
Feb
8
8:30a
End Date
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
Feb
9
9:30a
End Date
Thursday Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Feb
10
8:30a
End Date
Grassroots Initiative
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Pull up your sleeves and some Guinea grass, too, as we explore life beneath the soil.
Feb
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.
Feb
10
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Feb
10
2:00p
End Date
Native Plant Walk
Goose Island State Park
What plants grow in Goose Island State Park? Join us to find out!
Feb
10
5:30p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Feb
11
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Feb
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.
Feb
11
8:30a
End Date
Feb
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!
Feb
11
9:00a
End Date
Bentsen Nature Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Explore the wonders of the Rio Grande Valley on a guided walk in its wild spaces.
Feb
11
10:00a
End Date
Longhorn & Bison Viewing
San Angelo State Park
We will showcase a small portion of the Official State of Texas Longhorn herd as well as our herd of southern plains bison.
Feb
11
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island Tram Tour
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger on a ride through the park to learn about the history and ecology that makes Goose Island special.
Feb
11
3:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Feb
11
3:00p
End Date
Galentine's Day Ladies' Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Grab your hiking boots and your gal pals for a hike to celebrate amazing women.
Feb
11
6:00p
End Date
Feb
12
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.
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
12
10:00a
End Date
Useful and Edible Plants
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the plants of deep south Texas and their importance to people & wildlife.
Feb
15
8:30a
End Date
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
Feb
16
9:00a
End Date
Bentsen Nature Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Explore the wonders of the Rio Grande Valley on a guided walk in its wild spaces.
Feb
16
9:30a
End Date
Thursday Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Feb
17
8:30a
End Date
Grassroots Initiative
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Pull up your sleeves and some Guinea grass, too, as we explore life beneath the soil.
Feb
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.
Feb
17
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Feb
17
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island Tram Tour
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger on a ride through the park to learn about the history and ecology that makes Goose Island special.
Feb
17
5:45p
End Date
Feb
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.
Feb
18
8:30a
End Date
Feb
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!
Feb
18
9:00a
End Date
Feb
18
9:30a
End Date
Saturday Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Feb
19
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.
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
19
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a park ranger for an introduction to birdwatching!
Feb
22
8:30a
End Date
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
Feb
23
9:30a
End Date
Thursday Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Feb
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.
Feb
24
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Feb
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.
Feb
25
8:30a
End Date
Feb
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!
Feb
25
9:30a
End Date
Saturday Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Feb
26
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.
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 2023
Mar
1
8:30a
End Date
Mar
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!
Mar
2
8:30a
End Date
Mar
3
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Mar
4
8:30a
End Date
Mar
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!
Mar
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!
Mar
7
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.
Mar
8
8:30a
End Date
Mar
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!
Mar
8
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.
Mar
9
8:30a
End Date
Mar
9
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.
Mar
10
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Mar
10
7:30p
End Date
Creatures of the Night - Night Prowl
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Nocturnal wanderings amoung the nocturnal.
Mar
11
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 03/11/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.
Mar
11
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Mar
11
8:30a
End Date
Mar
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!
Mar
11
10:00a
End Date
Longhorn & Bison Viewing
San Angelo State Park
We will showcase a small portion of the Official State of Texas Longhorn herd as well as our herd of southern plains bison.
Mar
12
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 03/12/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries to learn about the history of the park.
Click title for more information and to reserve your spot on tour. NO PETS
Mar
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!
Mar
15
8:30a
End Date
Mar
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!
Mar
16
8:30a
End Date
Mar
17
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Mar
18
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 03/18/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.
Mar
18
8:30a
End Date
Mar
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!
Mar
18
10:00a
End Date
Texas State Parks 100-Year Celebration at San Angelo SP
San Angelo State Park
🎉 Join us for a FREE day in the park to help celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Texas State Parks! There will be events and activities for all to enjoy.
Mar
19
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 03/19/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries to learn of the modern-day history of the park.
Click blue title to learn more and reserve your spot on tour. NO PETS
Mar
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!
Mar
22
8:30a
End Date
Mar
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!
Mar
23
8:30a
End Date
Mar
24
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Mar
25
8:30a
End Date
Mar
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!
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Sea Center Texas Nature Day
Sea Center Texas
Come celebrate nature with Sea Center Texas! This is a free event to attend. Participate in Catch-&-Release fishing, pet live reptiles, watch the Birds of Prey show, and more!
Mar
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!
Mar
29
8:30a
End Date
Mar
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!
Mar
30
8:30a
End Date
Mar
31
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
April 2023
Apr
1
8:30a
End Date
Apr
5
8:30a
End Date
Apr
6
8:30a
End Date
Apr
7
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Apr
8
8:30a
End Date
Apr
12
8:30a
End Date
Apr
13
8:30a
End Date
Apr
14
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Apr
15
8:30a
End Date
September 2023
Sep
23
End Date
Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
🎉 An exciting day for fun, games, and getting to know the outdoors!
October 2023
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Hueco Tanks 29th Annual Community Fair
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
🎉 It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!
Oct
21
11:00a
End Date
Celebrating Wildlife Rehabilitation
Purtis Creek State Park
🎉 We will have rehabilitators from all over northeast Texas educating us about what they do and showcasing some of the animals currently in their care.
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Hueco Tanks 29th Annual Community Fair
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
🎉 It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!