Calendar of Events

Wildlife Viewing

June 2026

Jun 5
8:30p
End Date

Discoveries in the Dark

Goose Island State Park
Explore the park after dark!
Jun 6
9:00a
End Date

Take a Walk in the Wild - National Trails Day

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Happy National Trails Day®! Be a part of the nation’s largest trails event by leaving the trails better than you found them. Any trail. Anywhere. Take the @AmericanHiking #NationalTrailsDay Pledge and learn more about how to get involved today!
Jun 6
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun 6
10:00a
End Date

Become a Citizen Scientist

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn how your smart phone can help both you and scientists understand our ecosystems!
Jun 6
1:00p
End Date

Oysters: The Pearl of Goose Island

Goose Island State Park
Oysters are more than just food; they help protect the Texas coast!
Jun 6
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
Jun 6
8:30p
End Date

Night Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Experience the night from the perspective of some of our nocturnal wildlife!
Jun 7
9:00a
End Date

Underwater Discovery

Inks Lake State Park
Come join our volunteers or park rangers for some seining to see what they can collect from the lake!
Jun 7
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 10
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun 10
10:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
Jun 12
7:45p
End Date

Sunset Swifts

Bastrop State Park
What's that? A swooping, swirling tornado of birds! Come watch with Chimney Swifts at sunset!
Jun 12
8:00p
End Date

Night Ride

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Jun 13
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 13
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun 13
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
Jun 13
10:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Explore real animal skins and skulls while discovering the amazing adaptations that help Texas wildlife survive.
Jun 13
11:00a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Jun 13
2:00p
End Date

Goose Island History Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history while riding through the park on the electric tram!
Jun 13
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
Jun 13
8:00p
End Date

Let's get "Batty" nocturnal park stroll

Inks Lake State Park
Join Park volunteers on a "Batty" nighttime stroll and learn about our nocturnal animals
Jun 17
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun 18
10:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
Jun 19
1:00p
End Date

Oysters: The Pearl of Goose Island

Goose Island State Park
Oysters are more than just food; they help protect the Texas coast!
Jun 19
7:45p
End Date

Sunset Swifts

Bastrop State Park
What's that? A swooping, swirling tornado of birds! Come watch with Chimney Swifts at sunset!
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
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

Sensational Snakes

Lockhart State Park
Join us to meet some slithering locals!
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

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
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

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
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

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
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

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 (Registration Required)

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

Red, White, & Blue Birds

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Star Spangled Feathers!
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

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

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
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

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
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
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

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
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 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

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
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

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
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

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
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

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!