Calendar of Events

Wildlife Viewing

June 2025

Jun 5
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Jun 6
8:30a
End Date

Beginner Bird Stroll

Galveston Island State Park
Birds, Binoculars & a Breezy Stroll
Jun 6
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!
Jun 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.
Jun 7
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Jun 7
8:45p
End Date

Discoveries in the Dark

Goose Island State Park
Explore the park after dark!
Jun 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.
Jun 10
2:30p
End Date

What Lurks Beneath

Goose Island State Park
What kind of marine life is found in our local bays? Join a ranger to find out!
Jun 11
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Discovery the variety of birds residing in the park or just visiting for the season.
Jun 13
2:30p
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
Jun 13
9:00p
End Date

Frog & Toad Watch

Lockhart State Park
Join a park ranger to search for the amphibians that call Lockhart home!
Jun 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!
Jun 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.
Jun 14
9:00a
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!
Jun 14
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Jun 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.
Jun 19
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Jun 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.
Jun 21
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Jun 21
1:00p
End Date

Stream Safari

Lockhart State Park
Wear your favorite water shoes, and join us to meet the residents of Clear Fork Creek!
Jun 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.
Jun 22
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 22
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!
Jun 25
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Discovery the variety of birds residing in the park or just visiting for the season.
Jun 26
7:30p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Express your love of nature through paints!
Jun 27
11:00a
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 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.
Jun 28
9:00a
End Date

Birds and Butterflies Walk and Talk

South Llano River State Park
Join park volunteers for a short walk and talk to the Agarita Bird Blind to see what winged friends are visiting!
Jun 28
10:00a
End Date

Mythbusters: Snake Edition!

Blanco State Park
Let's bust some myths and misconceptions about snakes!
Jun 28
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Jun 28
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Jun 28
8:00p
End Date

Beach Walk by Starlight

Galveston Island State Park
The stars at night, are big and bright....Deep in the heart of Texas!
Jun 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.

July 2025

Jul 3
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Jul 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.
Jul 5
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Jul 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.
Jul 10
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Jul 12
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!
Jul 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.
Jul 12
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Jul 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.
Jul 17
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Jul 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.
Jul 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.
Jul 24
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Jul 25
9:00p
End Date

Bugged by the Light

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ever wonder what’s fluttering around after dark?
Jul 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.
Jul 26
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Jul 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.
Jul 31
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025

August 2025

Aug 2
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.
Aug 2
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Aug 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.
Aug 7
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Aug 9
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!
Aug 9
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.
Aug 9
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Aug 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.
Aug 14
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Aug 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.
Aug 16
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Aug 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.
Aug 21
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Aug 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.
Aug 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.
Aug 28
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Aug 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.
Aug 30
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! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR 5/31/2025
Aug 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.

September 2025

Sep 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!

October 2025

Oct 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!

November 2025

Nov 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!

December 2025

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!