Wildlife Viewing
September 2018
Sep
24
End Date
Creekfield Lake Nature Walk
Brazos Bend State Park
Experience superlative wildlife and landscape viewing on a very approachable hiking experience!
Sep
26
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Sep
27
End Date
Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.
Sep
28
End Date
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!
Sep
29
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Sep
29
End Date
Sep
29
End Date
Bag Some Bugs - Critter Catch and Release!
Mission Tejas State Park
Bug out with Ranger Jared, the fastest net in the West…
Sep
29
End Date
River Critters - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Have you ever wondered what's swimming in the water right next to you? Not all heroes wear capes - meet the teeny tiny river critters we hardly ever notice that play a vital role in river health!
Sep
29
End Date
Rise and Hike
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a hike on the Resaca Vieja Trail while stopping to observe birds, plants, insects, and other critters.
Sep
29
End Date
Beach Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.
Sep
29
End Date
Insect Safari
Galveston Island State Park
Catching, observing, and releasing some six-legged friends!
Sep
29
End Date
Wildflowers, Pollinators, and Predators
Tyler State Park
Sep
29
End Date
Sep
29
End Date
Junior Ranger
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Kids can earn a Junior Ranger Badge exploring with their families and a Park Naturalist.
Sep
30
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Sep
30
End Date
Prairie Prowl
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come join us on a leisurely stroll through the prairie as we check out all the plants and animals that live here!
Sep
30
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.
October 2018
Oct
3
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
6
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
6
End Date
Beach Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.
Oct
6
End Date
Oct
6
End Date
Oct
6
End Date
Zombie Apocalypse Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Could you survive and thrive on this short humorous hike?
Oct
6
End Date
Oct
7
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
7
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.
Oct
10
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
12
End Date
Texas Pollinator BioBlitz
Estero Llano Grande State Park
For all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walk on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist.
Oct
13
End Date
Oct
13
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 10/13/2018
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where you will see several remnant sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and the Seminole Watering Hole, a historic stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Oct
13
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
13
End Date
Beach Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.
Oct
13
End Date
Birding 101: Introduction to Birding
Tyler State Park
Discover one of the fastest growing hobbies in the nation.
Oct
13
End Date
Oct
13
End Date
Oct
13
End Date
Zombie Apocalypse Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Could you survive and thrive on this short humorous hike?
Oct
13
End Date
Oct
14
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
14
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.
Oct
17
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
20
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
20
End Date
Beach Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.
Oct
20
End Date
Monarch Walk - 10:30 am
South Llano River State Park
The Monarchs are coming! The Monarchs are coming!
Oct
21
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
21
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.
Oct
24
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
26
End Date
Oct
27
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
27
End Date
Beach Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.
Oct
27
End Date
Oct
27
End Date
Zombie Apocalypse Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Could you survive and thrive on this short humorous hike?
Oct
28
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
Oct
28
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.
Oct
31
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
November 2018
Nov
3
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 11/03/2018
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Nov
3
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
3
End Date
Beach Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.
Nov
3
End Date
Nov
4
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
4
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.
Nov
7
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
10
End Date
Nov
10
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
10
End Date
Beach Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.
Nov
10
End Date
Birding 101: Introduction to Birding
Tyler State Park
Discover one of the fastest growing hobbies in the nation.
Nov
10
End Date
Nov
10
End Date
Nov
11
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
11
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.
Nov
14
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
17
End Date
Nov
17
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
17
End Date
Beach Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.
Nov
18
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
18
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.
Nov
21
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
21
End Date
Turkeys, Turtle Doves and Toucans, Oh My!
Hill Country State Natural Area
It’s almost Turkey Day, so let’s celebrate by learning about our feathered friends!
Nov
23
End Date
11th Annual "Walk Off the Bird" Bird Walk
Tyler State Park
Get away from the shopping madness with a serene visit to the woods.
Nov
23
End Date
Fall in the Savannah
Tyler State Park
Nov
23
End Date
Nov
24
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
24
End Date
Nov
25
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
28
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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 2018
Dec
1
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Guided Hike 12/01/2018
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Dec
1
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
2
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
5
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
8
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
8
End Date
Dec
9
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
12
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
15
End Date
Dec
15
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
15
End Date
Dec
15
End Date
Dec
16
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
19
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
22
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
23
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
26
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
29
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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
30
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
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!
January 2019
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Hike: Birding the Lakeshore
Tyler State Park
Start the New Year off right with a new walk and a new hobby.
Jan
1
End Date
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Hike: Hiking Through the Pines
Tyler State Park
Discover the health benefits of the forest.
February 2019
Feb
2
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 02/02/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Feb
2
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 02/02/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Feb
24
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 02/24/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
March 2019
Mar
16
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 03/16/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
Mar
30
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 03/30/2018
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.
April 2019
Apr
13
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 04/13/2019
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.