Wildlife Viewing
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
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
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
Bird Banding Demonstration
Goose Island State Park
Observe expert bird banders catalogue some of Goose Island's winter residents.
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
6
1:00p
End Date
Bentsen Holiday Fun Day
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Spend a Saturday afternoon in the park to kick off the Holiday Season! Make a holiday ornament to decorate your tree. Check out our touch tables, open a present from nature (owl pellet), play the Backyard Bass fishing game or go birdwatching with an expert.
Dec
6
2:00p
End Date
Become a Citizen Scientist
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn how your smart phone can help both you and scientists understand our ecosystems!
Dec
6
5:30p
End Date
Night Ride
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
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
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!
Dec
9
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
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
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
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
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
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
Bentsen's 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a fun holiday inspired scavenger hunt throughout the park!
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn the basics of birding and what makes birdwatching such a popular hobby. No experience required!
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Morning Nature Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Discovery the wide variety of animal & plant species residing in the park on a brisk, morning walk.
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
13
12:30p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
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
Holiday Cheer with White-Tailed Deer
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Discover local deer species, explore how animals adapt to cold weather, and learn about hunter’s education and conservation in Texas
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
16
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
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
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
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
17
6:00p
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.
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
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
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
20
11:30a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Dec
20
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn how animals use and adapt to their environments on a short hike!
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
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!
Dec
21
12:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Dec
21
2:00p
End Date
Winter Solstice Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a ranger for a hike on the shortest day of the year!
Dec
23
End Date
Christmas Bird Count at BBRSP
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Birders of all skills are invited to help survey the birds in Big Bend Ranch SP. Participation is free.
Dec
23
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
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
26
9:00a
End Date
Boxing Day Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the season with a relaxing morning bird walk at Galveston Island State Park!
Dec
27
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
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
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
27
12:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
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
30
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
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
8:30a
End Date
First Day Hike - Falls Loop
Pedernales Falls State Park
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river!
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
First Day Birding Tour
Goose Island State Park
This program is part of First Day Hikes. Get birdy on the first day of the new year!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hikes: Self-Guided Activities
Goose Island State Park
Start the New Year off with a resolution to spend more time outside enjoying nature!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Hoodoos Trailhead
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Start the new year off right with a hike to the iconic Hoodoos Trailhead along the park's river district on River Road FM170.
Jan
1
11:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Hackenburg Loop
Pedernales Falls State Park
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river!
Jan
1
3:00p
End Date
First Day Fossils!
Pedernales Falls State Park
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off with some fossils and scenic views!
Jan
1
6:00p
End Date
First Day Hike: Full Moon Forest
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Take a stroll by the light of the silvery moon.
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
3
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
6
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
7
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
10
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Jan
13
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
14
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
17
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
20
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
21
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
24
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Jan
27
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
28
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
31
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
February 2026
Feb
3
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
4
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
7
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
10
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
11
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
14
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
17
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
18
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
21
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
24
8:30a
End Date
Bayfront Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
25
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
March 2026
Mar
4
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
11
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
18
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
25
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
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
30
7:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for summer tanagers, painted buntings, golden-cheeked warblers, and other summer specialties along Government Canyon's Backcountry Trails.
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!