Wildlife Viewing
December 2025
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
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
10:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Dec
25
8:30a
End Date
Dec
26
8:00a
End Date
Bird Tour: Christmas Bird Count
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us to help survey birds for the annual Christmas Bird Count!
Dec
26
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
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
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
Morning Ranger Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Join Ranger Charlie on a brisk, morning hike up either Skyline Drive or CCC Trail. Along the way, he'll share info on plants, animals, geology, and history.
Dec
27
10:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
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
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
10:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
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
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
9:30a
End Date
First Day Bird Walk
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
It's a new year -- time to start your yearly bird list!
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
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Discovery Hike on Turks Cap Trail
Goose Island State Park
Start the new year with a guided hike along the trail with a ranger!
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
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike - Bayfront Guided Hike
Goose Island State Park
Start the new year with a guided hike along the bayfront.
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike - Sotol Stroll Loop
Big Spring State Park
Are you ready to start your hiking journey? Join a ranger on a beginner trail for a special First Day Hike!
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
2
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
2
2:00p
End Date
Jan
2
2:30p
End Date
Jan
3
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
3
1:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Jan
4
11:00a
End Date
CANCELED: Batty Buddies
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn the history of our tunnel and the bats that call it home.
Jan
6
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
8
8:30a
End Date
Jan
9
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
10
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
10
9:00a
End Date
Morning Ranger Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Join Ranger Charlie on a brisk, morning hike up either Skyline Drive or CCC Trail. Along the way, he'll share info on plants, animals, geology, and history.
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
North Texas Reptile Rescue
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we welcome North Texas Reptile Rescue (NTRR) to the park!
Jan
13
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
15
8:30a
End Date
Jan
16
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
17
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
17
1:30p
End Date
Jan
20
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
22
8:30a
End Date
Jan
23
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
24
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
24
9:00a
End Date
Morning Ranger Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Join Ranger Charlie on a brisk, morning hike up either Skyline Drive or CCC Trail. Along the way, he'll share info on plants, animals, geology, and history.
Jan
24
2:00p
End Date
Jan
27
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
29
8:30a
End Date
Jan
30
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
31
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
31
10:00a
End Date
Jan
31
1:30p
End Date
February 2026
Feb
3
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
Shorebird Tram Tour (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
Shorebird Tram Tour (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!