Calendar of Events

Wildlife Viewing

October 2025

Oct 25
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.
Oct 25
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Bird

Sea Rim State Park
Want to pick up a new hobby?
Oct 25
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 25
9:00a
End Date

Morning Nature Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Discovery the wide variety of animal & plant species residing in the park.
Oct 25
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Oct 25
6:00p
End Date

Trail of the Dead

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
A family friendly Halloween/Day of the Dead event complete with a haunted house/trail (Nature Center Area), educational booths, crafts, and more!
Oct 26
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 27
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 28
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 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.
Oct 29
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 29
9:00a
End Date

Morning Nature Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Discovery the wide variety of animal & plant species residing in the park.
Oct 29
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Oct 29
7:00p
End Date

The Misunderstood Bat

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
October 24 - 31 is National Bat Week!
Oct 30
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 30
7:00p
End Date

Arachineers: Spooky Spider Science

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Discover the amazing world of spiders in this hands-on program where nature meets engineering!
Oct 31
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 31
6:00p
End Date

Bat Craft and Guided Hike

Goose Island State Park
Make your own flappy bat and take it on a guided hike as we search for real bats!
Oct 31
7:30p
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.

November 2025

Nov 1
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.
Nov 1
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Nov 1
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 1
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!
Nov 2
12:00p
End Date

Binoculars 101

Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
Nov 2
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!
Nov 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.
Nov 5
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 6
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!
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!
Nov 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.
Nov 8
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 8
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!
Nov 8
11:00a
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.
Nov 8
3:00p
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Nov 8
4:00p
End Date

Where Do They Go?

Blanco State Park
As the weather cools down where do all our resident critters go?
Nov 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.
Nov 12
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 13
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!
Nov 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.
Nov 15
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Nov 15
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 15
10:00a
End Date

Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov 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.
Nov 19
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 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.
Nov 22
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 22
10:00a
End Date

Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov 22
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!
Nov 22
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!
Nov 24
9:00a
End Date

Binoculars 101

Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
Nov 24
10:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Inks Lake State Park
Come join us to learn how to become a bird expert!
Nov 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.
Nov 26
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 27
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!
Nov 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.
Nov 29
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Nov 29
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
Nov 29
10:00a
End Date

Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!

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

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

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 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

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

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

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
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 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

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Watch Bison and Longhorn graze and meet with park staff!
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

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 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 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

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
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 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
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Ring in the NEW year on this OLD trail.
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 10
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉
Jan 24
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot! 🦉

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 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!