Wildlife Viewing
August 2017
Aug
18
End Date
Bat Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations required.
Aug
18
End Date
Aug
18
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs and more!
Aug
19
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
Aug
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!
Aug
19
End Date
Kayaking 101
Mustang Island State Park
Join a ranger lead kayaking program for beginners and experts alike and get a fresh perspective on the estuary.
Aug
19
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Aug
19
End Date
Doodlebug Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us on a prairie safari in our electric tram. Space is limited so reservations are required.
Aug
19
End Date
Aug
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!
Aug
20
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Aug
20
End Date
Reptile Hike
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Join a ranger while we search high and low for reptiles and amphibians!
Aug
21
End Date
Inks Lake View of The Great American Eclipse
Inks Lake State Park
Share our partial eclipse view with the Friends of Inks Lake.
Aug
25
End Date
Bat Tour
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations required.
Aug
25
End Date
Aug
25
End Date
Aug
26
End Date
Monthly Bird Walk
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us to search for and identify some of our feathered friends!
Aug
26
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
Aug
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!
Aug
26
End Date
Kayaking 101
Mustang Island State Park
Join a ranger lead kayaking program for beginners and experts alike and get a fresh perspective on the estuary.
Aug
26
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Aug
26
End Date
Aug
26
End Date
Aug
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!
Aug
27
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Aug
27
End Date
Reptile Hike
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Join a ranger while we search high and low for reptiles and amphibians!
September 2017
Sep
1
End Date
Snakes of the Big Bend!
Davis Mountains State Park
Come to the Interpretive Center to learn from an expert and see live snakes from right here in the Big Bend!
Sep
2
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
Sep
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!
Sep
2
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Sep
2
End Date
Can't Touch This!
Inks Lake State Park
Da nah nah nah nah! I know you sang it! And I know you don't want to touch POISON IVY!
Sep
2
End Date
Sep
2
End Date
Insect Safari
Galveston Island State Park
Catching, observing, and releasing some six-legged friends!
Sep
2
End Date
Sunset Paddle
Galveston Island State Park
Adult paddling program, limited spaces available. Must RSVP
Sep
2
End Date
Sep
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!
Sep
3
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Sep
9
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
Sep
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!
Sep
9
End Date
Art in the Park - Paint The Park Day
Pedernales Falls State Park
Pedernales Falls is heating up for the summer! Come out and join us in the Butterfly Garden to take advantage of the beautiful garden scenery in the cool of the morning. Flowers, birds, butterflies, and more will provide your inspiration to create a masterpiece. Paint and paper will be provided but feel free to bring your own set! Take your creation home or add it to our garden exhibit!
Sep
9
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Sep
9
End Date
Can't Touch This!
Inks Lake State Park
Da nah nah nah nah! I know you sang it! And I know you don't want to touch POISON IVY!
Sep
9
End Date
Insect Safari
Galveston Island State Park
Catching, observing, and releasing some six-legged friends!
Sep
9
End Date
Sep
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!
Sep
10
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Sep
16
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
Sep
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!
Sep
16
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Sep
16
End Date
Insect Safari
Galveston Island State Park
Catching, observing, and releasing some six-legged friends!
Sep
16
End Date
Sunset Paddle
Galveston Island State Park
Adult paddling program, limited spaces available. Must RSVP
Sep
16
End Date
Sep
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!
Sep
17
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Sep
23
End Date
Sheldon Lake Birding League
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Put together a team and compete in the Sheldon Lake Birding League!
Sep
23
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
Sep
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!
Sep
23
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Sep
23
End Date
Insect Safari
Galveston Island State Park
Catching, observing, and releasing some six-legged friends!
Sep
23
End Date
Sep
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!
Sep
24
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Sep
30
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
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
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Sep
30
End Date
Sep
30
End Date
Sunset Paddle
Galveston Island State Park
Adult paddling program, limited spaces available. Must RSVP
Sep
30
End Date
October 2017
Oct
1
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Oct
6
End Date
Snakes of the Big Bend!
Davis Mountains State Park
Come to the Interpretive Center to learn from an expert and see live snakes from right here in the Big Bend!
Oct
7
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
Oct
7
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Oct
7
End Date
Oct
7
End Date
Zombie Apocalypse Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Could you survive and thrive during an apocalyptic event?...or an easy hike?
Oct
7
End Date
Oct
8
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Oct
14
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
Oct
14
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Oct
14
End Date
Oct
15
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Oct
21
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
Oct
21
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Oct
21
End Date
Oct
22
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Oct
28
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
Oct
28
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Oct
28
End Date
Oct
29
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
November 2017
Nov
3
End Date
Snakes of the Big Bend!
Davis Mountains State Park
Come to the Interpretive Center to learn from an expert and see live snakes from right here in the Big Bend!
Nov
4
End Date
Upper Canyon 1/2 Day Guided Hike
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
4
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
Nov
4
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Nov
4
End Date
Zombie Apocalypse Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Could you survive and thrive during an apocalyptic event?...or an easy hike?
Nov
4
End Date
Nov
5
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Nov
11
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
Nov
11
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Nov
11
End Date
Nov
12
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Nov
18
End Date
Weekly Birding Walk in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Every week a ranger guides a walk to find and identify birds, plants, sights and sounds at one of the most beautiful places in the Big Bend Region! This walk is for the amateur and experienced birder, as well as any visitor, young or old who wants to learn about wildlife, the park, and its bird life. Bring water, binoculars, and field guide.
Nov
18
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Nov
18
End Date
Nov
19
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Nov
24
End Date
Nov
25
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Nov
25
End Date
December 2017
Dec
1
End Date
Dec
1
End Date
Snakes of the Big Bend!
Davis Mountains State Park
Come to the Interpretive Center to learn from an expert and see live snakes from right here in the Big Bend!
Dec
2
End Date
Dec
2
End Date
Dec
2
End Date
Dec
8
End Date
Dec
9
End Date
Dec
9
End Date
Dec
15
End Date
Dec
16
End Date
Dec
16
End Date
Dec
22
End Date
Dec
23
End Date
Dec
29
End Date
Dec
30
End Date
January 2018
Jan
1
End Date
Jan
5
End Date
Jan
5
End Date
Snakes of the Big Bend!
Davis Mountains State Park
Come to the Interpretive Center to learn from an expert and see live snakes from right here in the Big Bend!
Jan
6
End Date
Jan
12
End Date
Jan
13
End Date
Upper Canyon 1/2 Day Guided Hike
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.
Jan
13
End Date
Jan
19
End Date
Jan
20
End Date
Jan
26
End Date
Jan
27
End Date
February 2018
Feb
2
End Date
Feb
2
End Date
Snakes of the Big Bend!
Davis Mountains State Park
Come to the Interpretive Center to learn from an expert and see live snakes from right here in the Big Bend!
Feb
3
End Date
Feb
9
End Date
Feb
10
End Date
Upper Canyon 1/2 Day Guided Hike
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
10
End Date
Feb
16
End Date
Feb
17
End Date
Feb
24
End Date
March 2018
Mar
2
End Date
Snakes of the Big Bend!
Davis Mountains State Park
Come to the Interpretive Center to learn from an expert and see live snakes from right here in the Big Bend!
Mar
10
End Date
Upper Canyon 1/2 Day Guided Hike
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 2018
Apr
6
End Date
Snakes of the Big Bend!
Davis Mountains State Park
Come to the Interpretive Center to learn from an expert and see live snakes from right here in the Big Bend!
Apr
14
End Date
Upper Canyon 1/2 Day Guided Hike
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.
May 2018
May
4
End Date
Snakes of the Big Bend!
Davis Mountains State Park
Come to the Interpretive Center to learn from an expert and see live snakes from right here in the Big Bend!