Calendar of Events

Wildlife Viewing

May 2026

May 9
8:00a
End Date

Woodland Bird Walk with Kelly Bryan

Goose Island State Park
Join retired TPWD Biologist Bryan Kelly for a walk through the woods in search of migratory warblers!
May 9
8:00a
End Date

Sea Rim State Park Big Sit

Sea Rim State Park
Attention birders and non-birders!
May 9
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May 9
9:00a
End Date

FULL - Sink Your Shucks Community Oyster Reef Restoration Event (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Registration is FULL
May 9
9:00a
End Date

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds with us!
May 9
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
May 9
10:00a
End Date

Guided Birdwatching Hike

Mission Tejas State Park
Come celebrate International Migratory Bird Day at Mission Tejas with a guided birdwatching hike!
May 9
2:30p
End Date

Roving Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Visit a ranger at Big Tree!
May 10
8:30a
End Date

Bird Banding Demonstration

Goose Island State Park
Observe expert bird banders catalogue some of Goose Island's resident and migratory birds.
May 10
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!
May 10
10:30a
End Date

Discovering Butterflies

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Grab a net and see what butterflies and other insects that are hopping and flying around LCB!
May 13
8:00a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Terns, herons, and egrets, oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
May 13
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
May 14
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May 15
8:00a
End Date

Big Sit - Great Texas Birding Classic

Inks Lake State Park
Join our Great Texas Birding Classic team and count birds along with us!
May 15
2:30p
End Date

Roving Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Visit a ranger at Big Tree!
May 15
7:30p
End Date

Night Ride

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
May 16
8:00a
End Date

Woodland Bird Walk with Kelly Bryan

Goose Island State Park
Join retired TPWD Biologist Bryan Kelly for a walk through the woods in search of migratory warblers!
May 16
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May 16
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
May 16
9:30a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Inks Lake State Park
Come join us to learn how to become a bird expert!
May 16
10:00a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
May 17
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!
May 20
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
May 21
9:00a
End Date

Nature Walk

Lost Maples State Natural Area
Join local birder Laura for a beautiful morning stroll as you discover birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and plants.
May 21
12:00p
End Date

iNaturalist and Seek Training

Lost Maples State Natural Area
Curious about how you can use your phone to explore the world around you?
May 22
10:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
May 22
8:30p
End Date

Night Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Experience the night from the perspective of some of our nocturnal wildlife!
May 22
9:00p
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.
May 23
7:30a
End Date

Mindful Meditation

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Sit in silence while you breathe and relax and listen to early morning birds songs.
May 23
8:30a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
May 23
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk

Lockhart State Park
How many birds can we find and identify around Lockhart State Park? Take a walk with a ranger to find out! All ages and experience levels welcome.
May 23
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦

Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
May 23
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May 23
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
May 23
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join our Interpretive Ranger on a hike to learn about our native flora and fauna.
May 23
2:00p
End Date

Goose Island History Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history while riding through the park on the electric tram!
May 23
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!
May 23
7:30p
End Date

Night Ride

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
May 23
8:30p
End Date

Frog & Toad Watch

Lockhart State Park
Join a park ranger to search for the amphibians that call Lockhart home!
May 23
8:30p
End Date

Blacklighting for Bugs!

Martin Creek Lake State Park
What kinds of critters shine at night?
May 24
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!
May 24
2:00p
End Date

Binoculars 101

Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
May 25
9:00a
End Date

Birding 101 Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Discover the birds of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park on this Ranger-guided hike!
May 25
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Inks Lake State Park
Come join us to learn how to become a bird expert!
May 27
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
May 27
10:00a
End Date

Stream Safari

Lockhart State Park
Wear your favorite water shoes, and join us to meet the residents of Clear Fork Creek!
May 28
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May 29
2:30p
End Date

Roving Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Visit a ranger at Big Tree!
May 29
8:00p
End Date

Discoveries in the Dark

Goose Island State Park
Explore the park after dark!
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 30
8:30a
End Date

Bentsen Birds

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May 30
9:00a
End Date

Painted Wings at Lake Whitney State Park

Lake Whitney State Park
A flutter of color awaits! Join us for Painted Wings at Lake Whitney State Park, a colorful, family-friendly educational program to learn all about our native butterflies. Learn about the fascinating life cycles, habits, and local species of these delicate pollinators.
May 30
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
May 30
10:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
May 30
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join our Interpretive Ranger on a hike to learn about our native flora and fauna.
May 30
10:00a
End Date

Underwater Discovery

Inks Lake State Park
Come join our volunteers and see what they can collect from the lake!

June 2026

Jun 3
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun 6
9:00a
End Date

Take a Walk in the Wild - National Trails Day

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Happy National Trails Day®! Be a part of the nation’s largest trails event by leaving the trails better than you found them. Any trail. Anywhere. Take the @AmericanHiking #NationalTrailsDay Pledge and learn more about how to get involved today!
Jun 6
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun 10
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun 13
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun 13
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
Jun 17
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun 20
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun 24
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jun 27
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦

Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Jun 27
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!

July 2026

Jul 1
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul 4
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul 4
9:30a
End Date

Red, White, & Blue Birds

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Star Spangled Feathers!
Jul 8
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul 11
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul 11
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
Jul 15
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul 18
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul 22
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul 25
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦

Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Jul 25
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Jul 29
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!

August 2026

Aug 1
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug 5
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug 8
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug 8
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
Aug 12
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug 15
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug 19
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug 22
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦

Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Aug 22
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug 26
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Aug 29
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!

September 2026

Sep 2
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep 5
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep 9
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep 12
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep 12
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
Sep 16
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep 19
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep 23
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep 26
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦

Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Sep 26
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Sep 30
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!

October 2026

Oct 3
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 7
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 10
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 14
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 17
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 21
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 24
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 28
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Oct 31
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!

November 2026

Nov 4
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Nov 7
9:00a
End Date

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing

San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!