Calendar of Events

Wildlife Viewing

January 2025

Jan 24
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan 25
8:15a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use binoculars to spot all kinds of birds feeding in our Bird Sanctuary!
Jan 25
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my!
Jan 25
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.
Jan 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.
Jan 25
9:00a
End Date

Birding for Beginners

Lockhart State Park
Whet your beak with this introductory bird walk!
Jan 25
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Jan 25
9:00a
End Date

Birding the Island

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Bird the diverse habitats of Texas State Parks' largest island!
Jan 25
1:00p
End Date

Meet Dexter the Corn Snake!

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Observe our resident corn snake, Dexter, up close. Discover the many different snakes that call this area home.
Jan 26
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Jan 26
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.
Jan 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.
Jan 28
8:15a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use binoculars to spot all kinds of birds feeding in our Bird Sanctuary!
Jan 29
8:15a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use binoculars to spot all kinds of birds feeding in our Bird Sanctuary!
Jan 29
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my!
Jan 29
8:30a
End Date

Whooper Walk - 1/22 CANCELED

Goose Island State Park
Due to inclement weather, this program has been canceled for January 22. This program will resume on 1/29.
Jan 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.
Jan 30
8:15a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use binoculars to spot all kinds of birds feeding in our Bird Sanctuary!
Jan 30
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Jan 31
8:15a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use binoculars to spot all kinds of birds feeding in our Bird Sanctuary!
Jan 31
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan 31
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.
Jan 31
9:00a
End Date

Birding Tour

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!

February 2025

Feb 1
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my!
Feb 1
8:30a
End Date

All About Armadillos

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn about the Texas state small mammal
Feb 1
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.
Feb 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.
Feb 2
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Feb 2
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.
Feb 2
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.
Feb 5
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my!
Feb 5
8:30a
End Date

Whooper Walk - 1/22 CANCELED

Goose Island State Park
Due to inclement weather, this program has been canceled for January 22. This program will resume on 1/29.
Feb 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.
Feb 6
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Feb 7
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Feb 7
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.
Feb 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!
Feb 8
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my!
Feb 8
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.
Feb 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.
Feb 8
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Feb 8
9:00a
End Date

Bird Walk 101

Palmetto State Park
Join us on this guided hike to learn about the birds that call Palmetto SP home.
Feb 9
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Feb 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.
Feb 9
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.
Feb 12
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my!
Feb 12
8:30a
End Date

Whooper Walk - 1/22 CANCELED

Goose Island State Park
Due to inclement weather, this program has been canceled for January 22. This program will resume on 1/29.
Feb 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.
Feb 13
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Feb 14
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Feb 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.
Feb 15
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my!
Feb 15
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.
Feb 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.
Feb 15
9:00a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Feb 16
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Feb 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.
Feb 16
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.
Feb 17
10:00a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Feb 19
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my!
Feb 19
8:30a
End Date

Whooper Walk - 1/22 CANCELED

Goose Island State Park
Due to inclement weather, this program has been canceled for January 22. This program will resume on 1/29.
Feb 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.
Feb 20
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Feb 21
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Feb 21
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.
Feb 22
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my!
Feb 22
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.
Feb 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.
Feb 22
9:00a
End Date

Coffee With the Birds

Blanco State Park
Enjoy your morning coffee with a side of bird watching!
Feb 22
9:00a
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.
Feb 22
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Feb 22
9:00a
End Date

Bird Walk 101

Palmetto State Park
Join us on this guided hike to learn about the birds that call Palmetto SP home.
Feb 22
10:00a
End Date

Birding 101

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn how to use a field guide & binoculars before heading down the trail to see what birds we can find!
Feb 23
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Feb 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.
Feb 23
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.
Feb 26
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tour

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my!
Feb 26
8:30a
End Date

Whooper Walk - 1/22 CANCELED

Goose Island State Park
Due to inclement weather, this program has been canceled for January 22. This program will resume on 1/29.
Feb 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.
Feb 27
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Tour

Goose Island State Park
What birds can you find in the Live Oak-Red Bay forest?
Feb 28
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Feb 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.

March 2025

Mar 2
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Mar 4
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Fish

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar 5
8:30a
End Date

Whooper Walk - 1/22 CANCELED

Goose Island State Park
Due to inclement weather, this program has been canceled for January 22. This program will resume on 1/29.
Mar 5
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Fish

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar 5
2:00p
End Date

Homeschool Class: Fish

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar 6
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Fish

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar 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!
Mar 8
9:00a
End Date

Birding Festival

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Enjoy a day of bird themed family-friendly outdoor and indoor activities... including a live bird show!
Mar 8
9:00a
End Date

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds with us!
Mar 9
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Mar 15
2:00p
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Mar 16
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Mar 22
9:00a
End Date

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds with us!
Mar 23
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!
Mar 30
8:30a
End Date

Birding with Bob

Goose Island State Park
Visit the birding hotspots of the park!

April 2025

Apr 5
9:00a
End Date

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds with us!
Apr 12
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!
Apr 19
9:00a
End Date

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds with us!

May 2025

May 10
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!

June 2025

Jun 14
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!

July 2025

Jul 12
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!

August 2025

Aug 9
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!

September 2025

Sep 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!

October 2025

Oct 11
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!

November 2025

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!

December 2025

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!