March 2, 2016

Lake Livingston State Park Hosts Birds of Prey Presentation

LIVINGSTON – Birds of prey will soon soar overhead at Lake Livingston State Park for a unique educational program.

Feb. 25, 2016

Rule Changes Concerning Pets at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area to Take Effect March 1

FREDERICKSBURG— Beginning March 1, new rules will take effect at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area designed to balance the need to better protect sensitive natural habitats atop the rock, including the vernal pools, and still allow visitors to continue to enjoy central Texas’ most popular destination with their pets.

Feb. 23, 2016

Texas Children in Nature Aims to End Nature Deficit Disorder

AUSTIN – Today, children spend between seven and eleven hours a day indoors sedentary with media and only minutes a day playing outdoors.

Feb. 18, 2016

Spring into Fishing at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—Families looking for a place to have an inexpensive, rewarding family vacation during spring break need look no farther than the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens.

Feb. 17, 2016

Prescribed Burn Planned for Cedar Hill State Park

CEDAR HILL – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Wildland Fire Team will conduct a prescribed burn at Cedar Hill State Park for two to three days in February or March.

Feb. 16, 2016

Historic Legislation Promises Bright Future for Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – Breakthrough legislation passed by the 84th Texas Legislature is providing a significant increase in dedicated funding for Texas state parks. House Bill 158 dedicates 94 percent of state sales tax revenue attributed to sporting goods to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for state park facilities and operations, plus funds to help cities and counties across the state build and improve community parks.

Feb. 11, 2016

Texas Buffalo Soldiers Celebrate 20th Anniversary during Black History Month with events at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Buffalo Soldiers program celebrates its 20th anniversary during Black History Month with living history events at three Texas state parks.

Feb. 9, 2016

Whole Earth Provision Co. Hosts Banff Film Festival Benefitting Texas State Parks

AUSTIN — For the fifth year in a row, Whole Earth Provision Co. will donate the proceeds from the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Texas State Parks. This Texas-based travel, adventure and nature store has sponsored the film festival in Austin for over a decade and always selects a worthy organization to receive the proceeds.

Feb. 8, 2016

Garner State Park Taking Steps to Remove Invasive Exotic Axis Deer

CONCAN – Several hundred undesirable visitors to Garner State Park have been abusing this treasured Hill Country destination, leaving park officials with little choice but to take strong measures to remedy the problem. Invasive exotic axis deer are eating up a limited supply of the groceries and displacing the local inhabitants.

Big Tree at Goose Island State Park to Receive Special Care

ROCKPORT – This week, certified arborists will tend to “Big Tree” at Goose Island State Park, providing the aging icon with the best possible care.