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PBS Show - Austin Food Forest & More


Episode 23, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Volunteers maintain a lush urban greenspace in the middle of downtown Austin. In the driest region of Texas, some ingenious landowners have created their own desert birding oases. Conservation biologist Angela England works to stop a 20-foot-tall grass from taking over Texas creeks and rivers. Austin Food Forest - 1:20 Festival Beach Food Forest is a community garden in downtown Austin growing edible landscapes on public park land. Every second Saturday of the month, volunteers practice permaculture principles that keep this place beautiful and bountiful for everyone. It’s open to the public and folks are encouraged to harvest responsibly. Bastrop State Park - 6:17 For more than 70 years, folks have visited Bastrop State Park to enjoy its history and marvel at the Lost Pines. Forest fires and floods have ravaged the park in recent years. Now comes rebirth: new trees, new plants and new life. Come experience the park’s recovery from nature’s fury. West Texas Wetlands - 11:06 In the driest region of Texas, meet some ingenious landowners who created their own desert oasis’. From Presidio to Balmorhea, new man-made wetlands are attracting not only birds but some excited birders. And if you head to one particular oasis, you’ll see one of the rarest hummingbirds found in the United States. Parks & Wildlife People: Angela England - 19:57 At times it seems like everyone is moving to Texas. And it’s not just people. There are some unwelcome invasive species that have found the Lone Star State very inviting. Conservation biologist, Angela England has rolled up the welcome mat and is now on a mission to drive one invader back to where it came from. Postcard From Texas: Cycling Park Road 1 - 24:18 Take a two-wheeled trip between Bastrop and Buescher State Parks. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Austin Food Forrest - 1:20 Bastrop State Park - 6:17 Texas Oasis- 11:06 Parks People: Angela England - 19:57 Postcard: Cycling Park - 24:18 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/jNNwcXL29lg https://youtu.be/emUiR6qaaSE https://youtu.be/TSXuvu9RuuQ https://youtu.be/MrPP8qdW1ss Episode 23, Season 40, Program 3323 Air Dates: March 9-15, 2025 & September 7-13, 2025. When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Alligator Tracking & More


Episode 22, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Join a team of scientists as they study the elusive American alligator in the wetlands along the upper Texas coast. Witness “The Illumination,” a special annual event that highlights the architectural mysteries of Mission Espiritu Santo at Goliad State Park & Historic Site. Anglers create new underwater habitat for fish by recycling leftover construction debris. Tracking Texas Gators - 1:20 Join a team of scientists as they study the elusive American alligator in the wetlands along the upper Texas coast. Using satellite transmitters, they track these ancient predators to study their movements and uncover their secrets. Goliad Illumination - 16:39 Once a year, visitors to Goliad State Park & Historic Site can witness what is known as “The Illumination.” The Franciscan missionaries designed Mission Espiritu Santo so that on April 16th, the setting sun would shine through a window on the west end of the building and illuminate the crucifix in the east end of the chapel. Habitat Barge - 19:28 Texas Inland Fisheries celebrates the inaugural voyage of their new “habitat barge” creating artificial aquatic habitats at the bottom of Lake Fork, benefitting both fish and anglers alike. These new rocky reefs provide cover for many smaller species that larger fish feed on, making Lake Fork an even better spot for anglers. Now they’re ready to do the same for lakes across Texas. Postcard From Texas: McKinney Falls State Park - 24:17 Listen to Onion Creek flowing over limestone ledges and splashing into pools at McKinney Falls State Park. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Texas Gators - 1:20 The Illumination - 16:39 Rocky Reefs - 19:28 Postcard: McKinney Falls State Park - 24:17 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/HS1ZLZVlZBo https://youtu.be/F05obaqvhqE https://youtu.be/YQHzmjWjBaY Episode 22, Season 40, Program 3320 Air Dates: March 2-8, 2025 & August 31-September 6, 2025. When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Weekend at Ray Roberts Lake State Park


Episode 21, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Spend a weekend at Ray Roberts Lake State Park and explore why camping families, biking clubs, horse riders, dog walkers and anglers choose to spend their leisure time at this multi-faceted park north of Denton. While the large lake and oak-covered hills that make up the park feel far away from urban life, this escape is surprisingly close to the bustling cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. Weekend Getaway - 1:20 In this special episode of Texas Parks and Wildlife, we visit Ray Roberts Lake State Park for the weekend, meeting a camping family, equestrian trail-riders, mountain bikers and anglers, all enjoying this North Texas park in their own way. Find out why all of these folks choose to spend their leisure time at this multi-faceted park north of Dallas and Fort Worth. Postcard From Texas: Passing Time at Ray Roberts Lake State Park Sail along the shore, and watch the sun arc across the sky. Time flies at Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Getaway at Ray Roberts - 1:20 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/EsPcPPB92MA Episode 21, Season 40, Program 3321 Air Dates: February 23-March 2, 2025 & August 24-30, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Lights Out For Birds & More


Episode 20, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Follow volunteers monitoring bird injuries and mortalities in downtown Dallas and learn how keeping our lights out during migration can help our feathered friends. Feel the Gulf breezes and listen to the lapping water at Goose Island State Park north of Corpus Christi. Kim Shelton has spent most of her life living in state parks and now she is helping build one from the ground up. Lights Out for the Birds - 1:20 During spring and fall migration, billions of birds fly over Texas, with most traveling at night. Artificial lighting from our homes and businesses can disorient migrating birds and collisions with buildings are taking a toll. Follow a group of volunteers with Texas Conservation Alliance monitoring bird injuries and mortalities in downtown Dallas and learn how keeping lights out during bird migration can help save our feathered friends. Goose Island State Park - 11:10 Lapping water and Gulf breezes: We must be on the coast! Goose Island offers camping, fishing and birding along St. Charles and Aransas bays, north of Corpus Christi. Wild Game Cooking: Gulf Coast Barbecue Crab - 15:53 The blue crab is the most common edible crab along the Texas Gulf Coast. Blue crabmeat is tasty and can be prepared in a number of ways. Join Chef Davis Turner of Huckleberry (Austin, Texas) as he shares a special recipe for cooking up some fresh caught blue crab. Parks & Wildlife People: Kim Shelton - 19:08 In the heart of the Texas Hill Country, there is a birth happening. It’s a new Texas State Natural Area. The first in almost twenty years. But a park isn’t just trees and grasses and streams. Parks need structure. And who better to make that happen than someone who spent most of her life living in a state park. Postcard From Texas: Snow Birds - 24:11 Some chilly birds search for food in the ice and snow and brighten up an extra-cold winter day.   Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Bird collisions - 1:20 Goose Island Park - 11:10 Cooking Barbecue Crab - 15:53 Parks & Wildlife People - 19:08 Postcard: Snow Birds - 24:11 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/dUIWYkT8Wh8 https://youtu.be/Th7BPSV3Re0 https://youtu.be/fdkI2hFgJ28 https://youtu.be/j-Zzmw2hE2s Episode 20, Season 40, Program 3320 Air Dates: February 16-22, 2025 & August 17-23, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Crayfish Concerns & More


Episode 19, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Texas Parks and Wildlife aquatic biologists track a Texas invader, the Australian redclaw crayfish. Newbie anglers discover the outdoors through a mentored fishing program. Chef Davis Turner of Austin’s Huckleberry prepares a special black drum dish on the Texas Coast. Crayfish Concerns - 1:20 Texas has a new invader, the Australian redclaw crayfish. Aquatic biologists discovered the invasive crayfish in the Rio Grande Valley and are now worried that it might spread. Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site - 9:46 History is the highlight at Fort Richardson, where buildings of this North Texas frontier fort continue to loom large. But even if today’s travelers aren’t settling the West, many still come to pitch tents and blaze trails. Mentored Fishing - 14:38 Sometimes getting outdoors can be a little intimidating. Novice hunters and anglers often have a lot of questions that aren’t easily answered by “googling” it. Finding a mentor can help break down these barriers to entry. The Stewards of the Wild Program offers mentored hunting and fishing trips throughout the year with the goal of introducing a new generation of conservation leaders to Texas’ treasured outdoor traditions. Learn more at https://tpwf.org/sotw Wild Game Cooking: Black Drum on a Half-Shell - 18:57 While some prefer flounder, red drum, snapper, or some more glamorous fish, many anglers maintain that black drum less than five pounds, cleaned and prepared properly, may be better than many of these so-called "choice" fish. Join Chef Davis Turner of Huckleberry (Austin, Texas) as he cooks up a special dish from his childhood: black drum on a half-shell. Postcard From Texas: San Marcos River - 24:18 Take a relaxing trip along this wild stretch of the San Marcos River. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Crayfish Research - 1:20 History at the Fort - 9:46 Guided Fishing - 14:38 Cooking Black Drum - 18:57 Postcard: San Marcos River - 24:18 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/O3ngb6jd4d4 https://youtu.be/5M-LwrQAgY8 https://youtu.be/BtHcGLTY-uk https://youtu.be/j4bckJsZrUs Episode 19, Season 40, Program 3319 Air Dates: February 9-15, 2025 & August 10-16, 2025. When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Caddo Lake State Park & More


Episode 18, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Dive into the San Marcos River to learn how spearfishing may be our best defense against an introduced aquarium fish. Visit the state park gateway to Caddo Lake and explore its rich history and swampy mystery. An artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico improves fish habitat and the sportfishing and tourism economy. Fighting an Armored Invasion - 1:20 Some fish tank friends have become an ecological enemy. See how introduced suckermouth armored catfish are affecting the pristine San Marcos River and meet those working to control this invasion. Caddo Lake State Park - 9:31 Straddling the Texas-Louisiana border, swampy Caddo Lake in Northeast Texas has an unusual history and an enduring air of mystery. And Caddo Lake State Park is the ideal gateway to exploring the fascinating lake. Rio Grande Valley Reef - 14:57 A group in the Rio Grande Valley helps fish habitat and the local economy by creating and sustaining the largest area of artificial reef on the Texas coast. Parks and Wildlife People: Erin Freiboth - 20:50 How many people can say they have been to every state park in Texas? Erin Freiboth is one. She made it her quest to see the splendor of Texas for two reasons. She loves to connect with the natural wonders this state has to offer, and her job is to tell the story of Texas State Parks and get people outside. Postcard From Texas: Caprock Canyons State Park - 24:21 Soar like a bird over the colorful canyons and bluffs at this scenic park. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Armored Takeover - 1:20 Caddo Lake - 9:31 Rio Grande Reef - 14:57 Parks People: Erin Frieboth - 20:50 Postcard: Caprock Canyons - 24:21 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/P3kcQqu5c1M https://youtu.be/rrYD6wy3nhw https://youtu.be/6SZrr34UcO8 https://youtu.be/McXHS_SH0hs Episode 18, Season 40, Program 3318 Air Dates: February 2-8, 2025 & August 3-9, 2025. When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #texasstateparks #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - White Bass Fishing & More


Episode 17, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Some invasive ants are driving biologists crazy, but new research into control methods is underway at the lab and in the field. Tag along on a family outing and see how springtime is the ideal season to fish for white bass in Texas rivers and streams. Learn about some of the most important natural spring sites in Texas that have been protected through unique partnerships between industry, landowners and conservation organizations. Fun on the Run - 1:20 The annual white bass run in Texas provides an enjoyable day outdoors for both new and seasoned anglers. Visit some Central Texas spots where the whole family is sure to hook some fish when the white bass are running. Crazy Ants Invade - 6:37 Some invasive ants are driving biologists crazy, but research into control methods, at the lab and in the field, offer hope for keeping these ants from wreaking havoc on our most sensitive habitats. Treasuring Texas Rivers and Springs - 17:46 Water is the lifeblood of the Lone Star State—and the key to healthy people, lands and wildlife. The Nature Conservancy has protected over 200 miles of rivers and streams across Texas. With the help of farmers, ranchers, landowners and other agencies, The Nature Conservancy continues to develop best practices for land protection and water management to preserve our state's treasured freshwater habitats, species and resources. Postcard From Texas: Palmetto State Park - 23:48 Dwarf palmettos and other beautiful tropical vegetation make Palmetto State Park a botanical wonderland. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Bass Run - 1:20 Ant Invasion - 6:37 Lifeblood of Texas - 17:46 Postcard: Palmetto State Park - 23:48 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/-X5Q6Lag6SA https://youtu.be/E1sN1xBKRB8 https://youtu.be/f62azmbWnbI Episode 17, Season 40, Program 3317 Air Dates: January 26 - February 1, 2025 & July 27 - August 2, 2025. When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Recycled Playscapes & More


Episode 16, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. College students get an education in hunting, fishing, and camping. Join a team of first-time fort builders as they get together to construct a unique, nature-inspired play structure from recycled tires. Follow a survey of grassland birds near Marfa that is part of an effort to document dwindling habitat from Canada to Mexico. Searching for Desert Sparrows - 1:20 Grassland birds are declining rapidly across North America. Habitat loss has been especially tough for several species of sparrows. Research is underway from Canada to Mexico to find out how to save the disappearing grasslands and the tiny songbirds that call them home. Snake, Rattle & Roll - 8:05 We follow along as a bunch of first-time fort builders get together to fashion a nature-inspired play structure from recycled tires and other materials. The unique construction is put together as part of the annual Fortlandia exhibit at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin. Parks and Wildlife People: Mentored Hunts - 19:33 When a grateful landowner made a generous donation to Texas Parks and Wildlife, the team in Wildlife District 3 decided to use the money to help the next generation of biologists and habitat managers. They came up with an innovative way to teach college students, studying wildlife sciences, about the joys of the great outdoors. Many of the young people had little first-hand experience with nature, but now they are taking part in mentored hunts, campouts and fishing trips. The students say these new adventures and relationships with their mentors are life changing. Postcard From Texas: Lake Meredith - 24:12 Enjoy the views of the red dirt canyons and calm blue waters at this refreshing oasis in the Texas Panhandle. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Netting Sparrows - 1:20 Snake, Rattle, Roll - 8:05 Mentor Magic - 19:33 Postcard: Lake Meredith - 24:12 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/LYGHA7z5Ds8 https://youtu.be/rxf6aisV4cY https://youtu.be/wrf7JwJlLrU Episode 16, Season 40, Program 3316 Air Dates: January 19-25 & July 20-26, 2025. When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Saving Chester Island & More


Episode 15, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Meet a couple who got interested in building “pocket prairies” for native bees and butterflies. Meet the people saving an eroding island for nesting birds, in honor of a past protector. Visit the Byler Ranch, where the Texas Hill Country meets the Texas Brush Country, and where the owners are focused on wildlife restoration. Creating Habitats - 1:20 Amy and Jeff Thompson just wanted a piece of property where they could ride their bikes. But one fateful phone call to get some plants identified changed their trajectory. After learning the benefits of native plants, they've discovered a new love for their property and a wealth of natural habitat creation projects. Surfing the Sands of Monahans - 9:13 Sun, sand, and surfing are not just found at the beach. Visit Monahans Sandhills State Park near Midland-Odessa and surf, slide, or tumble down the dunes for some family fun. A Shrinking Sundown - 11:08 One of the most important rookery islands on the Texas coast is in trouble. Sundown Island in Matagorda Bay is shrinking, with its shoreline eroding at an alarming rate. But efforts are underway to save the island, in honor of its past caretaker, helping the thousands of birds that nest there. Lone Star Land Steward: Byler Ranch - 20:31 The Byler Ranch, located near Uvalde, is a stunning ranch at the confluence of the Edwards Plateau and South Texas Brush Country. The ranch has continued to grow from around 10,000 acres when purchased to over 40,000 acres of Hill Country vistas with South Texas vegetation. This ranch is a truly impressive operation focused on native wildlife management and restoration. Postcard From Texas: Devils River State Natural Area - 24:07 Scenes from the new Dan A. Hughes Unit of Devils River State Natural Area. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Creating Habitats - 1:20 Surfing at Monahans - 9:13 Shrinking Sundown - 11:08 LSLS: Byler Ranch - 20:31 Postcard: Devils River - 24:07 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/Df3phGR2nfo https://youtu.be/wlNMVETNnuw https://youtu.be/E3Z7GgLlPNA https://youtu.be/QfljJVrW_t0 Episode 15, Season 40, Program 3315 Air Dates: January 12-18, 2025 & July 13-19, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Patriot Anglers & More


Episode 14, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Join a support group that uses fly fishing as a form of therapy for veterans living with PTSD. A unique recycling program is underway, and it’s helping our bays. By returning old oyster shells up and down the coast, many Texas reefs are on the rebound. The Cibolo Creek Ranch is a sanctuary for both wildlife and Texas culture in the Big Bend region. Patriot Anglers - 1:20 Patriot Anglers helps veterans suffering from PTSD and other issues by using fly-fishing and immersion in the outdoors as a form of recreational therapy. Some are experienced anglers and others are learning to fish for the very first time. Patriot Anglers organizes mentored fishing trips like these for veterans, first-responders and members of law enforcement. Back to the Bay - 10:49 A unique recycling program is underway to help our bays. By returning old oyster shells up and down the coast, new oysters have more places to grow, and Texas reefs are on the rebound. Cibolo Creek Ranch: A West Texas Legacy - 15:07 Before the Civil War, Milton Faver built fortifications and a cattle empire around a set of springs in the Chianti Mountains. Since the early 1990s John Poindexter has restored Faver’s frontier forts and the desert grasslands that once surrounded them into an oasis known as Cibolo Creek Ranch. Postcard From Texas: Coastal Marsh - 24:26 Scenes from the salt marshes of J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Patriot Anglers - 1:20 Back to the Bay - 10:49 Cibolo Creek Ranch - 15:07 Postcard: Coastal Marsh - 24:26 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/wI7hdUeKmNk https://youtu.be/cuO6Bx83rDU https://youtu.be/uS_m0lBTv_Y Episode 14, Season 40, Program 3314 Air Dates: January 5-11, 2025 & July 6-12, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Conservation Dog Squad & More


Episode 13, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Meet the Working Dogs for Conservation, a canine team that protects Texas lakes from problematic zebra mussels. Visit the High Plains of Texas, where Stan Adcock is working to preserve the Trail of Living Waters. Grab a fishing pole and head to a coastal jetty. You’re sure to meet other anglers, and you never know what will be biting. Working Dogs for Conservation - 1:20 Zebra Mussels were first detected in Texas in 2009 at Lake Texoma. Since then, these highly invasive freshwater mussels have spread across the state, wreaking havoc on Texas lakes. They threaten fish populations and can damage boats and water systems. Now, the Working Dogs for Conservation are sniffing boats at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area to help stop the spread of these little lake monsters. Bringing Birds to Bastrop - 6:16 See what makes Bastrop, Texas a great place for birds and learn how this Central Texas community has chosen to roll out the welcome mat for birds and nature tourism in general through a special designation. Lone Star Land Steward: Adcock Ranch - 10:08 Adcock Ranch, owned by Stan Adcock since 1984, is 5,500 acres of High Plains short grass prairie near Pep, Texas. This farmland's natural springs were an important part of the historic “Trail of Living Waters” that crosses the High Plains. Today it continues to support wildlife and native prairies for future generations. Head to the Jetty - 12:43 You don’t need a fancy boat or chartered excursion to go fishing at the coast. Grab your fishing pole and spend the day at your nearest coastal jetty. You’re sure to meet some other anglers, and you may be surprised to see what’s biting. Grassland Restoration Incentive Program - 17:05 Jim Willis wanted more quail on his land, but he learned that restoring native grasses was key to wildlife populations, water, and soil health. Today the Grassland Restoration Incentive Program helps landowners improve grassland habitat. Postcard From Texas: Clouds Over Texas - 24:06 Fluffy, puffy giants go floating through air…time for some cloud watching! Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Dogs for Preservation - 1:20 Birds in Bastrop - 6:16 Adcock Ranch - 10:08 Head to the Jetty - 12:43 Grassland Restoration - 17:05 Clouds Over Texas - 24:06 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/Vnw9BJdR_dk https://youtu.be/UoH3JiOGcfw https://youtu.be/Gxg8pTYeScI https://youtu.be/nydcrYqlM-g https://youtu.be/BoUoxg3W3wg Episode 13, Season 40, Program 3313 Air Dates: December 29, 2024 - January 4, 2025 & June 29-July 5, 2025. When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Operation Game Thief & More


Episode 12, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Discover how plant experts collect seeds to help propagate rare plants and protect our natural heritage. A Texas Game Warden uncovers some fishy contraband during a routine stop. Learn about the history of our treasured parklands, and some hopes and plans for the next century of state parks. Seed Collectors - 1:20 Most people don’t think of seeds as living creatures, but that is exactly what they are. Humans have been collecting and saving seeds for thousands of years. See how this timeless skill can help us propagate rare plants and protect our natural heritage. Operation Game Thief - 5:19 Operation Game Thief is a 24/7 hotline that lets concerned citizens report hunting, fishing and boating violations to their local game wardens. If the call leads to a conviction, you could receive up to a one-thousand-dollar reward. Just call 1-800-792-GAME (4263). Texas State Parks: The First 100 Years - 7:29 The State Parks Board was created in 1923, making 2023 the 100th year of Texas’ park system. Learn about the history of our treasured parklands, and some hopes and plans for the next century of state parks. San Angelo State Park Bike Trails - 22:30 Right outside of San Angelo, the state park offers several different ecosystems to explore. With 50 miles of biking trails there are opportunities for mountain bikers of all levels to enjoy. For more information on what the park has to offer go to: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/san-angelo Postcard From Texas: Desert Bighorn of Elephant Mountain - 24:03 Elephant Mountain is home to a herd of desert bighorn sheep at this wildlife management area in the Trans-Pecos. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Collecting Seeds - 1:20 Catching Fish Poachers - 5:19 Texas State Parks: 100 Years - 7:29 San Angelo Bike Trails - 22:30 Postcard: Bighorn at Elephant Mountain - 24:03 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/8gThZv05lOA https://youtu.be/oJH7bCfA8ZE https://youtu.be/Pyb0rpxfR_E https://youtu.be/Iqw7LzenssU Episode 12, Season 40, Program 3312 Air Dates: December 22-28, 2024 & June 22-28, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - The Future of Texas Waters & More


Episode 11, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. As Texas grows and prospers, securing our water future remains a critical priority for sustaining the health and resilience of our state. Follow a team of student archers from San Antonio on their journey to compete in the state finals tournament. A passionate educator helps organize Free Fishing Day at Lake Pflugerville. In the Balance: The Future of Texas Water - 1:20 As Texas grows and prospers, securing our water future remains a critical priority for sustaining the health and resilience of our state. Because much of Texas’ water use is dedicated to agriculture, landowners are among our biggest allies in finding solutions to our water woes. The Nature Conservancy and partners are collaborating with the agricultural communities—providing incentives in exchange for access to water rights and management decisions during times of drought. Bullseye: Archery in Schools - 6:32 According to the National Archery in Schools Program, archery is a different kind of team sport. It's a great way for kids to learn focus, self-control, discipline, and patience--and it's open to any student. Follow a team of student archers from San Antonio on their journey to compete in the Texas state finals bullseye tournament. Parks & Wildlife People: Heather England - 21:42 Fishing takes skill, patience, and luck. It’s a way to connect with nature, enjoy some alone time or time with friends and family. And the thrill of the catch is hard to compare. Heather England promotes fishing for Texas Parks and Wildlife. She spends most of her time indoors working to get people outdoors. Browns Creek: Postcard From Texas - 24:34 Enjoy the soothing sights and sounds of this backwoods creek in East Texas. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Future of Texas Water - 1:20 Archery in Schools - 6:32 Heather England - 21:42 Browns Creek - 24:43 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/sErKUCVIf_Q https://youtu.be/JsgC_sxVGK8 https://youtu.be/hJ00Sk6QC64 Episode 11 Season 40, Program 3311 Air Dates: December 15-21, 2024 & June 15-21, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Hueco Rock Climbing Rodeo & More


Episode 10, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Rock climbers gather at Hueco Tanks State Park for some of the best bouldering on the planet. Volunteers learn how to conduct a prescribed fire in West Texas. Some visit parks to escape technology, but a few folks like to bring it along and do a little broadcasting. Hueco Rock Rodeo - 1:20 Every year, rock climbers gather at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site for the Hueco Rock Rodeo, a rock climbing competition amongst some of the best bouldering in the world. Meet a few climbers as they experience the challenges and natural beauty of this cherished climbing mecca. The Learning Ranch - 7:20 The 7 Oaks Ranch has forged creative partnerships with organizations and volunteers to help them manage their property for a variety of Texas wildlife. They actively implement prescribed fire, brush management, and community outreach, to educate others on land stewardship practices. Parks on the Air - 13:36 Some folks visit state parks to escape technology, but a few folks like to bring some along so they can do a little broadcasting. Razing Cane - 15:42 Texas Rivers and stream are under attack. The invasive Giant Reed threatens pretty much every river system in the state, but biologists are fighting back. We focus on the pristine Pedernales River and see what it takes to knock back this towering cane invader. Postcard From Texas: Birds of Mattox Prairie Farm - 24:14 From Purple Martins to Bobwhite Quail, enjoy some birdwatching at the Mattox Prairie Farm in Northeast Texas. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Hueco Rock Rodeo - 1:20 The Learning Ranch - 7:20 Parks on the Air - 13:36 Razing Cane - 15:42 Birds of Mattox Prairie Farm - 24:14 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/8H9GYDm2FB0 https://youtu.be/QGcg5_kRlDQ https://youtu.be/XyHb5A96qpg https://youtu.be/bcZ5KtSRppA Episode 10, Season 40, Program 3310 Air Dates: December 8-14, 2024 & June 8-14, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Saving Black Skimmers & More


Episode 9, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors.Learn about efforts underway to save one of the most threatened coastal birds in Texas, the black skimmer. Goliad State Park & Historic Site is known for its connection to history. It also has a connection to the San Antonio River as part of the Goliad Paddling Trail. An East Texas family carries on the tradition of prescribed fire. Skimmer Savers - 1:20 If you’re lucky, you might see this bird flying along the shoreline skimming the surface of the water—it’s the Black Skimmer, and it’s in trouble. Take a look at efforts underway to save one of the most threatened coastal birds in Texas. Conserving Texas Grasslands - 11:44 Grassland habitat is the most endangered and diminished type of habitat in North America. Large-scale habitat destruction is a major factor in the precipitous decline of grassland birds. In Texas, The Nature Conservancy is taking steps to conserve what’s left. Paddling Goliad - 17:16 Goliad State Park & Historic Site is known for its connection to history. It also has a connection to the San Antonio River as part of the Goliad Paddling Trail. Take a leisurely float down this meandering river. Lone Star Land Steward: Rocky Hill Ranch - 20:08 After twenty years of working in the refineries in Houston, Blaine Morton retired and bought his family a deer hunting ranch in the Pineywoods of East Texas. Blaine soon began to learn about ways to improve the land for wildlife, including using prescribed fire. Blaine’s enthusiasm for taking care of the land has spread to his family and his neighbors. Because of his efforts, he has been awarded with a Lone Star Land Steward Award by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Postcard From Texas: Coastal Prairie - 24:06 Enjoy a variety of prairie plants as the sun rises on a coastal prairie south of Houston. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Skimmer Savers - 1:20 Conserving Texas Grasslands - 11:44 Paddling Goliad - 17:16 Lone Star Land Steward: Rocky Hill Ranch - 20:08 Postcard From Texas: Coastal Prairie - 24:06 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/RuOjfvOfIQc https://youtu.be/6wyeeH_v-rk https://youtu.be/kE_ikUmWbSI https://youtu.be/IOrM1HTLVU8 Episode 9, Season 40, Program 3309 Air Dates: December 1-7, 2024 & June 1-7, 2025 Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - In Tune With Nature & More


Episode 8, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. The connection between artistic inspiration and the natural world comes to life in three unique profiles. Find out how an annual cleanup of lost and abandoned crab traps in our coastal bays and waterways helps save crabs and other sea life. And see how a man-made wetland near Dallas cleans water while teaching the next generation about nature. In Tune with Nature - 1:20 Art and nature have been intertwined since ancient times. The connection between music and the natural world comes to life in three unique profiles. A composer writes orchestral arrangements for the stage. A site-specific dance troupe find inspiration in the sounds of a waterfall. A tech innovator brings alive the inner life of plants with his musical invention. The Crab Trap Collectors - 12:07 For ten days each February, Texas bays are closed to crab trapping and derelict traps are collected by the thousands. Follow some dedicated volunteers as they clean up abandoned traps and save fish and crabs from the threat of ghost fishing. John Bunker Sands Wetland Center - 18:02 The John Bunker Sands Wetland Center is a one-of-a-kind outdoor classroom. Here kids can journey through a unique wetland ecosystem. But it’s much more than a place to explore, this wetland also works to clean water naturally, filtering millions of gallons of Trinity River water each day to help provide clean drinking water to a growing Texas. Postcard From Texas: Lake Whitney State Park - 24:11 Relax on a quiet summer afternoon at Lake Whitney State Park. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 In Tune With Nature - 1:20 Crab Trap Collectors - 12:07 John Bunker Sands Wetland Center - 18:02 Lake Whitney State Park - 24:11 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/imOvWnxR-fc https://youtu.be/Mb2am-BNeRs https://youtu.be/W8CcPCn6nfY Episode 8, Season 40, Program 3308 Air Dates: November 26 - December 30, 2024 & May 25 - May 31, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Famous Trees of Texas & More


Episode 7, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. From majestic oak to towering cypress, get to know a few of the state park system’s most famous trees and see what makes them special. Check out the Mission Reach Paddling Trail just south of downtown San Antonio. See how a redesigned boat is giving anglers with disabilities easier access to the water and helping a boat captain reclaim his career. Famous Trees of Texas State Parks - 1:20 From majestic oaks to towering cypress, our state parks contain many remarkable trees. Three of them have risen to such a level of historical importance that they have been included on the Texas A&M Forest Service’s Famous Trees of Texas Registry. Get to know a few of the state park system’s most famous trees and see what makes them special. Mission Reach Paddling Trail - 13:53 When you think of a river adventure in San Antonio, the famous Riverwalk comes to mind. But there is a paddling trail of a different sort that’s worth checking out. Lone Star Land Steward: Dynamite and Mill Creek Ranch - 17:42 The Dynamite and Mill Creek Ranch is just south of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The owners of this ranch have worked hard to preserve thousands of acres of prairie that supports a variety of wildlife including deer, turkey, quail, pollinators, and eagles. The ICAN Boat - 21:00 Shane Wilson and Tim Lippoldt had an instant connection when Shane realized Tim was the missing piece to his boat, the ICAN. The ICAN is a twenty-five-foot Triton boat designed to lift people with physical disabilities in and out of the water and take them fishing. See how the ICAN is bringing a new attraction to South Padre Island. Postcard From Texas: Spring at Mattox Prairie Farm - 24:28 The wildflowers are blooming in Northeast Texas at Mattox Prairie Farm. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Famous Tress of Texas - 1:20 Mission Reach Paddling - 13:53 Dynamite and Mill Creek Ranch - 17:42 The ICAN Boat - 21:00 Spring at Mattox Prairie Farm - 24:28 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/o5l9OX62D8M https://youtu.be/Z9jMaN1nU4c https://youtu.be/ALAsQN6xnC8 https://youtu.be/jWE0wgHm74Q Episode 7, Season 40, Program 3307 Air Dates: November 17-23, 2024 & May 18-24, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode#texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark

PBS Show - Game Warden Gear & More


Episode 6, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. From airboats to night vision scopes, Gear Up for Game Wardens provides specialty equipment for Texas Game Wardens. Introduced diseases could pose a threat to native shrimp and an entire industry. See how anglers can help keep Texas shrimp stocks healthy. Off-road bicycling meets backpacking, as a group tests their endurance and documents their journey. Gear Up for Game Wardens - 1:20 From airboats to night vision scopes, Gear Up for Game Wardens provides specialty equipment Texas Game Wardens use to maintain safety and ensure the highest level of service for the people of Texas. Shrimp Science - 9:22 Shrimping in Texas is a billion-dollar business, but concerns are mounting that introduced diseases could pose a serious threat to native shrimp and an entire industry. See how scientists and saltwater anglers play a role in keeping Texas shrimp stocks healthy. Terroir - 15:24 Sometimes the journey is as big as the destination, especially if you’re carrying everything you need while camping and traveling by bicycle. Off-road bicycling meets backpacking in this adventure travelogue, as a group tests their endurance and documents their trek through Big Bend Ranch State Park. Postcard From Texas: South Padre Island - 23:57 Enjoy an afternoon in South Padre, catching waves at the beach and fish on the jetty. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Game Wardens - 1:20 Shrimp Science - 9:22 Terroir - 15:24 South Padre Island - 23:57 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/Dczff5kgYc4 https://youtu.be/x2aWIRCSjaY https://youtu.be/yIOq2f2OFn0 https://youtu.be/JNEVi2AjfFw Episode 6, Season 40, Program 3306 Air Dates: November 10-16, 2024 & May 11-17, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Whooping Crane Festival & More


Episode 5, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Birders from all over the world flock to Port Aransas to take part in the annual Texas Whooping Crane Festival. Visit a park on the edge of East Texas where families find water, woods, and wildlife, along with primitive camping and some rather fancy cabins nestled in the trees. Follow the Mother Neff Pecan Tree as it becomes a time capsule to celebrate the Texas State Parks centennial. Watching Whoopers - 1:20 The whooping crane is one of the rarest birds in the world. The only remaining wild population of whooping cranes winters at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Every year birders flock to here as well to take part in the Port Aransas Whooping Crane Festival. Fort Boggy State Park - 7:27 Visit a park on the edge of East Texas where families find water, woods, and wildlife, along with primitive camping and some rather fancy cabins nestled in the trees. The Fox Finders - 11:39 One fleet little fox is seldom seen. Is it vanishing from its range in Texas? A research team labors long hours to learn if time is running out for this elegant animal in the Panhandle Plains. Centennial Time Capsule - 21:30 During 2023's centennial celebration of Texas State Parks, park staff from across the state cast an eye to the past and the future and got together to build a Centennial Time Capsule, which they hope will capture the spirit of the first 100 years of Texas State Parks while still inspiring future generations to get outside. Lost Maples State Natural Area: Postcard From Texas - 24:14 The fall colors are showing at Lost Maples State Natural Area. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Whooping Cranes - 1:20 Fort Boggy State Park - 7:27 Swift Foxes - 11:39 Time Capsule - 21:30 Lost Maples SNA - 24:14 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/9ydThHKpPPk https://youtu.be/yrI3TnmHklg https://youtu.be/VoljXUt1zTs https://youtu.be/LOmcMkFTeek https://youtu.be/Lu9VYbterzg Episode 5, Season 40, Program 3305 Air Dates: November 3-9, 2024 & May 4-10, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark

PBS Show - Wild Wetlands Duck Hunt & More


Episode 4, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Join some duck hunters at the Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area and learn how these wetlands are designed for wildlife. From paddling the bays, to sliding through a saltwater marsh, Port O'Connor has one of the best coastal paddling trails in the state. Viewing a solar eclipse is a wonderful experience, especially with friends and family at a beautiful place like Garner State Park. The Wild Wetlands - 1:20 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) provide public hunting opportunities for all Texans. Follow a father passing on a hunting tradition to his children at the annual Justin Hurst WMA youth waterfowl hunt. Behind the scenes, biologists work year-round to protect, conserve, and develop fertile hunting grounds. Port O’Connor Paddling Trail - 9:30 If you love to paddle and you want to get away there is no better paddling trail than the one in Port O’Connor. From paddling the bays, to sliding through a saltwater marsh, this one of the best coastal paddling trails in the state. Blanco River Restoration - 12:56 Massive floods in 2015 destroyed much of the natural habitat along the Blanco River. Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists have been working with landowners along the river to help re-establish trees and grasses, and by educating locals about the importance of managing healthy river ecosystems that are more resilient to the effects of flooding. Eclipse Village - 18:27 Viewing a solar eclipse is a wonderful experience, especially with friends and family at a beautiful place like Garner State Park. Dr. Kate Russo is a professional eclipse chaser and she’s organized an eclipse village to celebrate this celestial event. Eclipses are a semi-annual phenomenon and Texas state parks are a great place to view them together. Sibley Last Chance Ranch: Lone Star Land Steward - 21:26 Welcome to Sibley Last Chance Ranch, nestled in the heart of West Texas. Owned and operated by the Sibley Family for 125 years, this ranch is a testament to dedication, tradition, and a deep love for the land. Led by Bill Sibley and his family, they’re on a mission to restore and preserve the grasslands of the region, one acre at a time. South Padre Birds: Postcard From Texas - 24:56 Soar with the birds around the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Justin Hurst WMA - 1:20 Port O’Connor Paddling Trail - 9:30 Blanco River Restoration - 12:56 Eclipse at Garner State Park - 18:27 Sibley Last Chance Ranch - 21:26 South Padre Birds - 24:56 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/m0zAzbqG7rM https://youtu.be/eBpYuLFjLJI https://youtu.be/K2l1tRGMxyQ https://youtu.be/ROTVIQK6leE https://youtu.be/cLLF8Q2NKeU Episode 4, Season 40, Program 3304 Air Dates: October 27-November 2, 2024 & April 27-May 3, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark

PBS Show - Motorcycling Across Texas & More


Episode 3, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Join two friends traversing Texas on motorcycles and follow their adventure as they explore the state’s gravel roads. Travel to San Angelo State Park where wide-open spaces abound and visitors can hike, bike, or gallop across more than 50 miles of trails. Spend time with a birder keeping an eagle eye on migrating hawks in the Rio Grande Valley. Lone Star Way Up - 1:20 Two friends traverse Texas on motorcycle, from the state’s lowest elevation to its highest. Follow along on this adventurous journey from east to west across the state. San Angelo State Park - 10:25 For a day of fun at San Angelo State Park, you can camp, hike, bike, or saddle up your horse. Or you can hit the water for some fishing, swimming and boating. Hikers, bikers, and horseback riders find adventure on over 50 miles of trails. MT7 Ranch: Lone Star Land Steward - 14:37 Located eight miles east of Breckenridge, Texas, the MT7 Ranch has elements of cross timbers, prairies, and rolling plains ecological areas. Landowners Mike and Mary Terry focus on the core principles of promoting good land stewardship, providing recreational activities, using the ranch as an outdoor classroom, and running an agri-business. The MT7 Ranch is the recipient of the 2024 Leopold Conservation Award. Hawk Watcher - 20:46 Park visitors count high-flying raptors and other flocks of migrating birds from atop the hawk observation tower at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. Guests learn about the Hawk Watch citizen science program from a long-time park volunteer as they join in the action. Hueco Tanks: Postcard From Texas - 24:07 For thousands of years, people have trekked to these rock hills in far west Texas. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Texas Road Trip - 1:20 San Angelo State Park - 10:25 MT7 Ranch - 14:37 Hawk Watcher - 20:46 Hueco Tanks - 24:07 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/HEZPVp26T1Y https://youtu.be/0lzvdnwfCCA https://youtu.be/KjCdQSWVB60 https://youtu.be/uWTz22kjGZQ Episode 3, Season 40, Program 3303 October 20-26, 2024 & April 20-26, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark

PBS Show - Bears Bounce Back & More


Episode 2, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Black bears, once common across Texas, were extirpated by the 1950s. Today, the species is experiencing a comeback in western regions of the state. Take a deep dive into Longhorn Cavern and explore a place rich in both interesting history and fascinating geology. Efforts are underway to protect, conserve, and restore the Sabal Palm forests of South Texas. Return of the Black Bear - 1:20 Black bears, once common across Texas, were extirpated by the 1950s. Today, the species is experiencing a comeback in western regions of the state. In hopes of better understanding bear populations, the Borderlands Research Institute is leading a multiyear study to collect information important for the proper management of the species. In Sanderson, a landowner learns to live with bears. The Pier: Goose Island State Park - 11:25 One of the more popular attractions at Goose Island State Park is the 1,620-foot-long fishing pier anchoring the park’s bayfront. Spend some time over the water, feeling the Gulf breezes, and seeing what takes the bait. Southmost Preserve: A Treasure at the Tip of Texas - 14:58 The southern tip of Texas was once home to a vast forest of Sabal Palms, nurtured by rich South Texas soil. But over time, those forests have been almost completely cleared for agriculture. Now, efforts are underway that will protect, conserve, and restore this natural heritage. Longhorn Cavern State Park - 19:31 Longhorn Cavern is a hidden gem ready to be explored. This unique river-formed cave has been home to an underground restaurant, a concert hall, and a fallout shelter. Follow along on a tour to experience the magnificent geology and to hear some tales about the history of this legendary Hill Country cavern. Mill Creek: Postcard From Texas - 24:34 Spend some time reflecting by the water at Mill Creek Ranch in Ellis County, just west of Italy, Texas. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Black Bears Return - 1:20 Goose Island State Park - 11:25 Southmost Preserve - 14:58 Longhorn Cavern State Park - 19:31 Mill Creek - 24:34 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/FDtoKmHV9l4 https://youtu.be/L6nvHJqbKAE https://youtu.be/JLZHgCyKRGM https://youtu.be/Cte99HiF4UE Episode 2, Season 40, Program 3302 Air Dates: October 13-19, 2024 & April 13-19, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark

PBS Show - Gator Guardians & More


Episode 1, Season 40 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Meet a game warden father and his biology professor son who monitor alligators and their ecosystem at Brazos Bend State Park. Follow a family in the Rio Grande Valley enjoying a day in the field on a dove hunt and back home for dinner. Julie Mattox transforms an overgrazed dairy farm into a tallgrass prairie classroom, inviting both children and wildlife to appreciate this restored landscape. The Gator Guardians - 1:20 Meet a game warden father and his biology professor son who monitor alligators and their ecosystem at Brazos Bend State Park. Lake Somerville State Park and Trailway - 6:11 Fishing, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, birding, hiking – whatever your outdoor passion, you can pursue it at Lake Somerville State Park and Trailway. Hunting Las Palomas - 12:25 Dove hunting is a family tradition for a South Texas family. Follow them on a dove hunt at Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area and back home for dinner. Mattox Prairie Farm: Lone Star Land Steward - 19:49 Julie Mattox transformed an overgrazed dairy farm into a tallgrass prairie. But instead of getting rid of the cows, she uses them as a tool to restore the prairie ecosystem. Now it’s a haven for migratory birds, but it’s also an outdoor classroom where children learn about the prairie ecosystem and the wonders of nature. Chaparral Wildlife Management Area: Postcard From Texas - 24:00 In the brush country southwest of San Antonio, the “Chap” is home to javelina, bobwhite quail, Texas tortoise, and a whole lot more. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Gator Guardians - 1:20 Lake Somerville State Park - 6:11 Hunting Las Palomas - 12:25 Mattox Prairie Farm - 19:49 Chaparral WMA - 24:00 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/H_TWWegyLFA https://youtu.be/DgDpZO3vJw0 https://youtu.be/vh7vqfHVepI https://youtu.be/WLzLYz7LOqU Episode 1, Season 40, Program 3301 Air Dates: October 6-12, 2024 & April 6-12, 2025 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark

PBS Show - Trail Running & More


Episode 22, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Trail runners explore the wilds of Texas and discover a sense of empowerment, community, and adventure. Texas Game Wardens are helping check for illegally transported game and fish resources at the border. Located right in the heart of downtown Waco, the Bosque Bluffs and Brazos Bridges paddling trails provide a unique view of the outdoors. Trail Runners - 1:20 Trail runners explore the wilds of Texas and discover a sense of empowerment, community, and adventure. From urban greenspaces to vast open parklands, these runners find an abundance of opportunities to lace up and explore the wilderness around them. Some run to escape it all and others run for the company and camaraderie of speeding down a trail together in the pre-dawn darkness of a forested trail. Port of Entry - 6:44 The Lincoln-Juarez International Bridge at the Laredo Port of Entry teems with a steady influx of passenger vehicles, buses, and freight. It’s one of the busiest international crossings along the United States-Mexico border, and Texas Game Wardens are helping check for illegally transported game and fish resources. The Legend of Hells Gate - 8:50 Hells Gate, popular boating destination on Possum Kingdom Lake, has a lot more to offer than just parking your boat for a relaxing afternoon. The 90-feet tall limestone cliffs are a fantastic fishing destination by boat or kayak. There's also some interesting history behind how this landmark got its name. Swift Saviors - 12:26 From raising chicks to building nest boxes, meet a husband-and-wife team, that’s spent half their lives working to save the Chimney Swift. Waco Paddling Trails - 21:42 Located right in the heart of downtown Waco, the Bosque Bluffs and Brazos Bridges paddling trails provide a unique view of the outdoors. The trails offer easy access to paddling trips for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Mouth of the Brazos: Postcard From Texas - 23:44 Take a break with some wading waterfowl where the Brazos River meets the Gulf of Mexico. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Trail Runners - 1:20 Port of Entry - 6:44 Hells Gate - 8:50 Chimney Swifts - 12:26 Waco Paddling Trails - 21:42 Brazos River - 23:44 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/QGA500lsRnE https://youtu.be/3A4Ci5MD0hg https://youtu.be/Zen3VfnJMaA https://youtu.be/J9kbGVQLJso https://youtu.be/nP19mgUmAEs Episode 22, Season 39, Program 3222 Air Dates: March 3-9, 2024 & September 1-7, 2024 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark #outdooradventure #texasoutdoors #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode

PBS Show - Laguna Madre Special


Episode 26, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. On this special episode of Texas Parks and Wildlife, we head to the coast to explore the sparkling waters of the Lagune Madre. This long, narrow bay system stretches 130 miles between Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande. Follow along as we go wade fishing in the shallows, birding along the bay, and studying the natural wonders of this pristine Texas treasure. The Lure of The Laguna Madre - 1:20 Join the Islander Anglers, a saltwater and freshwater fishing club at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, as they go after black drum in the shallow waters of the upper Laguna Madre. Birds of The Laguna Madre - 7:42 During the fall bird migration, the Laguna Madre provides a critical stopover for many migratory songbirds and a sanctuary for resident and overwintering species of shorebirds and waterfowl. The South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center is a great place to get a look at some of these majestic bird species. Tag along with a group of birders as they discover what birds are arriving on this windy fall day. The Science of Saving Baffin Bay - 13:12 The salty waters of Baffin Bay, part of the upper Laguna Madre, have long been a fishing hotspot for anglers on the Texas coast. Over the last few decades however, scientists have become concerned with the water quality and other threats to these important fish populations. The Harte Research Institute and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department have been working to monitor the conditions of the bay and ensure a healthy future for the Laguna Madre. Laguna Madre Sunset: Postcard From Texas - 24:27 Wind down with the wildlife as the sun sets along the Laguna Madre. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Fishing Laguna Madre - 1:20 Birding Laguna Madre - 7:42 Saving Baffin Bay - 13:12 Laguna Madre Sunset - 24:27 Stories from this episode: https://youtu.be/mdmVQKONbbk https://youtu.be/gwy1BuncJUg https://youtu.be/UomghvCt8i4 Episode 26, Season 39, Program 3226 Air Dates: March 31 - April 6, 2024 & September 29 - October 5, 2024 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasparkswildlife/ #lagunamadre #texasoutdoors #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode