Barton Warnock Visitor Center

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February 2026

Feb 7
1:00p
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Don't be a Square come have some Prickly Pear

Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join park ranger Arian to learn what's cooking in the borderlands!
Feb 13
10:00a
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Bird Walk

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on a bird walk into Little Brown Canyon.
Feb 14
7:00p
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Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*

Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Feb 20
6:30p
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Desert Adaptations Night Hike

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for a night hike as we explore how plants, animals, and even people have adapted to the desert for thousands of years!
Feb 27
10:00a
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The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Rangers to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Feb 28
9:00a
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Rise and Shine: Our Closest Star

Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join us for a cup of coffee or tea for a sunshine viewing through a telescope!
Feb 28
11:00a
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Skins & Skulls

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Omar to learn about some of the critters that call BBRSP home.

March 2026

Mar 7
8:30p
End Date

Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*

Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Mar 14
8:30p
End Date

Backyard Astronomy at Fort Leaton

Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Mar 20
8:30p
End Date

Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*

Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.