Barton Warnock Visitor Center

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February 2026

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 6
9:00a
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Bird Watching

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
Mar 7
8:30p
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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.
Mar 10
9:00a
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Ojito Adentro Hike

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a park ranger for a hike to a hidden desert oasis.
Mar 11
10:00a
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Closed Canyon Hike

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a park ranger this spring break for a cool guided hike of the Closed Canyon at BBRSP.
Mar 11
11:00a
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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!
Mar 12
10:00a
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Hoodoos Trail Hike

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger for a guided hike through the Hoodoos, an area rich in history, biodiversity, and geology!
Mar 12
8:30p
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Moth-O-Geddon: The Night Shift in Big Bend Ranch

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for Moth-o-geddon, a celebration of the desert’s nocturnal pollinators! Discover the vital role moths play in the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem and learn how protecting our night skies helps them thrive.
Mar 13
11:00a
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Tied Together: The Story about the Yucca and its Moth

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
A desert friendship like no other. Meet the flower and moth that can’t live without each other. Get hands-on and try your skill at making traditional rope using yucca fibers.
Mar 14
11:00a
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Our Nearest Star

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Omar for an up-close view of the Sun.
Mar 14
8:30p
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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 19
8:30p
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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.
Mar 20
8:30p
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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.
Mar 21
9:00a
End Date

Bird Watching

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
Mar 27
11:00a
End Date

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!
Mar 28
9:00a
End Date

Bird Watching

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!