Events

March 2026

Mar 19

9:00a

End Date

Birding Tram Tour

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Join a park naturalist and ride along for an easy birding experience.

Mar 19

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Mar 19

2:00p

End Date

Learn how birds prepare for nesting season! Home Tweet Home is a fun, family-friendly program that explores the wonders of nesting season—when it begins, how birds prepare, the different types of nests they build, and the fascinating materials and techniques they use—ending with a hands-on “build your own nest” craft for all ages to enjoy.

Mar 20

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Mar 20

7:30p

End Date

Night Ride

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.

Mar 21

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Mar 21

10:00a

End Date

Birding Basics

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Learn the basics of birding and what makes birdwatching such a popular hobby. No experience required!

Mar 22

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Mar 22

10:00a

End Date

Botany & Brushes

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Join a naturalist and learn about native plants through a guided paint tutorial using natural materials. Each session will focus on a new plant and discuss how to ID, range distribution, plant anatomy, uses to wildlife, and more! All materials provided.

Mar 23

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Mar 24

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Mar 25

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Mar 26

9:00a

End Date

Birding Tram Tour

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Join a park naturalist and ride along for an easy birding experience.

Mar 26

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Mar 27

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Mar 28

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Mar 28

10:00a

End Date

Birding Basics

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Learn the basics of birding and what makes birdwatching such a popular hobby. No experience required!

Mar 29

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Mar 29

1:00p

End Date

Fishing for Beginners

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Get certified! Become a bona fide angler with Bentsen State Park. Open to all ages.

Mar 30

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Mar 31

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

April 2026

Apr 1

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 2

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 3

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 4

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 5

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 6

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 7

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 8

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 9

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 10

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 11

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 12

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 13

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 14

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 15

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 16

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 17

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 18

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 19

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 20

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 21

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 22

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 23

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 24

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 25

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 26

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 27

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 28

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 29

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

Apr 30

9:00a

End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.