Events

March 2026

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 3

9:00a

End Date

Wild Wellness

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Connect with nature through exercise and meditation.

Apr 3

9:00a

End Date

Nature Tram Tour

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Join a park naturalist and ride along for a nature tram tour of Bentsen!

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 4

10:00a

End Date

Nesting season is around the corner. Discover what to egg-spect and become an eggs-pert! Learn about how birds prepare for nesting season, investigate different types of eggs, and create your own egg-cellent crafts!

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 11

10:00a

End Date

Archery Basics

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Learn about archery safety and techniques before trying your hand at hitting the bullseye.

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 17

7:30p

End Date

Night Ride

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.

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 18

2:00p

End Date

Birding 101

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

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

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 19

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.

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 End Date

Hawk Daze

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Wind down the spring migration season with four full days of hawk themed presentations and activities. Join us on the Hawk Tower from 9am - 11am to experience the hawk count for yourself. Then stick around for an assortment of talks and activities featuring our wild raptors!

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.