Goose Island State Park

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Call (361) 729-2858 or email the park to schedule a program or field trip for your group.

October 2025

Oct 10
2:00p
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Roving Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Visit a ranger at Big Tree!
Oct 11
9:00a
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Monarch Butterfly Tagging

Goose Island State Park
Go beyond Big Tree with a ranger and Texas Master Naturalist as we search for Monarch butterflies!
Oct 11
2:30p
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iNaturalist 101: Discovering the Outdoors

Goose Island State Park
Using smartphones, we'll discover the world around us!
Oct 11
2:30p
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Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
Oct 17
6:00p
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Bat Craft and Guided Hike

Goose Island State Park
Make your own flappy bat and take it on a guided hike as we search for real bats!
Oct 18
8:30a
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Kayak Tour of St. Charles Bay (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
What will we discover on the bay?
Oct 18
9:00a
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Monarch Butterfly Tagging

Goose Island State Park
Go beyond Big Tree with a ranger and Texas Master Naturalist as we search for Monarch butterflies!
Oct 19
2:30p
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
Oct 24
6:30p
End Date

Insects of the Night

Goose Island State Park
It's a whole different world at night, let's discover some new insects!
Oct 31
6:00p
End Date

Bat Craft and Guided Hike

Goose Island State Park
Make your own flappy bat and take it on a guided hike as we search for real bats!

December 2025

Dec 13
5:30p
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Christmas in the Park

Goose Island State Park
See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities, and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!

January 2026

Jan 10
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting (moved to JANUARY 10)

Goose Island State Park
Join us for a hands-on workshop that will get you ready to go out and harvest your first deer with a bow.