Goose Island State Park

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Events

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

January 2026

Jan 6
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan 7
9:00a
End Date

Whooper Walk (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan 8
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Walk

Goose Island State Park
A bird walk through the live oak forest.
Jan 9
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan 9
2:00p
End Date

Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
The tram is back! Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history.
Jan 10
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan 10
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting Workshop (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.
Jan 13
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan 14
9:00a
End Date

Whooper Walk (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan 15
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Walk

Goose Island State Park
A bird walk through the live oak forest.
Jan 16
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan 16
2:00p
End Date

Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
The tram is back! Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history.
Jan 17
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan 17
1:30p
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
Jan 17
7:00p
End Date

Night Sky Exploration

Goose Island State Park
Learn about some common winter constellations with a ranger!
Jan 20
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan 21
9:00a
End Date

Whooper Walk (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan 22
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Walk

Goose Island State Park
A bird walk through the live oak forest.
Jan 23
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan 23
2:00p
End Date

Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
The tram is back! Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history.
Jan 24
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan 27
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan 28
9:00a
End Date

Whooper Walk (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan 29
8:30a
End Date

Woodland Bird Walk

Goose Island State Park
A bird walk through the live oak forest.
Jan 30
8:30a
End Date

Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan 30
2:00p
End Date

Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
The tram is back! Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history.
Jan 31
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan 31
9:00a
End Date

Growing Up WILD Workshop - Rockport

Goose Island State Park
Professional development for anyone who works with young children including early childcare professionals, teachers, homeschool parents, and more.
Jan 31
1:30p
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!

February 2026

Feb 3
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb 4
9:00a
End Date

Whooper Walk (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb 7
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb 10
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb 11
9:00a
End Date

Whooper Walk (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb 14
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb 17
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb 18
9:00a
End Date

Whooper Walk (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb 21
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb 24
8:30a
End Date

Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb 25
9:00a
End Date

Whooper Walk (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!

March 2026

Mar 4
9:00a
End Date

Whooper Walk (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar 11
9:00a
End Date

Whooper Walk (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar 18
9:00a
End Date

Whooper Walk (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar 25
9:00a
End Date

Whooper Walk (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!