Events
Check our Holiday Schedule page to learn about when you can visit.
December 2023
Dec
9
8:00a
End Date
Prep for the Pro Hab Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Do you want to hike to Government Canyon’s Protected Habitat (Pro Hab)? Are you feeling unsure about taking on such a long hike? Join experienced guides who will lead you on a series of progressively longer hikes to help you prepare.
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Pioneer Kids' Christmas
Government Canyon State Natural Area
What were the holidays were like for kids during the 1860s, when ranchers began to settle in the Government Canyon area?
Dec
9
2:00p
End Date
Habitat Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Dec
10
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Learn about some of the plants native to Bexar County
Dec
16
1:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Dec
17
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Learn about some of the plants native to Bexar County
Dec
17
1:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Dec
19
1:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Dec
22
9:00a
End Date
Kids' Christmas Bird Count
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for a kids’ version of the longest-running citizen science project in the United States.
Dec
23
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Learn about some of the plants native to Bexar County
Dec
28
10:00a
End Date
Kids' Christmas Bird Count
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for a kids’ version of the longest-running citizen science project in the United States.
Dec
29
1:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
January 2024
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Birding
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Learn about the fun and excitement of birding, including tips on using binoculars, cameras, field guides and sound recordings.
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Stroll Down the Discovery Trail
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start the new year with a gentle walk on the all-weather Discovery Trail.
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Hike: Family-Friendly Morning Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start the new year with a leisurely hike at Government Canyon State Natural Area with the Friends of Government Canyon.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Tails to the Trails
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Ease into the new year with your favorite canine friend on a Ranger-led dog-walk along the Savannah Loop Trail.
Jan
1
11:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: What a View!
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start the new year with an adventure on the Bluff Spurs Trail.
Jan
6
8:00a
End Date
Guided Hike to the Protected Habitat Area
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Ready for a longer hike? Join experienced guides for an all-day excursion into the farthest reaches of Government Canyon SNA.
Jan
13
1:00p
End Date
Adaptation Artistry
Government Canyon State Natural Area
How do spotted fur, big ears, long tails, and other special features help animals survive in a challenging environment?
Jan
20
10:00a
End Date
Adaptation Artistry
Government Canyon State Natural Area
How do spotted fur, big ears, long tails, and other special features help animals survive in a challenging environment?
February 2024
Feb
3
8:00a
End Date
First Saturday Guided Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA.
Feb
3
9:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Was that a kinglet, or a kingbird? Learn how you can add birding to your outdoor skills set.
Feb
10
10:00a
End Date
Habitat Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Feb
17
9:00a
End Date
Prairie in Your Pocket
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Wildlife habitat isn't just in our parks. Your own yard can provide a place of refuge for butterflies, birds, and other wildlife...as well as yourself.
Feb
24
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
March 2024
Mar
2
8:00a
End Date
First Saturday Guided Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA.
Mar
9
9:00a
End Date
Bluff Spurs Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Get a bird’s-eye view of Government Canyon on this ranger-led hike.
Mar
12
10:00a
End Date
Adaptation Artistry
Government Canyon State Natural Area
How do spotted fur, big ears, long tails, and other special features help animals survive in a challenging environment?
Mar
13
1:00p
End Date
Habitat Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Mar
15
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Mar
30
8:00a
End Date
Warbler Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Did you know EVERY Golden-cheeked Warbler born on Planet Earth is a Native Texan?? It’s true! Learn about these federally-listed endangered songbirds who come to Government Canyon every Spring to nest, mate and start their families here in the Texas Hill Country.
April 2024
Apr
6
8:00a
End Date
First Saturday Guided Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA.
Apr
6
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Apr
12
7:30p
End Date
Karst: It's All About Water
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Discuss all things karst with Brent Doty, Research Manager for the Edwards Aquifer Authority
Apr
20
8:00a
End Date
Warbler Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Did you know EVERY Golden-cheeked Warbler born on Planet Earth is a Native Texan?? It’s true! Learn about these federally-listed endangered songbirds who come to Government Canyon every Spring to nest, mate and start their families here in the Texas Hill Country.
May 2024
May
4
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
