Events
June 2023
Jun
2
End Date
Hike the Trails Challenge
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day at our park! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend.
Jun
3
End Date
Hike the Trails Challenge
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day at our park! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend.
Jun
3
10:00a
End Date
CANCELLED Summer Discovery Series: Tree Identification
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED Explore our local trees. Discover tree identification tools.
Jun
3
1:00p
End Date
Corn Snake Feeding
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover all about local snakes, and how they survive in the wild.
Jun
4
End Date
Hike the Trails Challenge
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day at our park! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend.
Jun
10
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us every second Saturday of the month to birdwatch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Jun
10
10:00a
End Date
CANCELLED Summer Discovery Series: Beginners Birding
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED Discover the many birds who call our park home. Practice bird identification in the field!
Jun
10
11:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join experienced paddling volunteer, Phillip, on a scenic adventure.
Jun
17
10:00a
End Date
Jun
17
10:00a
End Date
Summer Discovery Series: Big Bad Wolf
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Do you have what it takes to engineer a home that can stand up to the big bad wolf?
Jun
24
10:00a
End Date
Summer Discovery Series: Lake Dipping
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Investigate the tiny creatures that live in Steinhagan Lake!
July 2023
Jul
1
10:00a
End Date
Summer Discovery Series: Fishing Frenzy
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Holiday weekend here we come! Join us to fish the day away.
Jul
8
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us every second Saturday of the month to birdwatch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Jul
8
10:00a
End Date
Summer Discovery Series: Paddling Basics
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover paddling basics with the guide of a ranger. This program provides a low commitment opportunity and does not require you to paddle an entire trail.
Jul
8
11:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join experienced paddling volunteer, Phillip, on a scenic adventure.
Jul
15
10:00a
End Date
Jul
15
10:00a
End Date
Summer Discovery Series: Lichen Lab
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Investigate the fascinating lichens that grow all throughout the park!
Jul
20
3:00p
End Date
Nature Journal: Sketching Basics
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover techniques to help accurately sketch what you see in nature.
Jul
22
10:00a
End Date
Summer Discovery Series: Sounds of Nature
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the glorious sounds of nature on this adventure!
Jul
29
10:00a
End Date
Summer Discovery Series: Animal Detectives
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover all about our local wildlife. Transform into a detective and investigate the scene.
August 2023
Aug
12
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us every second Saturday of the month to birdwatch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Aug
12
11:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join experienced paddling volunteer, Phillip, on a scenic adventure.
Aug
17
3:00p
End Date
Nature Journal: Journey Mapping
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Every trail we travel creates a new story of adventure. Practice mapping your journey to create the perfect keepsake.
Aug
19
10:00a
End Date
September 2023
Sep
9
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us every second Saturday of the month to birdwatch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Sep
9
11:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join experienced paddling volunteer, Phillip, on a scenic adventure.
Sep
16
10:00a
End Date
Sep
21
3:00p
End Date
Nature Journal: Watercolor Sketching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Flood your pages with color and enhance your sketches with watercolor.
October 2023
Oct
14
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us every second Saturday of the month to birdwatch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Bevilport 12 Mile Guided Paddle Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Calling experienced paddlers to discover local history and explore the Angelina-Neches Forks.
Oct
14
11:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join experienced paddling volunteer, Phillip, on a scenic adventure.
Oct
19
3:00p
End Date
Nature Journal: Illustrating Insects
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Our favorite creepy crawlies come in all shapes and forms. Discover the many different features of insects and practice illustrating specimens that won’t crawl away.
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
November 2023
Nov
11
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us every second Saturday of the month to birdwatch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Nov
11
11:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join experienced paddling volunteer, Phillip, on a scenic adventure.
Nov
16
3:00p
End Date
Nature Journal: Many Shades of a Leaf
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
There is beauty and inspiration all around us this time of year. Take autumn leaves as your muse and explore how to journal about one thing in many ways.
Nov
18
10:00a
End Date
Nov
21
End Date
Pioneer Day
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
🎉Take a journey back in time and experience the life of pioneers.
December 2023
Dec
7
3:00p
End Date
Nature Journal: Modern Calligraphy
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Add flourish and pizazz to your natural journal titles with modern calligraphy.
Dec
9
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us every second Saturday of the month to birdwatch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Dec
9
11:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join experienced paddling volunteer, Phillip, on a scenic adventure.
Dec
16
10:00a
End Date
