Ranger Talks & Nature Programs
May 2025
May
13
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
May
14
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
May
15
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
May
15
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
May
15
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May
16
9:00a
End Date
May
16
10:00a
End Date
May
16
10:00a
End Date
Hike with a Ranger
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us on a guided hike where we will focus on water topics at Caddo Lake State Park!
May
16
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
May
16
11:00a
End Date
Hydrate with a Ranger
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
May
16
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
16
2:00p
End Date
May
16
2:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Learn about native animal adaptations in a hands-on program.
May
16
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
May
16
3:00p
End Date
May
16
4:00p
End Date
May
16
7:00p
End Date
Blaze Guardians
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Wood, Fire, and S'mores, OH MY!
May
16
7:30p
End Date
Sounds of Night
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn what animals might be around your campsite at night.
May
16
8:15p
End Date
May
16
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike at the Closed Canyon
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The month of May has gotten HOT! So let's take advantage and do some night hiking at the Closed Canyon.
May
17
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
May
17
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn how to fish on the Pedernales with a loaner rod or bring your own!
May
17
9:00a
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Caddo Lake State Park
Learn to cast a pole and test your fishing luck on our Saw Mill Pond!
May
17
9:00a
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife Habitat Day
Bastrop State Park
Experience wildlife of the Lost Pines! Join in on interactive booths, activities, live wildlife, informational presentations and more at this free event at Bastrop State Park!
May
17
9:00a
End Date
May
17
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
May
17
9:30a
End Date
Mountain Biking for Beginners
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Equipment provided. Registration required.
May
17
9:30a
End Date
iNat Chat
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to become a citizen scientist?
May
17
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Microscopic Water Bugs (CANCELLED May 3rd)
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
May
17
10:00a
End Date
May
17
10:00a
End Date
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Golden-cheeked Warblers: Native Texan Songbirds
Guadalupe River State Park
Learn about Golden-cheeked Warblers and then join Ranger Jessica on a brief walk to try to see or hear one!
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Cordage - The Leaves that Bind
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover how Native Americans made rope from yucca leaves, then try it yourself!
May
17
10:00a
End Date
iNaturalist Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn about iNaturalist and take a hike to help identify flora and fauna.
May
17
10:00a
End Date
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Edible and Medicinal Plants Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a guided walk-through Stephen F. Austin State Park to discover edible and medicinal plants.
May
17
10:00a
End Date
What's the Buzz?
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Learn about our native (and unlikely!) pollinators on a short Hike.
May
17
10:00a
End Date
May
17
10:00a
End Date
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Insectigation Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
What's bugging you? Let's take a hike to observe some of the little things that are really running the world.
May
17
11:00a
End Date
Dinosaur Hunt
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
May
17
1:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
May
17
1:00p
End Date
May
17
1:00p
End Date
Spring Bug Safari
Cedar Hill State Park
Prowl the prairie with a ranger and learn about different bug-collecting techniques!
May
17
1:00p
End Date
Is this a Danger Noodle?
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get to know the slithery residents of the park—learn snake identification and safety!
May
17
1:00p
End Date
May
17
1:30p
End Date
Butterfly Bonanza
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a Ranger for a fluttering good time as we explore the world of butterflies at Lake Tawakoni State Park!
May
17
2:00p
End Date
River Romp
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
May
17
2:00p
End Date
May
17
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
May
17
2:00p
End Date
May
17
2:00p
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Atlanta State Park
Learn to cast a pole and test your fishing luck on Wright Patman Lake!
May
17
2:00p
End Date
May
17
2:00p
End Date
National Kids in the Park Day: Reading with a Ranger
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us today to be part of this National event to get kids into parks. We want you to explore Lake Whitney at this state park and relax in nature while listening to Ranger Lory read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" book by Eric Carle.
May
17
2:00p
End Date
The Bread That Stood the Test of Time
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Imagine you're a soldier in the Civil War, or a pioneer heading west. Food is scarce, and fresh bread is impossible to keep for more than a day. What do you eat? Hardtack
May
17
2:30p
End Date
May
17
3:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
May
17
3:00p
End Date
May
17
3:00p
End Date
May
17
3:30p
End Date
Ranger Hike: A Walk Through Time
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a ranger for a hike and see some of the oldest features at Copper Breaks!
May
17
8:00p
End Date
Intro to Astro
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and volunteers for an introduction to astronomy at our beloved Dark Sky Park.
May
17
8:00p
End Date
Night Sounds
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor
May
18
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
May
18
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
18
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
18
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get up close and personal with some of the animals of Goliad State Park by looking at, and feeling, their fur, talons, and teeth!
May
18
11:00a
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
May
18
11:00a
End Date
Make a Tree ID
Inks Lake State Park
Learn about trees and make a simple tool to identify some of the common trees in the park
May
18
1:00p
End Date
May
18
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May
18
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
May
18
2:00p
End Date
May
18
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
May
22
8:30a
End Date
Birds of a Feather
Pedernales Falls State Park
Are you interested in identifying birds? You are not alone!
May
22
10:00a
End Date
Poisonous Plants Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the fierce plants of the forest in this fun hike!
May
22
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May
23
9:30a
End Date
May
23
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
May
23
11:00a
End Date
May
23
1:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Tracks, & Skat
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
We all leave a trace wherever we go.
May
23
2:00p
End Date
May
23
2:00p
End Date
May
23
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
May
23
5:00p
End Date
Plant Survival Trail
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Lost in the woods? Come learn what plants you could use to survive in the wild!
May
23
8:00p
End Date
The Park After Dark
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us for the sights and sounds of the park after dark.
May
23
8:15p
End Date
Sounds of the Night
Guadalupe River State Park
Learn how to identify common animals by the sounds they make at night.
May
24
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
May
24
8:30a
End Date
May
24
8:30a
End Date
Rockin' Through Time
Government Canyon State Natural Area
The landscape at Government Canyon is full of clues about the ancient past, if you know how to look.
May
24
8:30a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join our park ranger in viewing local and migrating birds!
May
24
9:00a
End Date
Let's try Geocaching
Lake Whitney State Park
What is Geocaching? It is the ultimate treasure hunt! This outdoor adventure has participants use the Geocaching app and/or a GPS device to navigate to cleverly hidden containers called geocaches. There are millions of geocaches in 190 countries waiting to be discovered—there are some near you right now. Let's start this treasure hunt!
May
24
9:00a
End Date
Bird is the Word
Hill Country State Natural Area
Seek out the birds of Hill Country State Natural Area with Ranger Augie. View, hear and identify our feathered friends of the HCSNA.
May
24
9:00a
End Date
Easy Discovery Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Explore the wonders of the Rio Grande Valley on a guided walk in its wild spaces.
May
24
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Did someone say, "Let's go fishing"?
May
24
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
May
24
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Microscopic Water Bugs (CANCELLED May 3rd)
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Wildlife Discovery
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn from a ranger about the different wild animals at the park and how to be safe around them!
May
24
10:00a
End Date
May
24
10:00a
End Date
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Paws on Parade
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Spend a fun filled morning with our Park Rangers and adorable rescue dogs at the historic Parade Grounds!
May
24
10:00a
End Date
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
May
24
11:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
May
24
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Dragonflies!
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn all about dragonflies and make a jeweled dragonfly to take home!
May
24
11:00a
End Date
Frogs of Lake Tawakoni
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Hop on over and join a Ranger to learn all about the fascinating frogs that call Lake Tawakoni home!
May
24
11:00a
End Date
Hunters and Gatherers
Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
May
24
12:00p
End Date
Strange Meals: Mammal Feeding Behavior
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Dive into the fascinating world of native Texas mammals and their bizarre eating habits in this fun and interactive program, geared toward children!
May
24
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
May
24
1:00p
End Date
May
24
2:00p
End Date
May
24
2:00p
End Date
May
24
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
May
24
2:00p
End Date
May
24
2:00p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
May
24
2:00p
End Date
May
24
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive. You'll get to touch real specimens!
May
24
3:00p
End Date
Strange Meals: Mammal Feeding Behavior
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Dive into the fascinating world of native Texas mammals and their bizarre eating habits in this fun and interactive program, geared toward children!
May
24
4:00p
End Date
May
24
6:00p
End Date
May
24
7:30p
End Date
Night Ride
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
May
24
7:30p
End Date
Starlight Bug Hunt
McKinney Falls State Park
Observe nocturnal insects at McKinney Falls State Park!
May
24
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
May
24
8:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
May
24
8:00p
End Date
Cosmic Creepy Crawlies Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a night hike on our Loop Trail! This easy hike will take brave visitors spider snuffing and scorpion spotting all the way out to our Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
May
24
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
May
24
8:30p
End Date
May
24
9:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Borderlands
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve is the largest in the world and the Star Party in the Borderlands is a great way to view the darkest skies in Texas.
May
25
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
May
25
8:30a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
May
25
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
25
11:00a
End Date
Sensory Friendly Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
May
25
11:30a
End Date
Is this a Danger Noodle?
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get to know the slithery residents of the park—learn snake identification and safety!
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
May
25
2:00p
End Date
May
25
2:00p
End Date
The Old Tree's Beard: Garlands of the Swamp
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about those weird, gray vines hanging from our trees: Spanish moss!
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park - Prickly Pear Cactus!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn step by step how to draw a Prickly Pear Cactus!
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
May
25
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
May
25
8:30p
End Date
May
25
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
May
26
9:00a
End Date
Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
May
28
10:00a
End Date
May
29
10:00a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
May
29
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
May
29
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
May
29
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
May
29
1:00p
End Date
Frog Calls of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn how to identify frog calls heard throughout east Texas.
May
29
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
May
29
9:30p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
May
30
10:00a
End Date
Hike with a Ranger
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us on a guided hike where we will focus on water topics at Caddo Lake State Park!
May
30
10:00a
End Date
May
30
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
May
30
2:00p
End Date
May
30
2:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, & Tracks
Purtis Creek State Park
What lives here? Come explore our collection and find out!
May
30
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
May
30
3:00p
End Date
May
30
4:00p
End Date
May
31
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
May
31
9:00a
End Date
May
31
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Paddling
Caddo Lake State Park
Learn the basics of paddling and enjoy the beauty and mystery of Caddo Lake inside the Saw Mill Pond!
May
31
9:00a
End Date
May
31
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
May
31
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
31
10:00a
End Date
Microscopic Water Bugs (CANCELLED May 3rd)
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
May
31
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
31
10:00a
End Date
Edible Plants Walk
Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore the wild treats of the woods in this fun hike!
May
31
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
May
31
10:00a
End Date
May
31
10:00a
End Date
May
31
10:00a
End Date
Guided Hike with a Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a guided hike to the Pecan Flats Campground
May
31
10:00a
End Date
Macro Medley
South Llano River State Park
Join Volunteer Sevy as we explore who lives in the grass and underground.
May
31
10:00a
End Date
Water is Life
Bonham State Park
Is water just for drinking? Learn how we, and other critters, benefit from the water in the lake.
May
31
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Copper Breaks State Park
Join us to learn about the animals that call the Rolling Plains home!
May
31
10:00a
End Date
May
31
10:00a
End Date
May
31
10:30a
End Date
Plant Life Cycle Exploration
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a Ranger at Lake Tawakoni State Park to learn about the life cycle of plants, from seed to flower
May
31
11:00a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Wander through the park with a ranger in search of gorgeous Texas Wildflowers!
May
31
11:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls at Visitor Center
Mission Tejas State Park
Come by the our visitor center and get a closer look at some of the wildlife found at Mission Tejas!
May
31
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
May
31
1:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Do you love to explore, discover, and appreciate the outdoors?
May
31
1:00p
End Date
Critter Connections
Meridian State Park
Engage all your senses in this hands-on experience as you discover the incredible animals that call our park home
May
31
2:00p
End Date
May
31
2:00p
End Date
May
31
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
May
31
2:00p
End Date
Snakes of the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
The desert is home to a wide variety of snakes. Come learn how to identify them.
May
31
2:00p
End Date
May
31
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Inks Lake State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
May
31
2:30p
End Date
Solar Arts and Crafts
Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore our nearest star and create sun-powered crafts!
May
31
4:00p
End Date
May
31
8:00p
End Date
Name That Bird!
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learn new songs! Songs written and performed by our native birds.”
May
31
8:15p
End Date
June 2025
Jun
1
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
1
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jun
1
2:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Jun
1
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Jun
5
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Jun
5
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jun
5
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Morning Glaze Walk
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Celebrate National Donut Day with Park Rangers!
Jun
6
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jun
6
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
6
2:00p
End Date
Jun
6
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Jun
6
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Jun
7
8:00a
End Date
Intro to Hiking for Women
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Embrace the Outdoors and Empower Your Journey
Jun
7
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jun
7
9:00a
End Date
Bison History
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Journey through time with the Southern Plains Bison.
Jun
7
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun
7
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
7
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jun
7
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Jun
7
11:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Jun
7
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jun
7
2:00p
End Date
Jun
7
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive. You'll get to touch real specimens!
Jun
8
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jun
8
9:00a
End Date
Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Jun
8
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
8
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jun
8
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Jun
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jun
11
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jun
12
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jun
13
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jun
13
11:00a
End Date
Hydrate with a Ranger
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Jun
13
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
13
2:00p
End Date
Jun
13
8:00p
End Date
Jun
13
8:00p
End Date
History of Enchanted Rock- Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire with a ranger and volunteer and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Jun
13
8:00p
End Date
Jun
14
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jun
14
8:30a
End Date
Jun
14
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun
14
9:30a
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.
Jun
14
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Jun
14
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
14
1:00p
End Date
Father's Day Hike
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
We may be celebrating a day early, but let’s be honest, dads deserve to be celebrated every day!
Jun
14
2:00p
End Date
Jun
14
2:00p
End Date
Jun
14
2:30p
End Date
Jun
14
7:30p
End Date
Jun
14
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Jun
15
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jun
15
8:30a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Jun
15
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
15
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jun
18
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Jun
18
12:00p
End Date
Lunch & Learn with a Ranger
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Grab your lunch and your curiosity, it’s time for a picnic with a purpose!
Jun
19
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jun
19
9:30p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Summer Solstice Guided Hike!
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us on the first day of Summer for this guided hike to learn about the history, plants, and animals of McKinney Falls!
Jun
20
10:00a
End Date
Entomology Expedition
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Bugs. They are everywhere. Get used to it.
Jun
20
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jun
20
11:00a
End Date
Hydrate with a Ranger
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Jun
20
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Jun
20
9:00p
End Date
Spider Walk
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join a ranger in our hunt to find local spider residents in the park!
Jun
21
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jun
21
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun
21
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Jun
21
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Jun
21
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
21
10:00a
End Date
Learn to Weave: Beginner Basketry
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ready to learn a timeless craft?
Jun
21
11:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Jun
21
1:00p
End Date
Jun
21
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jun
21
2:00p
End Date
Jun
21
6:30p
End Date
S'mores Storytime
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Meet a Giant Walkingstick, listen to a story about its life, build a crafty critter, and make a s'more at our campfire.
Jun
22
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jun
22
9:00a
End Date
Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Jun
22
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
22
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jun
26
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jun
26
9:30p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Jun
27
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jun
27
1:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Jun
27
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
27
2:00p
End Date
Jun
27
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Jun
28
8:00a
End Date
Jun
28
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jun
28
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun
28
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
28
2:00p
End Date
Jun
28
2:30p
End Date
Jun
28
8:00p
End Date
Night Crawlers
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.
Jun
29
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jun
29
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
29
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
July 2025
Jul
3
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Jul
3
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
4
10:00a
End Date
Jul
4
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jul
4
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
4
2:00p
End Date
Jul
4
9:00p
End Date
Scorpion Scavenger Hunt
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a scorpion scavenger hunt!
Jul
5
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
5
9:00a
End Date
Jul
5
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul
5
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Jul
5
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Jul
5
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jul
5
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jul
5
2:00p
End Date
Jul
5
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Jul
6
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
6
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jul
6
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
9
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jul
10
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
11
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jul
11
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
11
2:00p
End Date
Jul
11
8:00p
End Date
Jul
12
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
12
9:00a
End Date
Jul
12
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul
12
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Jul
12
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jul
12
2:00p
End Date
Jul
12
2:00p
End Date
Jul
12
2:30p
End Date
Jul
13
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
13
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jul
13
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
16
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Jul
17
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
18
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jul
18
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Jul
19
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
19
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jul
19
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Jul
20
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
20
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jul
20
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
24
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
25
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Jul
25
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Jul
25
8:00p
End Date
Night Crawlers
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.
Jul
26
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
26
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Jul
26
2:30p
End Date
Jul
26
7:30p
End Date
Nature Journaling at Sunset
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Cool off with some lemonade and nature journaling
Jul
27
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jul
27
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
August 2025
Aug
1
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
1
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Aug
2
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Shade Tree Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down, find a shady spot, and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Aug
2
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
2
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Aug
2
4:00p
End Date
Aug
3
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
3
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
7
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Aug
7
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
8
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
8
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Aug
9
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
9
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Aug
9
2:30p
End Date
Aug
10
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
10
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
10
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
13
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Aug
14
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
15
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
15
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Aug
16
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
16
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
16
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Aug
17
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
17
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
17
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
20
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Aug
21
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
22
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
22
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
22
2:00p
End Date
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Aug
23
2:30p
End Date
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
28
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
29
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
29
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Aug
30
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
30
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Aug
31
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
September 2025
Sep
5
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Sep
6
9:30a
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.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
6
2:00p
End Date
Sep
6
2:30p
End Date
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
10
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Sep
12
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
13
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
17
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Sep
19
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Name That Tune: Birdsong Edition
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Most avid birders eventually add sound identification to the tool set they use in identifying birds. But bird songs convey more information than just the identity of the singer.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
20
2:00p
End Date
Sep
20
2:30p
End Date
Sep
20
3:00p
End Date
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
26
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
4:00p
End Date
Entomology Expedition
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
BUGS! They are everywhere. Get used to it.
Sep
27
8:30a
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.
Sep
27
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
27
2:00p
End Date
October 2025
Oct
3
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Oct
4
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Oct
4
2:30p
End Date
Oct
8
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Oct
10
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
50 Years Through the Ages
Galveston Island State Park
Step Back in Time and Celebrate 50 Years of Galveston Island State Park! 🎉
Oct
11
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Oct
17
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Oct
18
2:00p
End Date
Oct
18
2:30p
End Date
Oct
24
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Oct
25
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
25
2:00p
End Date
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Trick-or-Treating
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park!
Oct
25
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Oct
31
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
November 2025
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Nov
1
2:30p
End Date
Nov
7
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
7
2:00p
End Date
Nov
8
1:30p
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
8
2:00p
End Date
Nov
8
2:00p
End Date
Nov
12
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Nov
14
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
14
2:00p
End Date
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Nov
15
2:00p
End Date
Nov
15
2:30p
End Date
Nov
15
7:00p
End Date
Let's Stargaze in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps, laser pointers and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov
21
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
21
2:00p
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22
1:30p
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CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
22
2:00p
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28
1:30p
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Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
28
2:00p
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29
2:00p
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29
2:30p
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December 2025
Dec
5
1:30p
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Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
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Dec
5
2:00p
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6
1:30p
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CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
6
2:00p
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Dec
10
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Dec
12
1:30p
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Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
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12
2:00p
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13
2:00p
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13
2:00p
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13
2:30p
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19
1:30p
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Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
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Dec
19
2:00p
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20
10:00a
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Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Dec
20
1:30p
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CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
20
2:00p
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26
1:30p
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Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
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Dec
26
2:00p
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27
2:00p
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27
2:30p
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2
2:00p
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3
1:30p
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CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
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Jan
3
2:00p
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9
2:00p
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10
2:00p
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10
2:00p
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10
2:30p
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14
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jan
16
2:00p
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17
1:30p
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CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
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Jan
17
2:00p
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23
2:00p
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24
2:00p
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24
2:30p
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30
2:00p
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31
1:30p
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CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
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Jan
31
2:00p
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6
2:00p
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7
2:00p
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7
2:30p
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11
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Feb
13
2:00p
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14
2:00p
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14
2:00p
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20
2:00p
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21
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21
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27
2:00p
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28
2:00p
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6
2:00p
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7
2:00p
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7
2:30p
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11
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
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13
2:00p
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14
2:00p
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14
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20
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21
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21
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28
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3
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4
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4
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8
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
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10
2:00p
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11
2:00p
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11
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17
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18
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18
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24
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8
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9
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9
2:00p
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13
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
May
15
2:00p
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16
2:00p
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16
2:30p
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22
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30
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5
2:00p
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6
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10
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
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12
2:00p
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13
2:00p
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13
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31
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