TPWD Calendar
Use the links in the left column to find events by activity, region, site and date. Links are also listed for canceled events and restricted access to sites, as well as special calendars for landowners, state parks and wildlife management areas.
Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit
November 1–March 17, 2006/2007 — Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit — Nature Photography Contest — What can you capture on film-a bald eagle, gently falling snow on the prairie, the glow of a sunrise, a rutting buck? Send us your 8x10 matted color or black and white photos, which must be taken within boundaries of Ray Roberts Lake SP public access areas, and you may be a winner! Three prizes awarded; limit three entries per person; must be 16 or older; deadline March 17, 2007 at 5 p.m.; all photos must have photographer's name, mailing address, phone and/or e-mail with description of where photo was taken printed or attached to back of each entry. Deliver or mail entries to Park Naturalist, Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137, Pilot Point, TX 76258. All entries become the sole property of Ray Roberts Lake SP. For more information e-mail don.whited@tpwd.state.tx.us or call (940) 686-2080. (940) 686-2148. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
January 20, 2007 — Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit — Stargazing Party — Spend a few minutes or hours viewing the heavens and talking with volunteer John Olson. Bring your own telescope or gaze through John's 10 and 12-inch GIS motor driven telescopes. Meet at DORBA trailhead and use boat launch parking in the day use area. 7-11 p.m. (940) 686-2148. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
February 17, 2007 — Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit — Stargazing Party — Spend a few minutes or hours viewing the heavens and talking with volunteer John Olson. Bring your own telescope or gaze through John's 10 and 12-inch GIS motor driven telescopes. Meet at DORBA trailhead and use boat launch parking in the day use area. 7-11 p.m. (940) 686-2148. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
March 3, 17, 31, 2007 — Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit — Campfire Programs — Topics will include storytelling, natural/cultural history, flora/fauna, jokes and more. 7-8 p.m.; call for more information (940) 686-2148. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
March 17, 2007 — Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit — Stargazing Party — Spend a few minutes or hours viewing the heavens and talking with volunteer John Olson. Bring your own telescope or gaze through John's 10 and 12-inch GIS motor driven telescopes. Meet at DORBA trailhead and use boat launch parking in the day use area. Dusk-11 p.m. (940) 686-2148. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
April 7, 21, 2007 — Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit — Guided Nature Hikes — Blooming wildflowers and other plants, animals and ecosystems of the North Texas prairies and Cross Timbers regions are explored on this one-mile journey. Bring your boots, binoculars and layered clothing and meet at the Bluestem Grove pavilion. 3-4:15 p.m.; donations gratefully accepted (940) 686-2148. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
April 14, 28, 2007 — Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit — Campfire Programs — Topics will include storytelling, natural/cultural history, flora/fauna, jokes and more. 7-8 p.m.; call for more information (940) 686-2148. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
April 21, 2007 — Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit — Stargazing Party — Spend a few minutes or hours viewing the heavens and talking with volunteer John Olson. Bring your own telescope or gaze through John's 10 and 12-inch GIS motor driven telescopes. Meet at DORBA trailhead and use boat launch parking in the day use area. Dusk-11 p.m. (940) 686-2148. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
May 2007 — Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit — Guided Nature Hikes — Every Saturday. Blooming wildflowers and other plants, animals and ecosystems of the North Texas prairies and Cross Timbers regions are explored on this one-mile journey. Bring your boots, binoculars and layered clothing and meet at the Bluestem Grove pavilion. 4-5:15 p.m.; donations gratefully accepted (940) 686-2148. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
May 12, 2007 — Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit — Stargazing Party — Spend a few minutes or hours viewing the heavens and talking with volunteer John Olson. Bring your own telescope or gaze through John's 10 and 12-inch GIS motor driven telescopes. Meet at DORBA trailhead and use boat launch parking in the day use area. Dusk-11 p.m. (940) 686-2148. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
This calendar lists items sponsored by TPWD or in which TPWD is a participant.
Symbols and Abbreviations
= Featured Event- SP = State Park
- SHS = State Historic Site
- SP&HS = State Park and Historic Site
- SFH = State Fish Hatchery
- SNA = State Natural Area
- WMA = Wildlife Management Area
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