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.
Outdoor Skills, Workshops & Seminars
January 13, 2007 — Government Canyon SNA — Rainwater Collection — Interested in water independence? Join Kendall County's rainwater expert, John Kight, for a presentation and discussion of rainwater collection systems. Learn the basics of design, capacity and cost. Since 2002, every drop of water for drinking, cooking, bathing, cleaning and lawn irrigation at his family's home north of Boerne comes from the clouds, with no backup water supply. Group size limited to 18; not suitable for children. Held indoors 9-11 a.m.; donations to the Friends of Government Canyon will be gratefully accepted and help make these and other programs possible; reservations required and may be made beginning at noon January 1, 2007. Please include your name, e-mail address and telephone number for each reservation and e-mail to educcmte@hotmail.com. (210) 688-9055 Ext. 292. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Government Canyon SNA]
February 3, 2007 — Government Canyon SNA — Hiking Basics Clinic — Join Robert Roehm from Whole Earth Provision Company for this clinic followed by a short hike on one of the natural area's trails. Learn the basics for day hiking: what to take, safety and emergency planning, water requirements, how to dress, footwear and simple map reading. Please dress for hiking, bring plenty of water and your packed daypack and find out if you have the right things in it. Open to ages 12 and up; space limited. 9 a.m. noon; donations to the Friends of Government Canyon gratefully accepted and help make these and other programs possible; reservations required and will be accepted beginning at noon January 22, 2007. For reservation or more information, e-mail rec_cmte@yahoo.com. Please include names of each participant, age, if under 18, e-mail address and telephone number. (210) 688-9055 Ext. 292. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Government Canyon SNA]
March 3, 2007 — Sea Center Texas — Nature Day — Fishing, birding and habitat gardening are just a few the activities that will be highlighted at this event. See live animals exhibits, hear many tips on how to enjoy nature in your backyard or at your favorite outdoor getaways. Catch and release youth fishing available, but bring your own rod, reel, tackle and bait. Cut squid or fresh dead shrimp work well fished on the bottom; no artificial lures and barbless hooks only. Nature scavenger hunt 10 a.m.-noon; catch and release fishing 1-3 p.m., all other activities 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. (979) 292-0100. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Sea Center Texas] [Featured Events]
March 18, 2007 — Inks Lake SP — Basic Canoe Skills Clinic — First-time boaters, learn the skills needed to enjoy a canoe trip. The clinic will focus on the basics of canoeing-paddling, steering and stabilizing the canoe. Wear footwear that can get wet. Space is limited; three-person maximum per canoe. 11 a.m.-noon; fees $3 Texas State Parks Pass members, $4 non-members, $3 senior citizens, $3 children 12 and under; reservations required (512) 793-2223. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Inks Lake SP]
March 31, 2007 — Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center — Outdoor Fools Day — Representatives of various divisions of TPWD, conservation organizations and outdoor-related businesses will conduct hands-on activities that will build fishing, hunting, birding and camping skills and provide information on where to apply them in East Texas. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free with admission (903) 676-BASS. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center] [Featured Events]
April 1, 5, 12, 15, 2007 — Inks Lake SP — Basic Canoe Skills Clinic — First-time boaters, learn the skills needed to enjoy a canoe trip. The clinic will focus on the basics of canoeing-paddling, steering and stabilizing the canoe. Wear footwear that can get wet. Space is limited; three-person maximum per canoe. 11 a.m.-noon April 1 and 15, 2-3 p.m. April 5 and 12; fees $3 Texas State Parks Pass members, $4 non-members, $3 senior citizens, $3 children 12 and under; reservations required (512) 793-2223. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Inks Lake SP]
April 7, 2007 — Varner-Hogg Plantation SHS — Pecan Grafting Seminar — Learn how to graft, plant and care for Texas' official state tree at this seminar held in cooperation with the Brazoria County Agricultural Extension Office. Guest speakers, handouts, graft wood and refreshments will also be available. 9 a.m.-noon (979) 345-4656. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Varner-Hogg Plantation SHS]
May 3, 6, 10, 20, 24, 31, 2007 — Inks Lake SP — Basic Canoe Skills Clinic — First-time boaters, learn the skills needed to enjoy a canoe trip. The clinic will focus on the basics of canoeing-paddling, steering and stabilizing the canoe. Wear footwear that can get wet. Space is limited; three-person maximum per canoe. 11 a.m.-noon May 6 and 20, 2-3 p.m. May 3, 10, 24 and 31; fees $3 Texas State Parks Pass members, $4 non-members, $3 senior citizens, $3 children 12 and under; reservations required (512) 793-2223. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Inks Lake SP]
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
Calendars on Other Sites
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744