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.
Ranger Talks & Slide Shows
December 2006 — Brazos Bend SP — Weekend Nature Programs — Every Saturday and Sunday. At least six free nature-oriented programs ranging from guided nature hikes to live animal programs to video and slide shows are presented. Programs change from week to week. For details, check our Web page at http://www.bbspvo.org or call (979) 553-5101. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Brazos Bend SP]
December 2006 — Lake Texana SP — Nature Programs — Every Saturday. Learn about the park's abundant wildlife and a variety of other nature topics at these programs. Held at the Nature Center. 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. (361) 782-5718. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Lake Texana SP]
December 2006 — McKinney Falls SP — Interpretive Hikes and Discussions — Every Saturday and Sunday. We will discuss such topics as plants and animals, ecology, geology and history. Hikes are weather permitting. Call for times and program information (512) 243-1643. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About McKinney Falls SP]
December 2006 — World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP — Lunch With a Naturalist — Every Thursday. Drop by the Y Cafe , buy your lunch and meet one of the professional naturalists who work at the park. Bring your questions about birds, bats, cats, snakes, butterflies, dragonflies, observing nature in the park, attracting wildlife to your yard, or the naturalist as a career path. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; reservations recommended (956) 584-9156. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP]
December 2006 — World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP — Tram Tour — Every Tuesday. Experience the park aboard our open-air tram with a naturalist as your guide. Enjoy nature in a relaxed atmosphere while your guide reveals the history of the park and its native flora and fauna. Space limited to 14 passengers. 9-11 a.m.; reservations recommended (956) 584-9156. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP]
January 2007 — Brazos Bend SP — Weekend Nature Programs — Every Saturday and Sunday. At least six free nature-oriented programs ranging from guided nature hikes to live animal programs to video and slide shows are presented. Programs change from week to week. For details, check our Web page at http://www.bbspvo.org or call (979) 553-5101. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Brazos Bend SP]
January 2007 — Lake Texana SP — Nature Programs — Every Saturday. Learn about the park's abundant wildlife and a variety of other nature topics at these programs. Held at the Nature Center. 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. (361) 782-5718. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Lake Texana SP]
January 2007 — McKinney Falls SP — Interpretive Hikes and Discussions — Every Saturday and Sunday. We will discuss such topics as plants and animals, ecology, geology and history. Hikes are weather permitting. Call for times and program information (512) 243-1643. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About McKinney Falls SP]
January 2007 — World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP — Lunch With a Naturalist — Every Thursday. Drop by the Y Cafe , buy your lunch and meet one of the professional naturalists who work at the park. Bring your questions about birds, bats, cats, snakes, butterflies, dragonflies, observing nature in the park, attracting wildlife to your yard, or the naturalist as a career path. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; reservations recommended (956) 584-9156. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP]
January 2007 — World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP — Tram Tour — Every Tuesday. Experience the park aboard our open-air tram with a naturalist as your guide. Enjoy nature in a relaxed atmosphere while your guide reveals the history of the park and its native flora and fauna. Space limited to 14 passengers. 9-11 a.m.; reservations recommended (956) 584-9156. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP]
February 2007 — Brazos Bend SP — Weekend Nature Programs — Every Saturday and Sunday. At least six free nature-oriented programs ranging from guided nature hikes to live animal programs to video and slide shows are presented. Programs change from week to week. For details, check our Web page at http://www.bbspvo.org or call (979) 553-5101. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Brazos Bend SP]
February 2007 — Lake Texana SP — Nature Programs — Every Saturday. Learn about the park's abundant wildlife and a variety of other nature topics at these programs. Held at the Nature Center. 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. (361) 782-5718. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Lake Texana SP]
February 2007 — McKinney Falls SP — Interpretive Hikes and Discussions — Every Saturday and Sunday. We will discuss such topics as plants and animals, ecology, geology and history. Hikes are weather permitting. Call for times and program information (512) 243-1643. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About McKinney Falls SP]
February 2007 — World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP — Lunch With a Naturalist — Every Thursday. Drop by the Y Cafe , buy your lunch and meet one of the professional naturalists who work at the park. Bring your questions about birds, bats, cats, snakes, butterflies, dragonflies, observing nature in the park, attracting wildlife to your yard, or the naturalist as a career path. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; reservations recommended (956) 584-9156. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP]
February 2007 — World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP — Tram Tour — Every Tuesday. Experience the park aboard our open-air tram with a naturalist as your guide. Enjoy nature in a relaxed atmosphere while your guide reveals the history of the park and its native flora and fauna. Space limited to 14 passengers. 9-11 a.m.; reservations recommended (956) 584-9156. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP]
March 2007 — Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center — Big Bend Lecture Series — Evening and afternoon talks by local and area professionals and enthusiasts covering a variety of subjects, from archeology to geology, wildflowers to birds. Informative as well as entertaining. Call for dates, times and more information; fees free Texas State Park Pass members, $3 non-members, $2 senior citizens, free children 12 and under (432) 424-3327. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center]
March 2007 — Brazos Bend SP — Weekend Nature Programs — Every Saturday and Sunday. At least six free nature-oriented programs ranging from guided nature hikes to live animal programs to video and slide shows are presented. Programs change from week to week. For details, check our Web page at http://www.bbspvo.org or call (979) 553-5101. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Brazos Bend SP]
March 2007 — Garner SP — Spring Interpretive Programs — This is an opportunity to enjoy the park and learn more about its natural and cultural resources. For dates and topics, check the programming calendar at park headquarters or the Visitor Center or call (830) 232-6131 or (830) 232-5999. (830) 232-6132. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Garner SP]
March 2007 — Guadalupe River SP — Saturday Evening Interpretive Programs — Every Saturday. These informative weekly programs at the amphitheater discuss the flora and fauna, history and the natural and cultural resources at the park, Honey Creek SNA and the surrounding area. Invited speakers from the Friends of Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area Group, park staff and Master Naturalists from the area, as well as other local experts conduct these programs. Call for times and topics; suggested donation of $2 person or $5 per family to the Friends of Guadalupe River and Honey Creek, Inc. (830) 438-2656. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Guadalupe River SP]
March 2007 — Lake Texana SP — Nature Programs — Every Saturday. Learn about the park's abundant wildlife and a variety of other nature topics at these programs. Held at the Nature Center. 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. (361) 782-5718. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Lake Texana SP]
March 2007 — McKinney Falls SP — Interpretive Hikes and Discussions — Every Saturday and Sunday. We will discuss such topics as plants and animals, ecology, geology and history. Hikes are weather permitting. Call for times and program information (512) 243-1643. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About McKinney Falls SP]
March 2007 — World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP — Lunch With a Naturalist — Every Thursday. Drop by the Y Cafe , buy your lunch and meet one of the professional naturalists who work at the park. Bring your questions about birds, bats, cats, snakes, butterflies, dragonflies, observing nature in the park, attracting wildlife to your yard, or the naturalist as a career path. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; reservations recommended (956) 584-9156. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP]
March 3, 2007 — Palo Duro Canyon SP — Canyon Conversations — Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask about the park. Meet at the Lone Star Interpretive Theater with the Assistant Park Superintendent and Park Interpreter for an afternoon of questions and answers. 4-5 p.m., weather permitting (806) 488-2227. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Palo Duro Canyon SP]
March 3, 10, 24, 31, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Saturday Programs — Informative and entertaining programs including naturalist interpretive slide shows, demonstrations, games and sing-alongs. Topics range from wildlife to plants to outdoor recreation and conservation. Call for times and locations (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
March 6–9, 13–16, 20–23, 2007 — Lake Texana SP — Spring Break — Bring the family and spend time outdoors enjoying our special programs. Tuesday -Amazing Alligator and Make a Gator; Wednesday -Fishing with a Ranger and Fish Printing; Thursday -Superb Snakes and Make a Snake; Friday Bird Hike, Beautiful Birds and Make a Bird Feeder. See park flyers for more info. Two programs daily, one at 10 a.m. and one at 2 p.m. (361) 782-5718. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Lake Texana SP] [Featured Events]
March 16, 2007 — Inks Lake SP — Tour of Texas State Parks — Come enjoy the slide show on the Texas State Park System that has over a hundred units scattered around the state. With sites ranging from Hill Country rivers to Panhandle canyons, from Pineywood forests to Gulf Coast beaches, and from the historic Texas State Railroad to Wyler Aerial Tramway, the Texas State Parks are truly a jewel in the rough. 8-9 p.m. (512) 793-2223. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Inks Lake SP]
April 2007 — Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center — Big Bend Lecture Series — Evening and afternoon talks by local and area professionals and enthusiasts covering a variety of subjects, from archeology to geology, wildflowers to birds. Informative as well as entertaining. Call for dates, times and more information; fees free Texas State Park Pass members, $3 non-members, $2 senior citizens, free children 12 and under (432) 424-3327. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center]
April 2007 — Brazos Bend SP — Weekend Nature Programs — Every Saturday and Sunday. At least six free nature-oriented programs ranging from guided nature hikes to live animal programs to video and slide shows are presented. Programs change from week to week. For details, check our Web page at http://www.bbspvo.org or call (979) 553-5101. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Brazos Bend SP]
April 2007 — Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway — Saturday Evening Programs — Most Saturdays. The archeology, history, geology, flora and fauna of the park provide the topics for these programs at the outdoor amphitheater on the canyon rim. Programs begin at dusk; call to confirm program and for more information (806) 455-1492. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway]
April 2007 — Garner SP — Spring Interpretive Programs — Every Saturday. This is an opportunity to enjoy the park and learn more about the park's natural and cultural resources. Both afternoon and evening programs given. For topics, check the programming calendar at park headquarters or the Visitor Center. For more information, call (830) 232-6131 or (830) 232-5999. (830) 232-6132. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Garner SP]
April 2007 — Guadalupe River SP — Saturday Evening Interpretive Programs — Every Saturday. These informative weekly programs at the amphitheater discuss the flora and fauna, history and the natural and cultural resources at the park, Honey Creek SNA and the surrounding area. Invited speakers from the Friends of Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area Group, park staff and Master Naturalists from the area, as well as other local experts conduct these programs. Call for times and topics; suggested donation of $2 person or $5 per family to the Friends of Guadalupe River and Honey Creek, Inc. (830) 438-2656. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Guadalupe River SP]
April 2007 — Lake Texana SP — Nature Programs — Every Saturday. Learn about the park's abundant wildlife and a variety of other nature topics at these programs. Held at the Nature Center. 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. (361) 782-5718. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Lake Texana SP]
April 2007 — McKinney Falls SP — Interpretive Hikes and Discussions — Every Saturday and Sunday. We will discuss such topics as plants and animals, ecology, geology and history. Hikes are weather permitting. Call for times and program information (512) 243-1643. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About McKinney Falls SP]
April 2007 — World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP — Lunch With a Naturalist — Every Thursday. Drop by the Y Cafe , buy your lunch and meet one of the professional naturalists who work at the park. Bring your questions about birds, bats, cats, snakes, butterflies, dragonflies, observing nature in the park, attracting wildlife to your yard, or the naturalist as a career path. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; reservations recommended (956) 584-9156. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP]
April 7, 14, 28, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Saturday Programs — Informative and entertaining programs including naturalist interpretive slide shows, demonstrations, games and sing-alongs. Topics range from wildlife to plants to outdoor recreation and conservation. Call for times and locations (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
April 14, 21, 2007 — Eisenhower SP — Slide Show — Come to the amphitheater and see the variety of reptiles and other animals that live in the park and fish that inhabit Lake Texoma at this slide show. Forty-Five minute program begins at dusk (903) 465-1956. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Eisenhower SP]
April 27, 2007 — Inks Lake SP — Tour of Texas State Parks — Come enjoy the slide show on the Texas State Park System that has over a hundred units scattered around the state. With sites ranging from Hill Country rivers to Panhandle canyons, from Pineywood forests to Gulf Coast beaches, and from the historic Texas State Railroad to Wyler Aerial Tramway, the Texas State Parks are truly a jewel in the rough. 9-10 p.m. (512) 793-2223. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Inks Lake SP]
April 28, 2007 — Palo Duro Canyon SP — Native American Presentation — Come to the Lone Star Interpretive Theater and learn about Native Americans, past and present and see presenters dressed in full regalia. Great family entertainment. 7-8 p.m., weather permitting (806) 488-2227. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Palo Duro Canyon SP]
May 2007 — Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center — Big Bend Lecture Series — Evening and afternoon talks by local and area professionals and enthusiasts covering a variety of subjects, from archeology to geology, wildflowers to birds. Informative as well as entertaining. Call for dates, times and more information; fees free Texas State Park Pass members, $3 non-members, $2 senior citizens, free children 12 and under (432) 424-3327. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center]
May 2007 — Brazos Bend SP — Weekend Nature Programs — Every Saturday and Sunday. At least six free nature-oriented programs ranging from guided nature hikes to live animal programs to video and slide shows are presented. Programs change from week to week. For details, check our Web page at http://www.bbspvo.org or call (979) 553-5101. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Brazos Bend SP]
May 2007 — Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway — Saturday Evening Programs — Most Saturdays. The archeology, history, geology, flora and fauna of the park provide the topics for these programs at the outdoor amphitheater on the canyon rim. Programs begin at dusk; call to confirm program and for more information (806) 455-1492. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway]
May 2007 — Garner SP — Spring Interpretive Programs — Every Saturday. This is an opportunity to enjoy the park and learn more about the park's natural and cultural resources. Both afternoon and evening programs given. For topics, check the programming calendar at park headquarters or the Visitor Center. For more information, call (830) 232-6131 or (830) 232-5999. (830) 232-6132. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Garner SP]
May 2007 — Guadalupe River SP — Saturday Evening Interpretive Programs — Every Saturday. These informative weekly programs at the amphitheater discuss the flora and fauna, history and the natural and cultural resources at the park, Honey Creek SNA and the surrounding area. Invited speakers from the Friends of Guadalupe River State Park and Honey Creek State Natural Area Group, park staff and Master Naturalists from the area, as well as other local experts conduct these programs. Call for times and topics; suggested donation of $2 person or $5 per family to the Friends of Guadalupe River and Honey Creek, Inc. (830) 438-2656. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Guadalupe River SP]
May 2007 — Lake Texana SP — Nature Programs — Every Saturday. Learn about the park's abundant wildlife and a variety of other nature topics at these programs. Held at the Nature Center. 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. (361) 782-5718. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Lake Texana SP]
May 2007 — McKinney Falls SP — Interpretive Hikes and Discussions — Every Saturday and Sunday. We will discuss such topics as plants and animals, ecology, geology and history. Hikes are weather permitting. Call for times and program information (512) 243-1643. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About McKinney Falls SP]
May 2007 — World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP — Lunch With a Naturalist — Every Thursday. Drop by the Y Cafe , buy your lunch and meet one of the professional naturalists who work at the park. Bring your questions about birds, bats, cats, snakes, butterflies, dragonflies, observing nature in the park, attracting wildlife to your yard, or the naturalist as a career path. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; reservations recommended (956) 584-9156. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP]
May 5, 12, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Saturday Programs — Informative and entertaining programs including naturalist interpretive slide shows, demonstrations, games and sing-alongs. Topics range from wildlife to plants to outdoor recreation and conservation. Call for times and locations (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
May 12, 19, 2007 — Eisenhower SP — Slide Show — Come to the amphitheater and see the variety of reptiles and other animals that live in the park and fish that inhabit Lake Texoma at this slide show. Forty-Five minute program begins at dusk (903) 465-1956. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Eisenhower SP]
May 19, 2007 — Palo Duro Canyon SP — Native American Presentation — Come to the Lone Star Interpretive Theater and learn about Native Americans, past and present and see presenters dressed in full regalia. Great family entertainment. 7-8 p.m., weather permitting (806) 488-2227. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Palo Duro Canyon SP]
May 25, 2007 — Inks Lake SP — Tour of Texas State Parks — Come enjoy the slide show on the Texas State Park System that has over a hundred units scattered around the state. With sites ranging from Hill Country rivers to Panhandle canyons, from Pineywood forests to Gulf Coast beaches, and from the historic Texas State Railroad to Wyler Aerial Tramway, the Texas State Parks are truly a jewel in the rough. 9-10 p.m. (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