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.
Stargazing
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 at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [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 at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
March 17, 2007 — Fort McKavett SHS — Star Party — Come early to this event, hosted by the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society, and tour the historic frontier fort and hear lectures from members of the astronomy club. Event weather permitting. Dusk-midnight; fees free Texas State Parks Pass members, $3 non-members, $2 senior citizens, free for children 12 and under; call for more information (325) 396-2358. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Fort McKavett SHS] [Featured Events]
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 at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
March 23, 2007 — Palo Duro Canyon SP — Palo Duro Night Sky — Join our local area expert astronomer at the visitor center parking lot for an evening of viewing the beautiful night sky over Palo Duro Canyon at the Lone Star Interpretive Theater. Telescopes and instructions provided. 7:30-9 p.m., weather permitting (806) 488-2227. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Palo Duro Canyon SP]
March 24, 2007 — Caddoan Mounds SHS — Astronomy — Using telescopes including a 10-inch Dobsonian, visitors will be able to see the rings of Saturn, craters of our moon, a star being born (the great Orion nebula) and other celestial objects, as well as workshops on learning to find constellations and major stars and planets. You may also bring your own telescope to share for viewing or if you have questions. 7:30-9 p.m. weather permitting (936) 858-3218. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Caddoan Mounds SHS]
April 13, 2007 — Palo Duro Canyon SP — Palo Duro Night Sky — Join our local area expert astronomer at the visitor center parking lot for an evening of viewing the beautiful night sky over Palo Duro Canyon at the Lone Star Interpretive Theater. Telescopes and instructions provided. 8:30-10 p.m., weather permitting (806) 488-2227. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Palo Duro Canyon SP]
April 14, 2007 — Copper Breaks SP — Sun Fun and Star Walk — Sun Fun features specially equipped telescopes to look at our nearest star, the sun. Star Walk is a naked eye tour of the night sky over the park followed by a closer look through telescopes and binoculars with emphasis on "star hopping," a technique to help identify objects in the sky. Alternate program presented in case of bad weather. Sun Fun 4-5 p.m., Star Walk sunset-till (940) 839-4331. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Copper Breaks SP]
April 21, 2007 — Caddoan Mounds SHS — Astronomy — Using telescopes including a 10-inch Dobsonian, visitors will be able to see the rings of Saturn, craters of our moon, a star being born (the great Orion nebula) and other celestial objects, as well as workshops on learning to find constellations and major stars and planets. You may also bring your own telescope to share for viewing or if you have questions. 7:30-9 p.m. weather permitting (936) 858-3218. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Caddoan Mounds SHS]
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 at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
May 5, 2007 — Copper Breaks SP — Sun Fun and Star Walk — Sun Fun features specially equipped telescopes to look at our nearest star, the sun. Star Walk is a naked eye tour of the night sky over the park followed by a closer look through telescopes and binoculars with emphasis on "star hopping," a technique to help identify objects in the sky. Alternate program presented in case of bad weather. Sun Fun 4-5 p.m., Star Walk sunset-till (940) 839-4331. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Copper Breaks SP]
May 11, 2007 — Palo Duro Canyon SP — Palo Duro Night Sky — Join our local area expert astronomer at the visitor center parking lot for an evening of viewing the beautiful night sky over Palo Duro Canyon at the Lone Star Interpretive Theater. Telescopes and instructions provided. 9:15-10:45 p.m., weather permitting (806) 488-2227. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Palo Duro Canyon SP]
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 at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Ray Roberts Lake SP/Isle du Bois Unit]
May 19, 2007 — Caddoan Mounds SHS — Astronomy — Using telescopes including a 10-inch Dobsonian, visitors will be able to see the rings of Saturn, craters of our moon, a star being born (the great Orion nebula) and other celestial objects, as well as workshops on learning to find constellations and major stars and planets. You may also bring your own telescope to share for viewing or if you have questions. 7:30-9 p.m. weather permitting (936) 858-3218. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Caddoan Mounds SHS]
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