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
December 8, 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]
December 15, 2007 — Canceled — Purtis Creek SP — Stargazing — Come explore the night sky and make your own star wheel. Meet at overflow camping parking lot at dark. 7-9 p.m. (903) 425-2332. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Purtis Creek SP]
February 9, 2008 — Purtis Creek SP — Stargazing — Come explore the night sky and make your own star wheel. Meet at overflow camping parking lot at dark. 7-9 p.m. (903) 425-2332. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Purtis Creek SP]
March 8, 2008 — Purtis Creek SP — Stargazing — Come explore the night sky and make your own star wheel. Meet at overflow camping parking lot at dark. Accessible for the hearing impaired. 8:30-10 p.m. (903) 425-2332. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Purtis Creek SP]
March 21, 2008 — Guadalupe River SP — Stories in the Stars — Take an engaging, interactive look at stars, galaxies, star clusters and more as we tour the night sky. Audience will participate in a fun-filled skit telling the famous story of Cassiopeia and Andromeda. Following this we'll take a tour of the night sky and check out a few of the seasonal astronomical wonders through a telescope. 8-10 p.m. (830) 438-2656. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Guadalupe River SP]
April 5, 2008 — Purtis Creek SP — Stargazing — Come explore the night sky and make your own star wheel. Meet at overflow camping parking lot at dark. Accessible for the hearing impaired. 8:30-10 p.m. (903) 425-2332. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Purtis Creek SP]
April 11, 2008 — Guadalupe River SP — Stories in the Stars — Take an engaging, interactive look at stars, galaxies, star clusters and more as we tour the night sky. Audience will participate in a fun-filled skit telling the famous story of Cassiopeia and Andromeda. Following this we'll take a tour of the night sky and check out a few of the seasonal astronomical wonders through a telescope. 8-10 p.m. (830) 438-2656. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Guadalupe River SP]
April 26, 2008 — Copper Breaks SP — Sun Fun and Star Walk — Begin your celestial journey in the afternoon with Sun Fun, which features specially equipped telescopes and look at our nearest star, the sun. In the evening take a Star Walk, which focuses on natural wonders rather than natural science, using simple techniques for orienteering, "star hopping" and nighttime navigation. First hear a NASA grant-funded program focusing on a particular aspect of the night sky or astronomy, then take a naked eye tour of the night sky over the park followed by a closer look through telescopes and binoculars. Accessible for the mobility and hearing impaired. Sun Fun 4-5 p.m., Star Walk 8 p.m.-till (940) 839-4331. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Copper Breaks SP]
May 2, 2008 — Old Tunnel WMA — Astronomy Program — After the bats take flight, watch the stars come out and take a tour of the summer night sky. Accessible for the mobility impaired. Program begins at dark. (830) 990-2659. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Old Tunnel WMA] [More About WMAs]
May 3, 2008 — Purtis Creek SP — Stargazing — Come explore the night sky and make your own star wheel. Meet at overflow camping parking lot at dark. Accessible for the hearing impaired. 8:30-10 p.m. (903) 425-2332. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Purtis Creek SP]
May 9, 2008 — Guadalupe River SP — Stories in the Stars — Take an engaging, interactive look at stars, galaxies, star clusters and more as we tour the night sky. Audience will participate in a fun-filled skit telling the famous story of Cassiopeia and Andromeda. Following this we'll take a tour of the night sky and check out a few of the seasonal astronomical wonders through a telescope. 8-10 p.m. (830) 438-2656. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Guadalupe River SP]
May 24, 2008 — Copper Breaks SP — Sun Fun and Star Walk — Begin your celestial journey in the afternoon with Sun Fun, which features specially equipped telescopes and look at our nearest star, the sun. In the evening take a Star Walk, which focuses on natural wonders rather than natural science, using simple techniques for orienteering, "star hopping" and nighttime navigation. First hear a NASA grant-funded program focusing on a particular aspect of the night sky or astronomy, then take a naked eye tour of the night sky over the park followed by a closer look through telescopes and binoculars. Accessible for the mobility and hearing impaired. Sun Fun 4-5 p.m., Star Walk 8:30 p.m.-till (940) 839-4331. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Copper Breaks SP]
Updated 2007-11-20 05:00:18
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