List of Events
Temporary Park Closure – Caddo Lake State Park
Casso Lake State Park is closed for repair and refurbishing from September 29, 2018 to December 26, 2018.
Find out more »Park Temporarily Closed for Wildlife Management (Public Hunts)
Pedernales Falls State Park will be closed for Wildlife Management Activities. During this time, only lottery drawn hunters will be allowed to enter the park. All other activities are prohibited, all trails are closed, and all campsites will be closed during this time. This park closes for these activities several times per year depending on what our Wildlife Biologist recommends for a healthy population of deer.
Find out more »Park Temporarily Closed for Wildlife Management – Public Drawn Hunt
Park closed for wildlife management activities (public drawn hunt).
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History in Lights
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo. Goliad State Park invites you to visit our “History in Lights” exhibit, which will run from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm throughout the month of December. Lights and shadows will tell the story of this remarkable site as visitors walk the same path taken by Native Americans and Spanish Franciscans Priests so long ago. Entrance fees are $3.00 per adult and free for children 12…
Find out more »Market Gardening 2.0: 2-day seminar with JM Fortier
Farmshare Austin and the Central Texas Young Farmers Coalition are thrilled to host farmer and author of the acclaimed The Market Gardener, JM Fortier, for a two-day workshop. In these workshops, Jean Martin (JM) will show you the many tools to his success including both physical techniques and management practices that enliven his agro-ecological approach to market gardening. He will use a combination of slides, lecture, interactive dialogue and field demonstrations. All new and updated information will focus on working with…
Find out more »World Birding Center Bird Walks
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties! Join us on unforgettable avian adventure. With over 300 species of birds identified within our park and many of the Valley specialty birds you just can't see outside of the Rio Grande Valley, our guided bird walks are a must for everyone. Whether you are new to birding and ready to…
Find out more »Shorebird Walk
Join us for a bird walk that goes over the birds that call the waters, marsh, and brush around Goose Island State Park home. Join us for a shorebird walk. We will look for various birds that call the coast home on this bird walk. Where to meet: The parking area next to the fishing pier. Things to bring: Binoculars, water, sun screen, shoes suitable for walking, a camera, and wear weather appropriate clothing. There will be a few pairs…
Find out more »Weed Wednesday (Workday)
Hardberger Park has a unique diversity of both flora and fauna and that diversity is being threatened by exotic invasive weeds. THE PARK NEEDS YOUR HELP to combat these weeds which include Australian and Kleberg Bluestem, wild mustard, and malta star thistle. Please help keep Hardberger Park diverse with native plant and animal life by joining Weed Wednesdays at Hardberger Park from 8:30 to 10:30 am to pull weeds as well as plant native plant material in treated areas. Each…
Find out more »Bentsen Bird Walk
Bentsen is a top destination for birders. Join us for a guided walk showcasing South Texas specialty birds such as the Altamira Oriole, Green Jay, Plain Chachalaca, and Great Kiskadee. Bring comfortable shoes and a pair of binoculars if you have them. If you don't have binoculars don't worry- you can rent a pair from our park store! Meet: Headquarters Park Store
Find out more »Headwaters Sanctuary Workday
Help restore San Antonio's birthright, the Headwaters of the San Antonio River, which contains the historical source of the River, the famous Blue Hole spring. People have been drawn here for over 10,000 years. Ask us about the history. We make trails, remove invasive plants, germinate and plant native species. To get on Headwater's e-mail list or ask questions, please send a note to Howard S. Homan at howard.homan@gmail.com. You volunteers are just the best people! Meet at the Headwaters…
Find out more »Wetland Wednesdays
We work on various wetland restoration projects from seed collecting, plant propagation and wetland plant establishment.
Find out more »Fate Bell’s Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
For the month(s) of June, July and August the park offers one guided-only hike at 10 am to go into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit: Frequently Asked Questions. Please note: there are designated trails for hiking and biking that park visitors may do on their own, no access into the canyon without a guide.
Find out more »Butchering & Curing at Barrington Farm
Butchering livestock was a very necessary way of life in the mid-19th century. Many of the animals raised on the farm were raised for that purpose. Pork has been preserved by drying, salting and smoking for centuries. There are different ways of curing, but they all serve the purpose of preserving it to eat later. Join us for our annual butchering and curing weekend, where we will be butchering a hog on Saturday and beginning the curing process on Sunday.…
Find out more »History in Lights
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo. Goliad State Park invites you to visit our “History in Lights” exhibit, which will run from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm throughout the month of December. Lights and shadows will tell the story of this remarkable site as visitors walk the same path taken by Native Americans and Spanish Franciscans Priests so long ago. Entrance fees are $3.00 per adult and free for children 12…
Find out more »Christmas in the Park – Daingerfield
Come drive through the park lit up like Santa Land and get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday! Drive through the park to enjoy an evening full of Christmas spirit. Drive through the park on Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00pm to 10:00pm to enjoy the lights! On Friday and Saturday, Santa will make his grand entrance in the park at 6pm and will be at the day use area beside the fireplace at the Historic Pavilion to visit…
Find out more »Woodland Bird Walk
What will you find on a bird walk through the woods? Join us for an exploratory walk through the woods of Goose Island State Park. We'll learn about and identify the birds we see on our route, which includes a stop at the bird viewing area. When: 8:30-11:00 A.M. Where: Meet at the Turks Cap parking lot by site #157. Bring: Binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, camera, and weather-appropriate clothing. The park offers a limited number of binoculars available…
Find out more »Fate Bell’s Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
For the month(s) of June, July and August the park offers one guided-only hike at 10 am to go into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit: Frequently Asked Questions. Please note: there are designated trails for hiking and biking that park visitors may do on their own, no access into the canyon without a guide.
Find out more »Plant Hike
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify interesting native and non-native plants in the park. Ever wonder what the names of those plants were?! Ever wonder about that beautiful flower?! Join us on a two-hour leisurely stroll to explore the fauna of the park led by very knowledgeable Park Host Rick Snider!
Find out more »Bird Bingo
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game! So you think you know birds... Let's find out! Join one of our park rangers for a game of bird bingo including some birds found here in the park. This game is held every Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Nature Center across from the Gymnasium and lasts 30 minutes to an hour. We hope we'll see you…
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