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March 2021
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird watch all year round! Meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the 40-Acre Lake restrooms and go on a birding hike alongside park volunteer Jerry Carpenter. This trail is 1.2 miles long, it's relatively flat and graveled, and easily accessible for anyone that wants to join us! Don't forget to bring your binoculars, filed guides, and don't forget your water! There is…
Find out more »Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird watch all year round! Meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the 40-Acre Lake restrooms and go on a birding hike alongside park volunteer Jerry Carpenter. This trail is 1.2 miles long, it's relatively flat and graveled, and easily accessible for anyone that wants to join us! Don't forget to bring your binoculars, filed guides, and don't forget your water! There is…
Find out more »Young Naturalists Children’s Program (Virtual)
Join us for our online Young Naturalists program! The amazing staff at Mammen Family Library have set up a Zoom meeting so that children (and their caregivers) can participate in Ranger Holly's monthly Young Naturalists program. Just like at our in-person programs, we will find out about nature, read a story and do a craft. After you register, library staff will email you a list of materials you will need for the class. Preregistration is required: https://mfplibrary.libcal.com/event/7329335
Find out more »Angler Education Instructor Training 3-day Workshop (Virtual)
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor This free online 3-day (2 hours each day) workshop is open to anyone 18 or older interested in teaching fishing skills in their communities. The program provides the curriculum, equipment (where available), materials and support to help volunteers successfully introduce youth and their families to fishing. Ideal for teachers, scout or youth group leaders, after school or camp staff and community volunteers. TEA-approved CPE available for teachers. Participants must attend all 3 sessions for certification: March 15th,…
Find out more »USA Archery Level One Archery Certification (Plano)
Become a USA Archery Level 1 instructor and bring archery to your community. You will become certified to set up and run a safe and efficient archery range and teach the basic steps of archery shooting success to audiences of all abilities and background. The TPWD administered USA Archery Level 1 certification will teach you how to design, build, run and expand archery programs. The class is designed for parks and recreation professionals, outdoor educators, after school groups, community programs, clubs and…
Find out more »Wildlife Tax Valuation Webinar
This workshop will be done over the internet. Biologists will provide an overview of the wildlife tax valuation, developing a wildlife management plan, and management practices. This workshop will be held via the web. The website address and instructions on how to view the workshop will be sent to registered participants the week of the workshop. Texas Parks and Wildlife will host a free webinar for landowners interested in Wildlife Tax Valuation. Sign-in starts at 8 AM. Presentations run from…
Find out more »City of Austin Career Expo
Meet with Texas Parks and Wildlife recruiting about career opportunities. Our skilled workforce of 3,000 operates within 13 divisions in 200 locations across Texas. For more information visit our jobs page. Register to join us at the following link: More information about this event…
Find out more »April 2021
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird watch all year round! Meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the 40-Acre Lake restrooms and go on a birding hike alongside park volunteer Jerry Carpenter. This trail is 1.2 miles long, it's relatively flat and graveled, and easily accessible for anyone that wants to join us! Don't forget to bring your binoculars, filed guides, and don't forget your water! There is…
Find out more »Young Naturalists Children’s Program (Virtual)
Join us for our online Young Naturalists program! The amazing staff at Mammen Family Library have set up a Zoom meeting so that children (and their caregivers) can participate in Ranger Holly's monthly Young Naturalists program. Just like at our in-person programs, we will find out about nature, read a story and do a craft. After you register, library staff will email you a list of materials you will need for the class. Preregistration is required: https://mfplibrary.libcal.com/event/7329335
Find out more »Wildlife Tax Valuation Webinar
This workshop will be done over the internet. Biologists will provide an overview of the wildlife tax valuation, developing a wildlife management plan, and management practices. This workshop will be held via the web. The website address and instructions on how to view the workshop will be sent to registered participants the week of the workshop. Texas Parks and Wildlife will host a free webinar for landowners interested in Wildlife Tax Valuation. Sign-in starts at 8 AM. Presentations run from…
Find out more »USA Archery Level One Archery Certification (Plano)
Become a USA Archery Level 1 instructor and bring archery to your community. You will become certified to set up and run a safe and efficient archery range and teach the basic steps of archery shooting success to audiences of all abilities and background. The TPWD administered USA Archery Level 1 certification will teach you how to design, build, run and expand archery programs. The class is designed for parks and recreation professionals, outdoor educators, after school groups, community programs, clubs and…
Find out more »May 2021
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird watch all year round! Meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the 40-Acre Lake restrooms and go on a birding hike alongside park volunteer Jerry Carpenter. This trail is 1.2 miles long, it's relatively flat and graveled, and easily accessible for anyone that wants to join us! Don't forget to bring your binoculars, filed guides, and don't forget your water! There is…
Find out more »Young Naturalists Children’s Program (Virtual)
Join us for our online Young Naturalists program! The amazing staff at Mammen Family Library have set up a Zoom meeting so that children (and their caregivers) can participate in Ranger Holly's monthly Young Naturalists program. Just like at our in-person programs, we will find out about nature, read a story and do a craft. After you register, library staff will email you a list of materials you will need for the class. Preregistration is required: https://mfplibrary.libcal.com/event/7329335
Find out more »June 2021
Abilene Outdoor Adventures 2021
Join us for outdoor activities such as fishing, archery, wildlife education. Find new ways to enjoy the outdoors! City of Abilene and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department have collaborated with various organizations to host Abilene Outdoor Adventures on June 5, 2021, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Cal Young Park. The event is free and is intended to promote outdoor recreation in The Big Country, wellness, as well as environmental conservation and stewardship. Enjoy fishing education and fishing for catfish, archery, wildlife education, and plant identification activities, backpacking…
Find out more »September 2021
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird watch all year round! Meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the 40-Acre Lake restrooms and go on a birding hike alongside park volunteer Jerry Carpenter. This trail is 1.2 miles long, it's relatively flat and graveled, and easily accessible for anyone that wants to join us! Don't forget to bring your binoculars, filed guides, and don't forget your water! There is…
Find out more »October 2021
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird watch all year round! Meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the 40-Acre Lake restrooms and go on a birding hike alongside park volunteer Jerry Carpenter. This trail is 1.2 miles long, it's relatively flat and graveled, and easily accessible for anyone that wants to join us! Don't forget to bring your binoculars, filed guides, and don't forget your water! There is…
Find out more »November 2021
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird watch all year round! Meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the 40-Acre Lake restrooms and go on a birding hike alongside park volunteer Jerry Carpenter. This trail is 1.2 miles long, it's relatively flat and graveled, and easily accessible for anyone that wants to join us! Don't forget to bring your binoculars, filed guides, and don't forget your water! There is…
Find out more »Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird watch all year round! Meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the 40-Acre Lake restrooms and go on a birding hike alongside park volunteer Jerry Carpenter. This trail is 1.2 miles long, it's relatively flat and graveled, and easily accessible for anyone that wants to join us! Don't forget to bring your binoculars, filed guides, and don't forget your water! There is…
Find out more »December 2021
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird watch all year round! Meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the 40-Acre Lake restrooms and go on a birding hike alongside park volunteer Jerry Carpenter. This trail is 1.2 miles long, it's relatively flat and graveled, and easily accessible for anyone that wants to join us! Don't forget to bring your binoculars, filed guides, and don't forget your water! There is…
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