Outdoor Skills, Workshops & Seminars
May 2013
May
17
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | Garner State Park (Hill Country) | Special Two Night Event | (FULL - Wait List forming)
Garner State Park
This special 2-night event will feature kayaking on the beautiful Frio River, fishing, hiking, great swimming, and of course, the one and only Garner Dance on Saturday night!
May
18
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | Abilene State Park (west Texas) | (OPEN)
Abilene State Park
Visit the land where the buffalo roamed. Enjoy the beautiful rolling hills south of Abilene and camp under a huge pecan tree. Kayak and fish at nearby Lake Abilene!
May
19
End Date
Reptile Time at the Nature Center!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
May
24
End Date
Devil’s Waterhole Canoe Clinic and Tour
Learn basic canoe skills and then take a guided tour to the Devil’s Waterhole.
May
25
End Date
Guided Bike Ride - Beginner's
Chuck Heinrich Park
May
25
End Date
May
25
End Date
Geocaching 101
Guadalupe River State Park
May
25
End Date
Backyard Bass/Knot Tying
Learn basic casting techniques, proper fish identification and knot tying.
May
25
End Date
Geocaching 101
Guadalupe River State Park
May
25
End Date
May
26
End Date
Guided Bike Ride for Beginners
Chuck Heinrich Park
May
26
End Date
Reptile Time at the Nature Center!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
June 2013
June
1
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle du Bois Unit (North of Dallas-Ft. Worth) | (FULL - Wait List forming)
Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle du Bois Unit
In a beautiful state park on Lake Ray Roberts with great campsites and facilities is where your family will surely be relaxed and happy. Enjoy the lake from a kayak and try your luck at fishing!
June
1
End Date
The Art of Campfire Building
Cooper Lake State Park/South Sulphur Unit
June
7
End Date
Wildlife Habitat Management Workshop
Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area
June
7
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | South Llano River State Park (Hill Country) | Special Two Night Event | (OPEN)
South Llano River State Park
This special 2-night event will show case a classic state park located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Activities include swimming, fishing, and floating in the South Llano River.
June
8
End Date
Lip Smackin’ Good Eatin’/Dutch Oven Cookin’
Cooper Lake State Park/South Sulphur Unit
June
8
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | Lake Somerville Birch Creek Unit (Hill Country) | (FULL - Wait List forming)
Lake Somerville State Park
Discover Lake Somerville's diverse wildlife while kayaking, fishing, geocaching, wildlife viewing, and swimming!
June
10
End Date
Jr. Ranger Summer Camp
McKinney Falls State Park
Come learn to be a proud member of the Junior Rangers of Texas Parks and Wildlife! This day camp is open to children who are interested in science and the outdoors ages 8-12. Our Counselor In Training program is for children ages 13-17. Campers learn to fish, throw an atlatl, listen for birds and other wildlife, knap arrowheads, and more while swimming, playing camp games, making friends and enjoying the beauty of McKinney Falls State Park. Camp weeks are June 10-14, 17-21 and 24-28.
Each camp day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. This event is open to registered applicants only.
June
14
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | Caprock Canyons State Park 2-night special event (near Texas Panhandle) | (Filling Fast!)
Caprock Canyons State Park
Come join us for a 2-night special Cowboy Adventure! Catch a glimpse of the Texas State Bison Herd and learn to cook in a cast-iron pot on the campfire in the heart of the amazing Caprock Canyons! A perfect summer vacation for the whole family.
June
15
End Date
Ranger Led Mountain Bike Ride
San Angelo State Park
Come join us for a Ranger led mountain bike ride around San Angelo State Park! Distance and difficulty of the ride will vary with experience and weather.
June
15
End Date
Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Learn how to tread lightly in the outdoors.
June
15
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | Pedernales Falls State Park (Hill Country) | (OPEN)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn how to camp at Pedernales Falls State Park! This workshop will include activities like: Geocaching, Swimming, Bird Watching, and Star Gazing. This fan favorite is back for our 2013 Spring season!
June
15
End Date
Geocaching 101
Learn about the fastest growing outdoor activity in the world, a scavenger/treasure hunt using GPS units.
June
15
End Date
Orienteering / Compass Skills
Cooper Lake State Park/South Sulphur Unit
June
17
End Date
Summer Eco-Camp 2013
Stephen F. Austin State Park
June
17
End Date
Jr. Ranger Summer Camp
McKinney Falls State Park
Come learn to be a proud member of the Junior Rangers of Texas Parks and Wildlife! This day camp is open to children who are interested in science and the outdoors ages 8-12. Our Counselor In Training program is for children ages 13-17. Campers learn to fish, throw an atlatl, listen for birds and other wildlife, knap arrowheads, and more while swimming, playing camp games, making friends and enjoying the beauty of McKinney Falls State Park. Camp weeks are June 10-14, 17-21 and 24-28.
Each camp day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. This event is open to registered applicants only.
June
19
End Date
Leave No Kid Inside Day Camp
San Angelo State Park
June
20
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | 3-night Super Awesome Summer Adventure at Balmorhea and Davis Mountains State Parks (west Texas) | (FULL - Wait List forming)
Balmorhea and Davis Mountains State Parks
You don't want to miss this amazing opportunity to visit some of the prettiest parks in Texas! Spend 2 nights at Balmorhea State Park with it's spring-fed swimming pool and 1 night at Davis Mountains State Park for some star-gazing like you've never experienced before!
June
21
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | Inks Lake State Park (Hill Country) | Special Two Night Event | (FILLING FAST!)
Inks Lake State Park
This special 2-night event will include hiking the park's amazing geologic features, a geocaching adventure, kayaking, fishing, optional swimming in Devil's Water Hole
June
24
End Date
Jr. Ranger Summer Camp
McKinney Falls State Park
Come learn to be a proud member of the Junior Rangers of Texas Parks and Wildlife! This day camp is open to children who are interested in science and the outdoors ages 8-12. Our Counselor In Training program is for children ages 13-17. Campers learn to fish, throw an atlatl, listen for birds and other wildlife, knap arrowheads, and more while swimming, playing camp games, making friends and enjoying the beauty of McKinney Falls State Park. Camp weeks are June 10-14, 17-21 and 24-28.
Each camp day begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. This event is open to registered applicants only.
June
26
End Date
Leave No Kid Inside Day Camp
San Angelo State Park
June
28
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | Inks Lake State Park (Hill Country) | Special Two Night Event | (OPEN)
Inks Lake State Park
This special 2-night event will include hiking the park's amazing geologic features, a geocaching adventure, kayaking, fishing, optional swimming in Devil's Water Hole
June
29
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family | Eisenhower State Park (north of Dallas) | (OPEN)
Eisenhower State Park
One of the best swimming holes in north Texas is at Eisenhower State Park on Lake Texoma! Try your luck at catching fish on one of the biggest lakes in Texas and paddle around in a kayak for a family adventure.
June
29
End Date
Backyard Bass/Knot Tying
Learn basic casting techniques, proper fish identification and knot tying.
June
29
End Date
July 2013
July
5
End Date
Wildlife Habitat Management Workshop
Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area
July
6
End Date
Map and Compass Program
Learn to understand and use these “traditional” navigational tools.
July
10
End Date
Leave No Kid Inside Day Camp
San Angelo State Park
July
17
End Date
Leave No Kid Inside Day Camp
San Angelo State Park
July
24
End Date
Leave No Kid Inside Day Camp
San Angelo State Park
August 2013
August
2
End Date
Wildlife Habitat Management Workshop
Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area
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