Texas Outdoor Family | Estero Llano Grande (Rio Grande Valley) – Indoor Bunks or Outdoor Tents
Estero Llano Grande State Park one of many facilities that make up the World Birding Center in the Rio Grande Valley will host the Texas Outdoor Family. This years workshop will feature the new Camp Thicket Lodge. Enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of cabins! This workshop will provide excellent opportunity to look at a variety of birds and other animals. Enjoy the great outdoors with your family in this very unique setting.
| When |
Feb 09, 2013 09:30 AM
to Feb 10, 2013 11:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Where | Estero Llano Grande State Park |
| Contact Email | tofsp@tpwd.state.tx.us |
| Contact Phone | 512 389 8903 |
Facilities
- Estero Llano Grande State Park
- Individual car camping sites for each family
- Restrooms with hot showers
Equipment
- Thanks to TPWD sponsors, the basic camping equipment needed for the weekend will be provided. Participants will need to bring their own food, plates, sleeping bags and personal items. Click here for a suggested packing list: TOFPackingList
Agenda & Activities
Saturday
- Credible Campers & Campsites:
Adults: Learn Leave no Trace principles, how to pitch your tent and use stoves safely
Junior Rangers: PEAK Program “Promoting environmental awareness in kids” to leave no trace
- Building Base Camp: Families come together, gather equipment and build base camp for the weekend.
- Caching in on State Park Trails: Trail adventure and exploration through GPS and Geo-caching
- Fire Building and Outdoor Cooking Tips: How to safely build fires and cook on open flames / grills
- Experience the natural wonders at night: Celebrating nature’s natural night noises at State Parks
Sunday
- Coffee and chat with a Park Ranger: Q&A – Learn more about parks through conservation
- Know Before You Go ... Breaking Camp and Leaving No Trace of your stay
Additonal Site Specific Activities
- Birding Tram Ride: Enjoy an amazing variety of birds from the comfort of the state park tram as we explore their habitat.
Additional Curriculum
- State Park Junior Ranger Certification Programs – Targeted Audience: 5-12 years of age
- Environmentally-friendly program which adopts and teaches the 'Leave No Trace' philosophy and practices
- Additional programs specifically for use and enjoyment of a state park
Meals
- A shopping list/menu will be provided; you will need to bring your own food. Click here to see the suggested shopping list: TOFPre-Materials
- Instructors will teach you how to enjoy family camp cooking.
Fees
- $65 per family (up to 6 individuals) - includes all entry and camping fees.
How to Register
- Call 512-389-8903 and ask to speak to one of our "Texas Outdoor Family" customer service representatives Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. They can answer any questions you might have and also can provide the contact number for partner site workshops.
- You will be e-mailed a confirmation packet with directions and additional items.
- Please note that all reservations and full payment must be made at least four business days in advance of the workshops. All fees are non-refundable.
