Events http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us daily 1 2009-07-21T20:59:12Z First Day Hikes http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/first-day-hikes-31 Enjoy a leisurely one-mile walk and learn about area plants and animals and discover how living things depend on each other in order to survive and thrive in the habitat here in North Texas.  The hike is relatively easy, with some stairs up and down; hike takes approx. one hour. Not recommended for wheelchairs or strollers. Please call ahead on the morning of hike to confirm.  Trails at this park are unimproved surfaces and may be closed during wet conditions. Participants will want to wear sturdy shoes, and bring drinking water and a hiking stick. Starts at the Duck Pond Trailhead.

 Click here for more information on other guided First Day Hikes.

]]> No publisher kjunek hikes & walks Cedar Hill SP 2011-12-20T17:00:31Z Event Duck Pond Nature Hike http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/duck-pond-nature-hike-8 Take a leisurely walk and learn about the plants and animals at the park. Discover how living things depend on each other to survive and thrive in the habitat here at the park.  The trail is approximately one mile and is a great hike for families with children.  Meet at the Duck Pond Trailhead.    

 Each hike is limited to 25 people.  Call 972-291-5940 to check availability.  This program is subject to the trail and weather condition on the morning of the hike.  

 Program is available to the general public.  The Duck Pond Trail has steps and some rough trail.  It is not wheelchair or stroller friendly. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Hiking and Nature Trails and Tours Cedar Hill SP 2012-12-10T16:34:39Z Event Reptiles: Our Scaly Skinned Friends http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/reptiles-our-scaly-skinned-friends-6 Hear about the reptiles found in the area. Learn about the benefits of reptiles to this ecosystem. See some live examples of a couple scaly friends. Meet in the Penn Farm amphitheater.  

Program is available to the general public.  This program is in an outdoor amphitheater that is wheelchair and stroller accessible. All programs are subject to weather conditions. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Cedar Hill SP 2012-12-10T16:47:27Z Event Penn Farm Tour http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/penn-farm-tour-1 While strolling through this historic farm, you will hear stories of the John W. and Lucinda Penn and their pioneering spirit.  Learn what life on the farm was like for this couple as they farmed and raised livestock along with a family, adapting to the changes in agriculture and lifestyles through the first decades of the Penn Farm. Meet at the Penn Farm parking lot.

Program is available to the general public.  The Penn Farm is flat and grassy and can accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. All programs are subject to weather conditions. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Cedar Hill SP history 2012-12-10T16:56:05Z Event Butter Churning with Lucinda http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/butter-churning-with-lucinda Step onto the porch of the Penn Family home and back into time to meet Lucinda Penn. Watch and listen as Lucinda churns butter the old fashioned way and tells stories of her family.  Hear about the process of making butter from someone who has made many pounds of this favorite dairy product.  Lucinda will even let you try your hand at churning butter. 

Meet in the yard of the 1876 house on the Penn Farm grounds. Allow time to walk from parking lot to the house. 

Program is available to the general public.  The Penn Farm is flat and grassy and can accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. All programs are subject to weather conditions. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Cedar Hill SP history 2012-12-10T17:07:51Z Event Mammals: Our Furry Friends http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/mammals-our-furry-friends-6 Learn about the different mammals at the park as we share different stories about the animals. Includes skins and skulls to see and touch. Meet in the Penn Farm Amphitheater. 

Program is available to the general public.  This program is in an outdoor amphitheater that is wheelchair and stroller accessible. All programs are subject to weather conditions. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Cedar Hill SP 2012-12-10T17:21:42Z Event Reptiles: Our Scaly Skinned Friends http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/reptiles-our-scaly-skinned-friends-7 Hear about the reptiles found in the area. Learn about the benefits of reptiles to this ecosystem. See some live examples of a couple scaly friends. Meet in the Penn Farm amphitheater.  

Program is available to the general public.  This program is in an outdoor amphitheater that is wheelchair and stroller accessible. All programs are subject to weather conditions. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Cedar Hill SP 2012-12-10T17:27:24Z Event Geocaching 101 http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/geocaching-101-60 What is Geocaching? The simple answer is a scavenger/treasure hunt using GPS units and coordinates to find the treasure.  Sound fun, well it is the fastest growing outdoor activity in the world.  Want to learn more? We will teach you.  No equipment or experience needed just bring your family or friends and learn about this great outdoor pastime. This program is limited to 10 families/small groups as the number of GPS units is limited.  Please call Michelle, 972-291-5940, to register for this activity.  

Program is available to the general public.  This program is in an outdoor amphitheater that is wheelchair and stroller accessible. All programs are subject to weather conditions. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Geocaching Cedar Hill SP 2012-12-10T17:44:34Z Event Duck Pond Nature Hike http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/duck-pond-nature-hike-9 Take a leisurely walk and learn about the plants and animals at the park. Discover how living things depend on each other to survive and thrive in the habitat here at the park.  The trail is approximately one mile and is a great hike for families with children.  Meet at the Duck Pond Trailhead.    

Each hike is limited to 25 people.  Call 972-291-5940 to check availability.  This program is subject to the trail and weather condition on the morning of the hike.  

Program is available to the general public.  The Duck Pond Trail has steps and some rough trail.  It is not wheelchair or stroller friendly. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Hiking and Nature Trails and Tours Cedar Hill SP 2012-12-10T20:44:11Z Event Reptiles: Our Scaly Skinned Friends http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/reptiles-our-scaly-skinned-friends-9 Hear about the reptiles found in the area. Learn about the benefits of reptiles to this ecosystem. See some live examples of a couple scaly friends. Meet in the Penn Farm amphitheater.  

Program is available to the general public.  This program is in an outdoor amphitheater that is wheelchair and stroller accessible. All programs are subject to weather conditions. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Cedar Hill SP 2012-12-10T20:48:02Z Event Penn Farm Tour http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/penn-farm-tour-2 While strolling through this historic farm, you will hear stories of the John W. and Lucinda Penn and their pioneering spirit.  Learn what life on the farm was like for this couple as they farmed and raised livestock along with a family, adapting to the changes in agriculture and lifestyles through the first decades of the Penn Farm. Meet at the Penn Farm parking lot.

Program is available to the general public.  The Penn Farm is flat and grassy and can accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. All programs are subject to weather conditions. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Cedar Hill SP history 2012-12-10T21:01:24Z Event Butter Churning with Lucinda http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/butter-churning-with-lucinda-1 Step onto the porch of the Penn Family home and back into time to meet Lucinda Penn. Watch and listen as Lucinda churns butter the old fashioned way and tells stories of her family.  Hear about the process of making butter from someone who has made many pounds of this favorite dairy product.  Lucinda will even let you try your hand at churning butter. 

Meet in the yard of the 1876 house on the Penn Farm grounds. Allow time to walk from parking lot to the house. 

Program is available to the general public.  The Penn Farm is flat and grassy and can accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. All programs are subject to weather conditions. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Cedar Hill SP history 2012-12-10T21:06:19Z Event Mammals: Our Furry Friends http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/mammals-our-furry-friends-7 Learn about the different mammals at the park as we share different stories about the animals. Includes skins and skulls to see and touch. Meet in the Penn Farm Amphitheater. 

Program is available to the general public.  This program is in an outdoor amphitheater that is wheelchair and stroller accessible. All programs are subject to weather conditions. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Cedar Hill SP 2012-12-10T21:11:34Z Event Reptiles: Our Scaly Skinned Friends http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/reptiles-our-scaly-skinned-friends-13 Hear about the reptiles found in the area. Learn about the benefits of reptiles to this ecosystem. See some live examples of a couple scaly friends. Meet in the Penn Farm amphitheater.  

Program is available to the general public.  This program is in an outdoor amphitheater that is wheelchair and stroller accessible. All programs are subject to weather conditions. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Cedar Hill SP 2012-12-10T21:17:24Z Event Geocaching 101 http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/geocaching-101-61 What is Geocaching? The simple answer is a scavenger/treasure hunt using GPS units and coordinates to find the treasure.  Sound fun, well it is the fastest growing outdoor activity in the world.  Want to learn more? We will teach you.  No equipment or experience needed just bring your family or friends and learn about this great outdoor pastime. This program is limited to 10 families/small groups as the number of GPS units is limited.  Please call Michelle, 972-291-5940, to register for this activity.  

Program is available to the general public.  This program is in an outdoor amphitheater that is wheelchair and stroller accessible. All programs are subject to weather conditions. Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.

]]> No publisher mvarnell Geocaching Cedar Hill SP 2012-12-10T21:21:33Z Event