Events http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us daily 1 2009-06-22T22:13:34Z First Day Hikes http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/first-day-hikes-45 Join park staff for a morning Bird Walk at 8:30-10:30 a.m.  Enjoy the “Texas Tropics,” as you’ll wind through trails, boardwalks and other areas to search for famous Rio Grande Valley bird species such as Kiskadees, Warblers and many others. Hikers will want to bring binoculars, a hiking stick, sturdy shoes and drinking water.  Hikers meet at park visitor center.

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

]]> No publisher kjunek Estero Llano Grande hikes & walks 2011-12-20T18:03:09Z Event Breakfast with the Birds http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/breakfast-with-the-birds-5 Join us for a continental breakfast and educational and entertaining presentation, then a guided nature walk through the park looking at the amazing array birds that call South Texas home in the winter. Please call ahead to register as seating is limited. (If limited mobility concerns you please let us know when you register and we will reserve you a spot on the Nature Tram).

Please call for price registration and any more information (956) 565-3919

]]> No publisher kohaver Estero Llano Grande birds, bats and more hikes & walks World Birding Center 2012-11-26T17:37:25Z Event Nature Tram Tour http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/nature-tram-tour-12 If you have every wanted to join in on a Nature Walk at Estero, but limited mobility held you back we have the tour for you.  Our new Electric Trams can seat 12 people for a journey around the diverse habitat of our park. Animals, plants, insects and some natural history will make this a tour you won’t forget. The tour is first come first serve so come early to get a spot. Is Sunday bad day for you? Call to check our availability for a personal tour on another day for your group.(5 minimum). Call for more information or to check availability 956-565-3919

]]> No publisher mcoxz Estero Llano Grande World Birding Center floating and riding 2011-11-23T15:35:00Z Event Full Moon Hike http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/full-moon-hike-11 Come celebrate the full moon and see all that Estero Llano Grande State Park has to offer after hours.  We will take a night hike, learn about the stars and constellations, search for scorpions, tarantulas, Common Pauraques, frogs, and owls, and much more!

Call for more information 956-565-3919 or check out our website at www.worldbirdingcenter.org

]]> No publisher mcoxz Estero Llano Grande hikes & walks World Birding Center 2011-11-23T15:28:51Z Event Breakfast with the Birds http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/breakfast-with-the-birds-26 Come have breakfast on our magnificent covered deck situated right on one of our lakes. Enjoy an  impressive variety of water birds as you sit and sip your morning coffee. The breakfast will be light so you will be comfortable walking afterwards. Following the breakfast, join a walking tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. Never been birding? This will be a wonderful way to start.

Walk will be at a modest pace.. Call for more information 956-565-3919 or check out our website at www.worldbirdingcenter.org

]]> No publisher mcoxz Estero Llano Grande birds, bats and more World Birding Center 2011-11-23T15:23:36Z Event Full Moon Hike http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/full-moon-hike-2 Come celebrate the full moon and see all that Estero Llano Grande State Park has to offer after hours.  We will take a night hike, learn about the stars and constellations, search for scorpions, tarantulas, Common Pauraques, frogs, and owls, and much more! 3301 S International Blvd Weslaco, Texas 78596

Call for more information 956-565-3919 or check out our website at www.worldbirdingcenter.org

]]> No publisher mcoxz Estero Llano Grande stargazing hikes & walks World Birding Center 2012-03-29T21:04:04Z Event Full Moon Hike http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/full-moon-hike-12 Come celebrate the full moon and see all that Estero Llano Grande State Park has to offer after hours.  We will take a night hike, learn about the stars and constellations, search for scorpions, tarantulas, Common Pauraques, frogs, and owls, and much more!

Call for more information 956-565-3919 or check out our website at www.worldbirdingcenter.org

]]> No publisher mcoxz Estero Llano Grande hikes & walks World Birding Center 2011-11-23T15:30:28Z Event Earth Day Plant Tram Tour http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/earth-day-plant-tram-tour Have you ever want to know what some of the amazing and odd plants of south Texas are? Celebrate Earth Day by getting out to Estero for a special tour focusing on the amazing plant diversity at Estero!!! Take a guided tour through our divers habitat enjoying all that mother nature and planet Earth has created for you. Call to reserve your spot today as seating is limited! 3301 S International Blvd Weslaco, Texas 78596

 Call for more information 956-565-3919 or check out our website at www.worldbirdingcenter.org

]]> No publisher mcoxz Estero Llano Grande featured event special events World Birding Center 2012-03-29T21:01:40Z Event Full Moon Hike http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/full-moon-hike-15 Come celebrate the full moon and see all that Estero Llano Grande State Park has to offer after hours.  We will take a night hike, learn about the stars and constellations, search for scorpions, tarantulas, Common Pauraques, frogs, and owls, and much more! 3301 S International Blvd Weslaco, Texas 78596

 Call for more information 956-565-3919 or check out our website at www.worldbirdingcenter.org

]]> No publisher mcoxz Estero Llano Grande stargazing hikes & walks World Birding Center 2012-03-29T21:06:43Z Event Full Moon Hike http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/full-moon-hike-13 Come celebrate the full moon and see all that Estero Llano Grande State Park has to offer after hours.  We will take a night hike, learn about the stars and constellations, search for scorpions, tarantulas, Common Pauraques, frogs, and owls, and much more!

Call for more information 956-565-3919 or check out our website at www.worldbirdingcenter.org

]]> No publisher mcoxz Estero Llano Grande hikes & walks World Birding Center 2011-11-23T15:32:17Z Event Butterfly/Dragonfly Walk http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/butterfly-dragonfly-walk Join a park naturalist and observe the vast numbers of colorful butterflies and amazing dragonflies and damselflies that are attracted to the park’s gardens and wetlands. Many species that can be seen in South Texas occur nowhere else in the US. Walk will be at a modest pace over flat ground. Butterflies from 1:30pm-3:30pm Dragonflies from 3:30pm-4:30pm

Call for more information 956-565-3919 or check out our website at www.worldbirdingcenter.org.

3301 S International Blvd Weslaco, Texas 78596

]]> No publisher mcoxz Estero Llano Grande birds, bats and more hikes & walks World Birding Center 2012-03-29T20:55:00Z Event National Trails Day- Estero Llano Grande http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/national-trails-day-estero-llano-grande Join us on June 2nd to celebrate National Trails Day. We have options for everyone.  June 2nd from 9:00am-11:00am it is Trails on Wheels so bring your tricycle, bicycle, or unicycle and join a Park Ranger on a guided 3-4 mile trek through Estero Llano Grande. If you’re a birder or want to become one join us at 8:30am -10:30am for Trails with Binoculars and go on our morning guided bird hike in search of the amazing array of birds that Estero Llano Grande has to offer. If you are more of a night owl then join us on June 3rd from 8:00pm-10:00pm for our Full Moon Hike and see if you can find the creatures of the night.

Be sure to wear appropriate clothing for the program of your choice. For the June 3rd Night Hike you can bring your own flashlights and backlights will make it an extra an extra special event. (Backlights can be purchased at our park store.)

Call for more information 956-565-3919 or check out our website at www.worldbirdingcenter.org

]]> No publisher mcoxz Estero Llano Grande birds, bats and more featured event hikes & walks 2012-05-07T20:25:10Z Event Got Gators? http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/got-gators Got Gators? We do and we love to teach people about them. Join our guide on a trip to Alligator Lake in search of our adult gators over 10 feet long!!! Learn about the amazing life of this cold blooded creature and take a trip back in time to the age of the dinosaurs. 3301 S International Blvd Weslaco, Texas 78596

Call for more information 956-565-3919 or check out our website at www.worldbirdingcenter.org

]]> No publisher mcoxz Estero Llano Grande birds, bats and more World Birding Center 2012-03-29T21:20:00Z Event Full Moon Hike http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/full-moon-hike-16 Come celebrate the full moon and see all that Estero Llano Grande State Park has to offer after hours.  We will take a night hike, learn about the stars and constellations, search for scorpions, tarantulas, Common Pauraques, frogs, and owls, and much more! 3301 S International Blvd Weslaco, Texas 78596

Call for more information 956-565-3919 or check out our website at www.worldbirdingcenter.org

]]> No publisher mcoxz Estero Llano Grande stargazing hikes & walks World Birding Center 2012-03-29T21:10:03Z Event National Trails Day- Estero Llano Grande http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/national-trails-day-estero-llano-grande-1

Join us on June 2nd to celebrate National Trails Day. We have options for everyone.  June 2nd from 9:00am-11:00am it is Trails on Wheels so bring your tricycle, bicycle, or unicycle and join a Park Ranger on a guided 3-4 mile trek through Estero Llano Grande. If you’re a birder or want to become one join us at 8:30am -10:30am for Trails with Binoculars and go on our morning guided bird hike in search of the amazing array of birds that Estero Llano Grande has to offer. If you are more of a night owl then join us on June 3rd from 8:00pm-10:00pm for our Full Moon Hike and see if you can find the creatures of the night.

Be sure to wear appropriate clothing for the program of your choice. For the June 3rd Night Hike you can bring your own flashlights and backlights will make it an extra an extra special event. (Backlights can be purchased at our park store.)

Call for more information 956-565-3919 or check out our website at www.worldbirdingcenter.org

 

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