http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us daily 1 2009-07-27T23:18:03Z http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/limestone-bluffs-paddling-trail-cleanup Volunteer to clean up 5 miles of shoreline along the Limestone Bluffs Paddling Trail on the Navasota River from the Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site to Fort Parker Lake as part of National Public Lands Day.  Plan to get wet and dirty.  Bring gloves, a hat and a canoe or kayak if you have one.  There will be a limited number of canoes available for use. Call Fort Parker State Park to sign up 254-562-5751.

]]> No publisher cmontez paddling Fort Parker SP volunteer 2012-08-22T21:04:06Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/first-day-hikes-at-fort-parker-state-park Fort Parker State Park will offer a guided hike on New Year’s Day from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.  Participants will meet at the Picnic Area.  The hike will be part of the nationwide First Day Hikes program.  First Day Hikes brings awareness of healthy lifestyle alternatives that include state parks, promoted by the National Association of State Park Directors.  The topics of the guided hike will include local flora, information on the Springfield Cemetery, viewing the Fort Parker dam, and other points of interest along the trail.  The event is open to anyone with a valid state park entrance permit, which will be available at the Park Headquarters.  Please dress for the weather and wear footwear suitable for a two-mile hike.  The event will be held at Fort Parker State Park, 194 Park Road 28, Mexia, TX 76667.  RSVP by calling Fort Parker State Park 254-562-5751. 

]]> No publisher cmontez hikes & walks first day hike featured event holidays Fort Parker SP 2012-12-06T14:25:00Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/children2019s-trout-fishing-clinic-at-fort-parker-state-park This is a family event where Mexia Bass Club member volunteers teach your children, in a hands-on way, how to fish.  Before each clinic, experienced fisherman will teach youth how to cast and tie the knots needed for fishing.  Each clinic begins with a short introduction to fish ecology and conservation.  The children will have a chance to fish for almost two hours with the help of Mexia Bass Club members.  Fishing poles, bait, and stringers are all provided.  This is an excellent opportunity to introduce fishing to those who have never fished before.  The only cost is the standard park entry fee for adults.  Sign up by calling 254-562-5751 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  

]]> No publisher cmontez kids corner Kids Fort Parker SP fishing classes, derbies & more 2013-01-18T14:31:47Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/children2019s-trout-fishing-clinic-at-fort-parker-state-park-1 This is a family event where Mexia Bass Club member volunteers teach your children, in a hands-on way, how to fish.  Before each clinic, experienced fisherman will teach youth how to cast and tie the knots needed for fishing.  Each clinic begins with a short introduction to fish ecology and conservation.  The children will have a chance to fish for almost two hours with the help of Mexia Bass Club members.  Fishing poles, bait, and stringers are all provided.  This is an excellent opportunity to introduce fishing to those who have never fished before.  The only cost is the standard park entry fee for adults.  Sign up by calling 254-562-5751 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  

]]> No publisher cmontez kids corner Kids Fort Parker SP fishing classes, derbies & more 2013-01-18T14:33:00Z Event