Events http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us daily 1 2009-07-27T23:18:03Z Bird Walk http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/bird-walk-3

Come take a walk through the Park, as we watch and listen for resident and migratory birds. Bring your binoculars!  Meet at the Kiddie Park at 8:00 am.

]]> No publisher cmontez birds, bats and more Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2012-10-24T13:05:47Z Event Texas Outdoor Family | Lake Casa Blanca State Park (South Texas) http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/texas-outdoor-family-lake-casa-blanca-state-park-south-texas At Lake Casa Blanca you will find out what makes this park one of South Texas' favorite sites. The beautiful lake allows for great family activities like fishing and kayaking and the beautiful South Texas landscape will provide your family will memories that last a lifetime. Lake Casa Blanca

 

 

 

Facilities

  • Lake Casa Blanca State Park
  • Individual car camping sites for each family
  • Restrooms with hot showers
  • Overnight State Park Police Officer public safety and security

 

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 and conservation
  • Know Before You Go ... Breaking Camp and Leaving No Trace of your stay

 

Additonal Site Specific Activities

  • Creating Careful Kayakers: Introduction to Kayaking 
  • Family Fishing Fun for Everyone: Introduction to Fishing
  • Fossil Exploration: Take a hike and find a unique site where fossils were found from 42 million years ago

 

 

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.
  • You will be asked to bring your family's food for the two-day event and a suggested list of items is provided below in the "TOFPRE-materials."

 

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.

 

Pre-workshop Materials

]]> No publisher rowen Texas Outdoor Family Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2012-06-04T17:10:00Z Event Bird Walk http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/bird-walk-5 Come join Ranger Holly for a walk around the Park, as we watch and listen for migratory birds. Wear good walking shoes, and bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the Main Park Entrance at 8:30 am. All ages welcome!

]]> No publisher jjohnsoy birds, bats and more ranger talks & slide shows hikes & walks Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2012-12-05T00:25:00Z Event “Bird Tales from Bird Feet” – Park Program and Bird Walk http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/201cbird-tales-from-bird-feet201d-2013-park-program-and-bird-walk Did you know that a bird’s foot tells a story of how the bird survives? Join us for a 10-minute program, followed by a bird walk around the Park. Bring your binoculars and wear good walking shoes!  Meet at Main Park Entrance at 8:30 am. Program in English; bird walk in English/en Español. All ages welcome!

]]> No publisher cmontez birds, bats and more Birds Lake Casa Blanca International SP hikes & walks 2013-01-18T22:55:11Z Event “Bird Tales from Bird Feet” – Park Program and Bird Walk http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/201cbird-tales-from-bird-feet201d-2013-park-program-and-bird-walk-2 Did you know that a bird’s foot tells a story of how the bird survives? Join us for a 10-minute program, followed by a bird walk around the Park. Bring your binoculars and wear good walking shoes!  Meet at Main Park Entrance at 8:30 am. Program in English; bird walk in English/en Español. All ages welcome!

]]> No publisher jjohnsoy birds, bats and more ranger talks & slide shows hikes & walks Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2013-01-29T23:50:00Z Event Useful Plants for the Zombie Apocalypse http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/201cuseful-plants-for-the-zombie-apocalypse201d

If you were visiting Lake Casa Blanca State Park and the Zombie Apocalypse happened, what would you do for survival? Which plants would you eat, and which would you avoid? Join us for this light-hearted program, as we discover useful plants around the park, and find out how to live off the wild! Meet in front of boat ramp restrooms at 3:00 pm. Wear good walking shoes. All ages welcome.

 

 

]]> No publisher jjohnsoy plants ranger talks & slide shows outdoor skills, workshops & seminars Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2013-02-05T22:05:00Z Event “Bird Tales from Bird Feet” – Park Program and Bird Walk http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/201cbird-tales-from-bird-feet201d-2013-park-program-and-bird-walk-1

Did you know that a bird’s foot tells a story of how the bird survives? Join us for a 10-minute program, followed by a bird walk around the Park. Bring your binoculars and wear good walking shoes!  Meet at Main Park Entrance at 8:30 am. Program in English; bird walk in English/en Español. All ages welcome!

 

]]> No publisher jjohnsoy birds, bats and more ranger talks & slide shows hikes & walks Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2013-01-29T23:45:00Z Event Butterfly Walk http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/butterfly-walk-1 Come discover the many beautiful butterflies that live here at the Park! Wear good walking shoes and bring your camera, if you like. Meet at the main park entrance at 2:00 pm. All ages welcome!

]]> No publisher jjohnsoy birds, bats and more hikes & walks Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2013-02-19T23:55:00Z Event Useful Plants for the Zombie Apocalypse http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/useful-plants-for-the-zombie-apocalypse If you were visiting Lake Casa Blanca State Park and the Zombie Apocalypse happened, what would you do for survival? Which plants would you eat, and which would you avoid? Join us for this light-hearted program, as we discover useful plants around the Park, and find out how to live off the wild! Meet in front of boat ramp restrooms at 3:00 pm. Wear good walking shoes. All ages welcome.

]]> No publisher jjohnsoy plants outdoor skills, workshops & seminars hikes & walks Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2013-02-27T16:10:00Z Event Butterfly Walk http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/butterfly-walk-2 Come discover the many beautiful butterflies that live here at the Park! Join us for a walk around the Park, as we look for butterflies. Wear good walking shoes and bring drinking water. Meet in front of the Bath House. All ages welcome!

]]> No publisher hreinhar kids corner birds, bats and more hikes & walks Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2013-03-03T23:35:00Z Event "Bird Tales from Bird Feet" - Park Program and Bird Walk http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/bird-tales-from-bird-feet-park-program-and-bird-walk You can tell a lot about a bird by looking at its feet! Did you know that a bird's foot tells a story of how the bird survives? Join us for a 10-minute program, followed by a bird walk around the Park. Bring your binoculars and drinking water, and wear good walking shoes. Meet at the Main Park Entrance. All ages welcome! Program in English; bird walk in English/en Español.

]]> No publisher hreinhar kids corner birds, bats and more hikes & walks Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2013-03-03T23:45:00Z Event "Useful Plants for the Zombie Apocalypse" http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/useful-plants-for-the-zombie-apocalypse-1 Learn about how local plants could help you survive a Zombie Apocalypse! If you were visiting Lake Casa Blanca State Park and the Zombie Apocalypse happened, what would you do for survival? Which plants would you eat, and which would you avoid? Join us for this light-hearted program, and find out how to live off the wild! Wear good walking shoes and bring drinking water. Meet in front of the Boat Ramp Restrooms. All ages welcome!

]]> No publisher hreinhar kids corner outdoor skills, workshops & seminars hikes & walks Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2013-03-03T23:55:00Z Event "Beautiful Butterflies" - Kids' Program and Craft http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/beautiful-butterflies-kids-program-and-craft Hey kids, come find out about these winged insects, and create your own colorful butterfly to take home with you! Meet at the Main Park Entrance. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

]]> No publisher hreinhar kids corner birds, bats and more arts&crafts Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2013-03-09T22:46:38Z Event Butterfly Walk http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/butterfly-walk-3 Come discover the many beautiful butterflies that live here at the Park! Wear good walking shoes, and bring your binoculars and drinking water. Meet in front of the Bath House (between 100s and 200s campgrounds). All ages welcome!

]]> No publisher hreinhar kids corner birds, bats and more hikes & walks Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2013-03-10T21:14:24Z Event "Bird Tales from Bird Feet" - Park Program and Bird Walk http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/bird-tales-from-bird-feet-park-program-and-bird-walk-1 What story do a bird's feet tell? Did you know that a bird's foot tells a story of how the bird survives? Join us for a 10-minute program, followed by a bird walk around the Park. Bring your binoculars and drinking water, and wear good walking shoes! Meet at the Main Park Entrance. All ages welcome! Program in English; bird walk in English/en Español.

]]> No publisher hreinhar kids corner birds, bats and more hikes & walks Lake Casa Blanca International SP 2013-03-10T21:21:01Z Event