Events http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us daily 1 2009-08-14T03:47:09Z First Day Hikes http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/first-day-hikes-15 Park Superintendent Jerry Rashall will be leading a Guided Nature Trail Hike through this scenic park on the edge of the famed Big Thicket, a dense and biologically diverse eco-region in Southeast Texas. Participants should bring drinking water, comfortable shoes and a hiking stick. Hike will go through picnic area, past tent campsites to River Birch trail down Water Oak trail and back through Loblolly trail.  Meet at park headquarters.

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

]]> No publisher kjunek Village Creek SP hikes & walks 2011-12-20T16:05:05Z Event Saturday Nature Programs http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/saturday-nature-programs Programs introducing guests to the local plants and animals of Village Creek State Park. Occasional skills demonstrations and nature hikes. Topics vary; call 409-755-7322 for the topic of the week. Held every Saturday at 10:00am in the Village Creek State Park Nature Center, 8854 Park Road 74 (Off Alma Dr.) Lumberton, TX 77657. Open to the public. Most programs accessible for persons needing mobility, visual, or hearing accommodations.  

]]> No publisher mcoxz plants hikes & walks Village Creek SP birds, bats and more outdoor skills, workshops & seminars 2012-03-13T13:35:00Z Event Geocaching 101 - (Beaumont Area) http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/geocaching-101-14 Visit Village Creek State Park in Lumberton, TX and discover a new sport called Geocaching. You will use a provided GPS unit to find hidden treasure and learn how to play a game that can be played almost anywhere. It's great for kids and adults, no experience or equipment necessary!  

Have you ever heard about Geocaching and wondered what all the excitement was about? If so, come join us and learn about this outdoor adventure game

This “Geocaching 101” workshop will be held at the Nature Center of Village Creek State Park. The event will start at 10:00am on Saturday, September 1, 2012 and last approximately one hour and all necessary equipment will be provided. Afterwards, we can search for geocaches in the park. So whether you’re new to geocaching or a long-time cacher, come join the fun!

Being a state park, there is a $3 per day entrance fee for persons 13 and older. Admission for children 12 and under is free. Please stop by the headquarters to pay your fee. While you are there, get a free "trail" map. It will be handy for finding these caches.

Bring water, bug repellent, and closes toes shoes to stay comfortable on the trails. 

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