Dec 30
Christmas Bird Count - Bentsen/Anzalduas
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Birders of all skill levels are invited to help survey birds in our count circle. Participation is free.
Dec 30
11:00a
Night Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Take a nature tour at night to find nocturnal creatures.
Dec 30
1:30p
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Dec 31
8:30a
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Dec 31
8:30a
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Dec 31
2:30p
Plant Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find native plants in the park on a stroll through the garden.
January 2023
Jan 1
8:30a
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jan 1
8:30a
First Day Hike - Start it Right!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on our annual First Day Hike, a fun way to fulfill those New Year resolutions!
Jan 1
9:00a
First Day Hike
Falcon State Park
Get ready to start the new year enjoying the natural beauty at Falcon State Park with our First Day Hike event. Everyone is welcome to come and join us as we venture on a hike to explore our beautiful trails and natural resources.
Jan 1
9:00a
First Day Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us for a 3-mile hike around the tram loop!
Jan 1
9:00a
First Day Hike - 2023
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Ring in the NEW year on this OLD trail.
Jan 5
10:00a
Art in the Park
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Make a nature-themed art piece with a ranger.
Jan 6
8:30a
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jan 7
8:30a
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jan 7
10:00a
Bike and Bird
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Ride your bike around the tram loop as we search for birds!
Jan 7
10:30a
Reading with a Ranger
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us as we read stories about the fascinating world around us and the animals that live here.
Jan 8
8:30a
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Jan 8
9:30a
Useful and Edible Plants
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the plants of deep south Texas and their importance to people & wildlife.
Jan 8
2:30p
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.