Outdoor Skills Workshops
April 2024
Apr
26
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish but don't know how to get started?
Apr
27
10:00a
End Date
Beat the Burn: Hiking Safely in Texas Summers
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us to learn about introductory survival and outdoor skills to keep you safe while hiking in Texas State Parks!
Apr
27
10:00a
End Date
Beginner’s Disc Golf Clinic
Lockhart State Park
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to play disc golf, this class is for you!
Apr
27
2:00p
End Date
Orienteering 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a ranger to learn how to navigate the backcountry of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Apr
28
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about the great hobby of birding!
Apr
28
10:00a
End Date
CANCELED: Intro to Fly Fishing
Lockhart State Park
*This program has been CANCELED. Sorry for the inconvenience!*
Learn the basics of fly fishing in this fun class!
May 2024
May
2
9:00a
End Date
May
3
6:30p
End Date
Inks Lake State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
4
8:00a
End Date
May
4
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
May
4
9:00a
End Date
Fly Fishing Class
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Join us for a beginners fly fishing class - no experience required. Master fly-fisher Bob Cappallo will focus on equipment, equipment selection, basic knot tying, casting and casting fundamentals.
May
4
9:30a
End Date
Purtis Creek State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
4
2:00p
End Date
May
4
7:00p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn the basics of Stargazing with various types of equipment!
May
5
2:00p
End Date
May
6
9:00a
End Date
May
9
9:00a
End Date
May
11
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
May
11
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding
Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
May
11
1:00p
End Date
Kayaking 101 *FULL*
Palmetto State Park
No longer accepting registrations for the event, all sections are full.
May
11
2:00p
End Date
May
16
9:00a
End Date
May
17
6:30p
End Date
Huntsville State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family (Registration Open)
Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
18
9:00a
End Date
May
18
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding
Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
May
18
9:00a
End Date
May
18
10:00a
End Date
ACA Kayaking 101
Sea Center Texas
Summer is right around the corner and kayaking is a great way to enjoy Texas' beautiful outdoors! Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the certified paddlesports instructors of American Canoe Association (ACA) Texas are teaming up to get you started!
May
18
10:00a
End Date
ACA - Kayaking 101
Cleburne State Park
Summer is right around the corner and kayaking is a great way to enjoy Texas’ beautiful outdoors! Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the certified paddle-sports instructors of American Canoe Association (ACA) Texas are teaming up to get you started!
May
18
10:00a
End Date
ACA - Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Summer is right around the corner and kayaking is a great way to enjoy Texas’ beautiful outdoors! Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the certified paddle-sports instructors of American Canoe Association (ACA) Texas are teaming up to get you started!
May
19
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
May
20
9:00a
End Date
May
23
9:00a
End Date
May
25
8:30a
End Date
Golf for Beginners 1
Lockhart State Park
Take a swing at golf! Learn the basics of the sport in this fun class. Registration required.
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
May
25
9:00a
End Date
May
25
10:00a
End Date
May
25
10:00a
End Date
May
25
2:00p
End Date
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
May
26
10:00a
End Date
May
26
2:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
May
26
2:00p
End Date
May
26
2:00p
End Date
May
27
9:00a
End Date
May
30
9:00a
End Date
May
31
6:30p
End Date
Blanco State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin/San Antonio Area (Registration Open)
Blanco State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
31
6:30p
End Date
Cleburne State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Dallas Area (Registration Open)
Cleburne State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
June 2024
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Caldwell County Girls’ Outdoor Workshop
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a FREE outdoor skills workshop exclusively for girls ages 10-18! Registration required.
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
Fishing 101 for All Ages
Blanco State Park
Learn all the basics of angling (fishing), practice casting with the backyard bass game, and fish in the Blanco River. A fishing license is not required. Instructions and all equipment are provided.
Jun
3
9:00a
End Date
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Jun
7
6:30p
End Date
Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
8
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
10
9:00a
End Date
Jun
13
9:00a
End Date
Jun
15
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
17
9:00a
End Date
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Jun
22
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
22
9:30a
End Date
Bastrop State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin/San Antonio Area (Registration Open)
Bastrop State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
22
9:30a
End Date
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
24
9:00a
End Date
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Jun
29
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.