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June 2021
Beach Craft
Discover creative ways you can use beach treasures for art! All materials provided.
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Monday, Jun 21
RegisterKite Building
Learn how to build a custom kite! Supplies will be provided. Advanced reservations required.
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Tuesday, Jun 22
RegisterBirds on the Beach
Learn about the shorebirds of Matagorda Bay.
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Wednesday, Jun 23
RegisterStar Party
Stargaze under the Texas night sky and see what you can find with our telescopes.
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Thursday, Jun 24
RegisterBeach Safari
Although everybody wants to visit, living on the beach can be tough. Learn about the hardships of life on the coast as we go “hunting” for the animals that call the beach their home. All ages are welcome!
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Friday, Jun 25
RegisterOutdoor Survival Skills
Learn the basics of DIY outdoor survival. Our staff will guide you through selected activities including fire building, water filtration, shelter building, knots tying, wilderness first aid and primitive weapons. For ages 10 years and up.
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Friday, Jun 25
RegisterAdventures in Beachcombing
Take a guided beach hike and learn the names of shells and other coastal treasures of Matagorda.
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Friday, Jun 25
RegisterMuleshoe by Night
Join our naturalists for a nature hike to experience the nocturnal world and learn about creatures of the night. Hikers will hone their observation skills on this night hike. All ages welcome.
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Friday, Jun 25
RegisterPaddle and Stroll
Join us for a guided kayak tour of the Colorado River and explore the beach for coastal treasures. Advanced reservation required and kayak rental available.
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Saturday, Jun 26
RegisterFamily Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
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Saturday, Jun 26
RegisterIntro to Kayaking
Learn the golden rules of kayaking on the Colorado River.
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Saturday, Jun 26
RegisterFish Prints
Learn the ancient art of Gyotaku and take a souvenir t-shirt home with you. Supplies will be provided.
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Saturday, Jun 26
RegisterTwilight Trails
Join our naturalists for a nature hike to experience the nocturnal world and learn about creatures of the night. Hikers will hone their observation skills on this night hike. All ages welcome.
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Saturday, Jun 26
RegisterJuly 2021
Art in the Park – Family Class
This series is a process-based art experience using nature for inspiration. Explore several topics, including en plein air, print-making, land art and pottery. Walk away with a hands-on appreciation and basic techniques of each art form.
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Friday, Jul 2
RegisterMuleshoe by Night
Join our naturalists for a nature hike to experience the nocturnal world and learn about creatures of the night. Hikers will hone their observation skills on this night hike. All ages welcome.
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Friday, Jul 2
RegisterInterpretive Hike
Learn about the diversity of life at Muleshoe Bend and a history of the Highland Lakes on an interpretive hike.
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Saturday, Jul 3
RegisterFamily Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
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Saturday, Jul 3
RegisterIntro to Kayaking
Learn the golden rules of kayaking on the Colorado River.
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Saturday, Jul 3
RegisterTwilight Trails
Join our naturalists for a nature hike to experience the nocturnal world and learn about creatures of the night. Hikers will hone their observation skills on this night hike. All ages welcome.
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Saturday, Jul 3
RegisterIntro to Kayaking
Learn the golden rules of kayaking on the Colorado River.
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Sunday, Jul 4
RegisterOutdoor Survival Skills
Learn the basics of DIY outdoor survival. Our staff will guide you through selected activities including fire building, water filtration, shelter building, knots tying, wilderness first aid and primitive weapons. For ages 10 years and up.
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Friday, Jul 9
RegisterREI: Outdoor Survival Basics
During this class you will learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know. We’ll cover the 10 essentials and their practical applications. You’ll also learn about emergency priorities, how to make an emergency shelter, how to locate and access drinking water and how to start a fire.
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Saturday, Jul 10
RegisterFamily Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
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Saturday, Jul 10
RegisterNature Day: Life on the Lake
Discover the lake ecosystem on a guided kayak tour.
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Saturday, Jul 10
RegisterTwilight Trails
Join our naturalists for a nature hike to experience the nocturnal world and learn about creatures of the night. Hikers will hone their observation skills on this night hike. All ages welcome.
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Saturday, Jul 10
RegisterREI: Outdoor Survival Basics
During this class you will learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know. We’ll cover the 10 essentials and their practical applications. You’ll also learn about emergency priorities, how to make an emergency shelter, how to locate and access drinking water and how to start a fire.
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Sunday, Jul 11
RegisterHigh Ropes Obstacle Course and Zipline
Calling all thrill seekers! Take on our 40-foot climbing tower at McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Master the rock climbing wall, high ropes challenge and zipline.
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Wednesday, Jul 14
RegisterArchery
Everything you need to know to get started in the sport of archery! Learn the basics regarding equipment selection and care, range and shooting safety and even shooting techniques used by the USA Olympic Archery team.
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Wednesday, Jul 14
RegisterInterpretive Hike with Capitol Area Master Naturalists
Learn about the diversity of life at Muleshoe Bend and a history of the Highland Lakes on an interpretive hike.
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Saturday, Jul 17
RegisterFamily Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
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Saturday, Jul 17
RegisterTwilight Trails
Join our naturalists for a nature hike to experience the nocturnal world and learn about creatures of the night. Hikers will hone their observation skills on this night hike. All ages welcome.
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Saturday, Jul 17
RegisterConstellation Kayaking Tour
Enjoy the serenity of Lake Bastrop while kayaking under the stars. Your guide will teach you to identify summer constellations as you paddle along the shoreline of the lake. Then, you’ll view nebulae and globular star clusters through a high-powered telescope on the shore.
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Saturday, Jul 17
RegisterUTV Tour
Climb aboard our high-performance utility task vehicles (UTVs) and see native wildlife and stunning views.
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Sunday, Jul 18
RegisterOutdoor Survival Skills
Learn the basics of DIY outdoor survival. Our staff will guide you through selected activities including fire building, water filtration, shelter building, knots tying, wilderness first aid and primitive weapons. For ages 10 years and up.
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Friday, Jul 23
RegisterMuleshoe by Night
Join our naturalists for a nature hike to experience the nocturnal world and learn about creatures of the night. Hikers will hone their observation skills on this night hike. All ages welcome.
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Friday, Jul 23
RegisterREI: Outdoor Survival Basics
During this class you will learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know. We’ll cover the 10 essentials and their practical applications. You’ll also learn about emergency priorities, how to make an emergency shelter, how to locate and access drinking water and how to start a fire.
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Saturday, Jul 24
RegisterFamily Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
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Saturday, Jul 24
RegisterIntro to Kayaking
Learn the golden rules of kayaking on the Colorado River.
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Saturday, Jul 24
RegisterTwilight Trails
Join our naturalists for a nature hike to experience the nocturnal world and learn about creatures of the night. Hikers will hone their observation skills on this night hike. All ages welcome.
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Saturday, Jul 24
RegisterFamily Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
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Saturday, Jul 31
RegisterTwilight Trails
Join our naturalists for a nature hike to experience the nocturnal world and learn about creatures of the night. Hikers will hone their observation skills on this night hike. All ages welcome.
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Saturday, Jul 31
RegisterAugust 2021
Art in the Park – Family Class
This series is a process-based art experience using nature for inspiration. Explore several topics, including en plein air, print-making, land art and pottery. Walk away with a hands-on appreciation and basic techniques of each art form.
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Friday, Aug 6
RegisterFamily Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
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Saturday, Aug 7
RegisterTwilight Trails
Join our naturalists for a nature hike to experience the nocturnal world and learn about creatures of the night. Hikers will hone their observation skills on this night hike. All ages welcome.
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Saturday, Aug 7
RegisterConstellation Kayaking Tour
Enjoy the serenity of Lake Bastrop while kayaking under the stars. Your guide will teach you to identify summer constellations as you paddle along the shoreline of the lake. Then, you’ll view nebulae and globular star clusters through a high-powered telescope on the shore.
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Saturday, Aug 7
RegisterHigh Ropes Obstacle Course and Zipline
Calling all thrill seekers! Take on our 40-foot climbing tower at McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Master the rock climbing wall, high ropes challenge and zipline.
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Wednesday, Aug 11
RegisterArchery
Everything you need to know to get started in the sport of archery! Learn the basics regarding equipment selection and care, range and shooting safety and even shooting techniques used by the USA Olympic Archery team.
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Wednesday, Aug 11
RegisterOutdoor Survival Skills
Learn the basics of DIY outdoor survival. Our staff will guide you through selected activities including fire building, water filtration, shelter building, knots tying, wilderness first aid and primitive weapons. For ages 10 years and up.
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Friday, Aug 13
RegisterInterpretive Hike with Capitol Area Master Naturalists
Learn about the diversity of life at Muleshoe Bend and a history of the Highland Lakes on an interpretive hike.
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Saturday, Aug 14
RegisterFamily Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
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Saturday, Aug 14
RegisterNature Day: Life on the Lake
Discover the lake ecosystem on a guided kayak tour.
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Saturday, Aug 14
RegisterIntro to Kayaking
Learn the golden rules of kayaking on the Colorado River.
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Saturday, Aug 14
RegisterTwilight Trails
Join our naturalists for a nature hike to experience the nocturnal world and learn about creatures of the night. Hikers will hone their observation skills on this night hike. All ages welcome.
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Saturday, Aug 14
RegisterUTV Tour
Climb aboard our high-performance utility task vehicles (UTVs) and see native wildlife and stunning views.
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Sunday, Aug 15
RegisterMuleshoe by Night
Join our naturalists for a nature hike to experience the nocturnal world and learn about creatures of the night. Hikers will hone their observation skills on this night hike. All ages welcome.
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Friday, Aug 20
RegisterREI: Essential Kayaking Skills
During this class, you will learn about proper strokes and paddling technique, and get the chance to practice these new skills on a beautiful, local waterway. REI’s expert guides will also teach the basics of water safety, trip planning, and how to have an enjoyable time on the water. This is a great way to build a new skill set or improve upon what you already know about kayaking. REI provides kayaks, paddles and all necessary safety equipment.
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Saturday, Aug 21
RegisterFamily Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
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Saturday, Aug 21
RegisterTwilight Trails
Join our naturalists for a nature hike to experience the nocturnal world and learn about creatures of the night. Hikers will hone their observation skills on this night hike. All ages welcome.
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Saturday, Aug 21
RegisterREI: Essential Kayaking Skills
During this class, you will learn about proper strokes and paddling technique, and get the chance to practice these new skills on a beautiful, local waterway. REI’s expert guides will also teach the basics of water safety, trip planning, and how to have an enjoyable time on the water. This is a great way to build a new skill set or improve upon what you already know about kayaking. REI provides kayaks, paddles and all necessary safety equipment.
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Saturday, Aug 28
RegisterIntro to Kayaking
Learn the golden rules of kayaking on the Colorado River.
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Saturday, Aug 28
RegisterREI: Essential Kayaking Skills
During this class, you will learn about proper strokes and paddling technique, and get the chance to practice these new skills on a beautiful, local waterway. REI’s expert guides will also teach the basics of water safety, trip planning, and how to have an enjoyable time on the water. This is a great way to build a new skill set or improve upon what you already know about kayaking. REI provides kayaks, paddles and all necessary safety equipment.
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