Park Events
February 2022
UTV Tour
Climb aboard our high-performance utility task vehicles (UTVs) and see native wildlife and stunning views.
REI: 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.
Art in the Park – Land Art
Land art is created outdoors and inspired by the natural surroundings. In this class, multiple hands-on activity stations allow families to experience various art mediums inspired by nature such as clay, painting, and printing. Then participants use found natural objects to create their own piece of ephemeral land art in the park.
Nature Day: Wildlife Explorer
Cast a track to take home and hike to our outpost camp to learn some survival skills. Try your hand at spear throwing and knocking down targets with rabbit sticks. Learn the basics of fire building and how to start a fire without matches. See live animals from the local area, including a snake, turtle, and alligator. Touch furs of native Texas mammals and discover their tricks to survival from a trained naturalist.
Family Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
REI: Women’s Introduction to Mountain Biking Class
Experience the thrill of mountain biking with enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructors! You’ll practice various riding techniques, including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending, and navigating minor obstacles on the trail.
Fish Prints
Learn the ancient art of Gyotaku and take a souvenir t-shirt home with you. Supplies will be provided.
Twilight 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.
Family Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
UTV Tour
Climb aboard our high-performance utility task vehicles (UTVs) and see native wildlife and stunning views.
Art in the Park – Land Art
Land art is created outdoors and inspired by the natural surroundings. In this class, multiple hands-on activity stations allow families to experience various art mediums inspired by nature such as clay, painting, and printing. Then participants use found natural objects to create their own piece of ephemeral land art in the park.
Nature Day: Wildlife Explorer
Cast a track to take home and hike to our outpost camp to learn some survival skills. Try your hand at spear throwing and knocking down targets with rabbit sticks. Learn the basics of fire building and how to start a fire without matches. See live animals from the local area, including a snake, turtle, and alligator. Touch furs of native Texas mammals and discover their tricks to survival from a trained naturalist.
Family Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
Muleshoe 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.
Twilight 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.
Family Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
UTV Tour
Climb aboard our high-performance utility task vehicles (UTVs) and see native wildlife and stunning views.
REI: 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.
Art in the Park – Land Art
Land art is created outdoors and inspired by the natural surroundings. In this class, multiple hands-on activity stations allow families to experience various art mediums inspired by nature such as clay, painting, and printing. Then participants use found natural objects to create their own piece of ephemeral land art in the park.
Archery 101
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.
Nature Day: Wildlife Explorer
Cast a track to take home and hike to our outpost camp to learn some survival skills. Try your hand at spear throwing and knocking down targets with rabbit sticks. Learn the basics of fire building and how to start a fire without matches. See live animals from the local area, including a snake, turtle, and alligator. Touch furs of native Texas mammals and discover their tricks to survival from a trained naturalist.
Family Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
Interpretive 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.
Beach Photo Walk
Come join us for a guided hike around Matagorda Bay Nature Park. We will hike around the river, jetties and beach, taking pictures of the scenery and wildlife. Learn how to manipulate the light and the best positioning for capturing great photos. Everyone from beginners to expert photographers are welcome to join.
REI: 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.
Twilight 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.
Family Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
Adventures in Beachcombing
Take a guided beach hike and learn the names of shells and other coastal treasures of Matagorda.
UTV Tour
Climb aboard our high-performance utility task vehicles (UTVs) and see native wildlife and stunning views.
REI: Introduction to Mountain Biking Class
Experience the thrill of mountain biking with enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructors! You’ll practice various riding techniques, including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending, and navigating minor obstacles on the trail.
Art in the Park – Land Art
Land art is created outdoors and inspired by the natural surroundings. In this class, multiple hands-on activity stations allow families to experience various art mediums inspired by nature such as clay, painting, and printing. Then participants use found natural objects to create their own piece of ephemeral land art in the park.
Nature Day: Wildlife Explorer
Cast a track to take home and hike to our outpost camp to learn some survival skills. Try your hand at spear throwing and knocking down targets with rabbit sticks. Learn the basics of fire building and how to start a fire without matches. See live animals from the local area, including a snake, turtle, and alligator. Touch furs of native Texas mammals and discover their tricks to survival from a trained naturalist.
Family Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
Anglers Ahoy
Learn the basics of fishing and test your new skills on the banks of the Colorado River. All supplies provided.
Twilight 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.
Family Nature Quest
Parents and kids engage in nature-play activities through a series of self-guided mystery box stations.
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