What is the talk about? Why do animals perceive certain traits as beautiful and others not? While Darwin explained why the animal world abounds in stunning beauty, he struggled to understand how. Dr. Michael Ryan, one of the world’s leading authorities on animal behavior, tells the remarkable story of how he and other scientists have […]
Celebrate the dark skies over Enchanted Rock! Join members of the Hill Country Astronomers, Friends of Enchanted Rock and park staff for a tour through space. Multiple telescopes will be set up near the comfort station for the duration of the event for viewing stars and other deep space objects. There will be a group […]
Join TreeFolks for a planting at Shoal Creek (Allandale Rd). We’ll be planting 1250 seedlings, so be ready to get your hands dirty! Location and parking information will be sent the day prior to the event. To sign up for the event, click here. Ready, Set, Plant! is in partnership with the Community Tree Preservation, City of Austin […]
Night Hike Friday Dec 7th 5:30 PM @ Westcave Preserve Westcave's last special program of 2018 tickles curiosities as their local biologists lead you on a night hike into the Westcave Canyon. Discover what goes on during the night at Westcave Preserve! Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. Weather permitting. Reservations required. Click here […]
A National Park Service Celebration Featuring Holiday Activities and Music by John Arthur Martinez Contact: Brian Vickers, 830-868-7128 ext. 233 JOHNSON CITY, TEXAS – Gather the family and come out to Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park to celebrate the holiday season at “Christmas Through the Years in LBJ Country” on Saturday, December 8, in […]
This event will be a sapling planting in partnership with Camp Mabry. TreeFolks will be planting around 500 saplings to help restore riparian areas on the Camp Mabry base! To RSVP and get detailed information about their event, click here.
Get into the holiday spirit with a Merry at Meadows Holiday Glass-bottom Boat Tour! Guest will enjoy a 45-minute sunset holiday lights cruise to see the amazing display at Spring Lake. Complimentary cookies and hot beverages will be provided. Tickets are $14/person; children 3 and under ride free. Tour dates are: Nov. 21, 23, 24 […]
Starting at the Devil’s waterhole parking lot, enjoy some hot chocolate or coffee before following the breathtaking, moderate, two-mile Devil’s Backbone nature trail with a park ranger. End the hike at a world-class bird blind and ring in the New Year’s hike with some sparkling cider! You will then have the option to hike back […]