ecotourism
Sherwood Forest Faire: 2022 December Gathering
Sherwood Forest Faire 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX, United StatesVolunteer outdoors, be entertained, enjoy fellowship, camp out and get perks for next year's Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade, Texas. Gatherings are a Sherwood tradition...
Earth Paints & Pigments 2022
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesCome explore art and nature with Earth Native School in central Texas. This class will explore the wonderful bounty of paints and pigments that can...
Wilderness Survival 101 – Fall 2022
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas for a two-day basic wilderness survival and self-reliance course and learn natural resource based primitive wilderness...
Survival Skills for Kids 2022
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesShelter, water, fire and food - what all beings need to survive..... learn how to have all these things using just what nature provides! Whether...
Family Bird Language Adventure Winter2022
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Earth Native Wilderness School for a family friendly day of fun, instruction, and nature games that will help you and your family begin to...
ENWS – Intro to Wildlife Tracking 2023
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesLearn the incredible art of Wildlife Tracking at Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas, which can give you an extraordinary window into the...
Atlatl & Dart Making
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesIn this exciting new hands-on class at Earth Native Wilderness School, students will learn how to create both an atlatl and the an atlatl dart...
Guided Hike at Billig Ranch 2023
Billing Ranch Preserve 208 Billing Lane, Paige, TX, United StatesJoin Pines and Prairies Land Trust for a guided hike at Billig Ranch in Paige, Texas, and meet Outreach Manager, Laurie Mason, at the ranch...
Egg Hunt 2022 & Fun in Nature Day
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Earth Native for their 6th annual Egg Hunt and Fun in Nature Day! It’s sure to be a ton of fun for the whole...
Forest Guide – Nature Mentoring 2023
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Earth Native Wilderness School on their 58-wooded acres in the fresh air for a weekend of inspiration, challenges, and fun at the Forest Guide...
Predators of the Pines 2023
Bastrop State Park 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX, United StatesWho’s whoooo in the animal world at Bastrop? Come find out on this fun guided 1 mile hike in Bastrop State Park. Meet up at...
Trap Making for Kids at Earth Native 2023
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesEarth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas, is hosting a trap making class for kids, age 8-13 at this drop-off class. Trapping is much...
Sunset Lantern Walk at the Colorado River Refuge 2023
Cliffhanger Trailhead at Colorado River Refuge 139 W Riverside Dr, Bastrop, TX, United StatesMeet at the Cliffhanger Trailhead to walk the trail together. We will enjoy the sunset and reflections on the Colorado River below, listen for the...
BIG SIT ~ Birding for Beginners 2023-2024
Bastrop County TX, United StatesWhat is a Big Sit? It’s a birdwatching circle! The participants see how many birds can be spotted or heard without leaving the circle. It’s...
ENWS Introduction to Wildlife Tracking 2023
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesThe incredible art of Wildlife Tracking gives you an extraordinary window into the secret lives of Central Texas Wildlife at Earth Native Wilderness School in...
ENWS Pine Needle Baskets 2023
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Earth Native Wilderness School as they explore the ancient art of pine needle basket making and learn all about this primitive skill from the...
Sustainable Home & Garden Show 2023
Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United StatesKeep Smithville Beautiful, committee of the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the Smithville “Sustainable Home and Garden Show” on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10...
PPLT Kids’ Nature Class – Turtles of Texas
Bastrop County Nature Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Pines & Prairies Land Trust on Oct. 18, 2023 at the Colorado River Refuge/Bastrop County Nature Park in Bastrop for a morning outdoors learning...
Bastrop Field and Fun Fest 2023
Bastrop State Park 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Bastrop State Park in Central Texas in celebrating 100 Years of Texas State Parks at the Bastrop Field and Fun Fest on Saturday, Nov.4th....
Predators of the Pines walk 2023
Buescher State Park 100 Park Road 1E, Smithville, TX, United StatesDuring a hike with a Texas Master Naturalist at Buescher State Park in Smithville, Texas, learn about who’s whooooo in the Park! Meet at the...
Lost Pines Christmas Bird Count 2023
McKinney Roughs Nature Park 1884 Hwy 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United StatesSave the date! The 2023 Lost Pines Christmas Bird Count will take place on Dec. 14, 2023 in and around McKinney Roughs Nature Park in...
Bastrop Christmas Bird Count 2024
Bastrop State Park 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX, United States +1 moreOn Jan. 1, 2024, start your new year by counting birds at Bastrop and Buescher State Parks in Bastrop and Smithville, Texas. Families and students,...
ENWS: Introduction to Wildlife Tracking 2024
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesWhether you are a naturalist, hiker, or just someone who appreciates wildlife this Cedar Creek, Texas, class will spend ample time in the field discovering...
Family Bird Adventure 2024
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Earth Native Wilderness School for a day of fun, instruction, and nature games that will help you and your family begin to unlock the...
Bastrop Bird Lover Weekend 2024
Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United StatesBastrop, Texas is not just a city, it's a Bird City Texas! Come celebrate with everything birdy. You’ll see bird-themed art shows, vote for your...
Kids Nature Classes 2024
Bastrop County Nature Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United StatesThe monthly nature classes of Pines & Prairies Land Trust (PPLT) are geared towards ages 6-16 and lead by knowledgeable Lost Pines Master Naturalist volunteers...
Grape Harvest 2024
Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United StatesJoin in on the annual Grape Harvest at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas. This step, which has not changed over the centuries, allows you...
Grape Stomp 2024 at Rising Sun Vineyard
Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United StatesStep into a world of fun and flavor as you feel the joy of stomping grapes destined for your favorite wines at Rising Sun Vineyard...
1st Sunday Service Day at the Colorado River Refuge
River Trailhead at Colorado River Refuge 233 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Pines & Prairies Land Trust for it’s 1st Sunday Service Day (instead of Saturday) at the Colorado River Refuge in Bastrop, Texas! Work usually...
Sustainable Home & Garden Show 2024
James Long Railroad Park 100 First Street, Smithville, TX, United StatesHead to historic downtown Smithville, Texas for the annual Sustainable Home and Garden Show, a fun, family-friendly day in the park featuring booths, demonstrations, and...