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ENWS: Map Reading & Natural Navigation
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesIn a world that relies heavily on GPS and Google Maps, the ability to navigate in the outdoors is becoming rarer and rarer. Join Earth...
Bastrop County History Fair 2023
Bastrop Public Library 1100 Church Street, Bastrop, TX, United StatesAre you a history buff? Whether you're an expert or a novice, see amazing organizations that share local history at the Bastrop Public Library during...
ENWS: Master Your Knife
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesWant to take your knife skills to the next level at Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas? Whether you are a seasoned woods...
Buescher Lake Bash 2023
Buescher State Park 100 Park Road 1E, Smithville, TX, United StatesJoin us at Buescher State Park to celebrate the lake re-opening as we also celebrate 100 Years of Texas State Parks! The Buescher Lake Bash...
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...
Women’s Wilderness Weekend 2024
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesThe field of wilderness survival is often male dominated, and Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas, wants to change that with a Women's...
Blow Your Own Glass – Wine Tumblers
Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United StatesThe next available Blow Your Own Glass sessions will be Jan. 20, 2024, and will feature wine tumblers at the Lost Pines Art Center in...
ENWS: Birds Birds Birds 2024
Earth Native Wilderness School - Shiloh Entrance 921 Shiloh Rd, Bastrop, TX, United StatesOwls, Ospreys and Orioles... Oh my! Do you ever wonder what those birds are saying when they call to each other? Do you ever find...
ENWS Pine Needle Baskets 2024
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Earth Native Wilderness School to explore the ancient art of pine needle basket making and learn all about this primitive skill from the east...
Spring Break Family Campout 2024
Earth Native Wilderness School - Shiloh Entrance 921 Shiloh Rd, Bastrop, TX, United States +1 moreBring the family for three days and two nights of camping on Earth Native Wilderness beautiful campus in Bastrop County, Texas with its diverse landscapes,...
ENWS: Egg Hunt and Nature Day 2024
Earth Native Wilderness School - Shiloh Entrance 921 Shiloh Rd, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Earth Native for their 7th annual Egg Hunt and Fun in Nature Day in Cedar Creek, Texas, for a ton of fun for the...
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...
ENWS Urban Survival & Disaster Preparedness 2024
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesWhat would you do if you lost access to public utilities, grocery stores, fuel for your vehicle, or the ability to communicate using cell phones,...
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...
Festival De La Cultura 2024
Mayfest Hill Park 25 American Legion Drive, Bastrop, TX, United StatesBastrop County will host its first Festival De La Cultura, a celebration of the rich Hispanic heritage within Central Texas. In partnership with the City...
Blow Your Own Glass 2024 – Wine Tumblers
Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United StatesLearning the art of glass blowing is a great way to spend Mother’s Day Saturday at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas. All...
Yesterfest 2024
Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United StatesCelebrate Bastrop, Texas' pioneer spirit and diverse history with Yesterfest 2024, a day of re-enactors, demonstrators, vendors, speakers, storytellers, and music. The event will engage...
Planting Joy – Yard Bomb Mural Unveiling
James Long Railroad Park 100 First Street, Smithville, TX, United StatesHead to downtown Smithville, Texas for the unveiling of the latest artistic endeavor by the Smithville Yarn Bombers titled "Planting Joy - A Botanical Theme...
Artist in Studio: Wesley Wofford
Found Fine Art 912 Water Street, Bastrop, TX, United StatesMeet sculptor Wesley Wofford who created "Harriet Tubman-The Journey to Freedom" on June 1, 2024, where he will discuss the work, the inspiration, and the...
Little Hikes 2024
Bastrop County TX, United StatesYou’re invited to our monthly Little Hike on second Fridays from 8:30-10 a.m. for birding for beginners in different parks, trails and sweet spots around...
Art “Harriet Tubman: The Journey to Freedom”
Found Fine Art 912 Water Street, Bastrop, TX, United States"The Journey to Freedom” created by Wesley Wofford is 9’ tall and has been traveling across the United States since 2020. In mid June through...
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...
PPLT Kids’ Nature Class 2024 – River Macro-invertebrates
Bastrop County Nature Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Pines & Prairies Land Trust at Bastrop County Nature Park to learn more about the macro-invertebrates that live in the Colorado River, such as...
LPAC Painting and Drawing for Youth (Ages 9-12)
Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United StatesArtist Lori Ann Rodriguez is leading the popular Painting and Drawing for Youth over a three-day period in June 2024 at the Lost Pines Art...
LPAC Youth Art Camp 2024 (age 8-17)
Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United StatesLost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas, is offering an immersive 3-morning art camp for youth, combining the natural world with creative projects, educational demonstrations...
Corvette Invasion 2024
Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center 1408 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United StatesHead to downtown Bastrop for the Largest Corvette Car Show in Texas with hundreds of Corvettes, vendors, music, and food for the entire family. Guest...
LPAC Teen Pastel Painting 2024
Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United StatesTeens can discover the beauty and versatility of pastels during this age 13-17 only, all-day painting course in Bastrop, Texas. Enhance your skills and explore...
Elgin Cardboard Boat Race 2024
Morris Memorial Pool 802 N Ave C, Elgin, TX, United StatesCalling all captains! Do you have what it takes to build the fastest cardboard battleship in Elgin,Texas? Junior skippers will race their pre-built boats while...
Basics of Acrylic Painting 2024 at LPAC
Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United StatesThis four-hour workshop with Instructor, Jacqueline Smith, provides students basic information about acrylic paint, color theory, and primary tools used in creative expression. Creatives will...
Knitting Basics 2024 at LPAC
Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United StatesLearn basic knitting skills and techniques in this fun and engaging session with artist, Jennifer Shaw, who learned the craft as a child, along with...