education
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...
Youth Discovery Series: Mini Camp 2022
Bastrop Recreation Center 1008 Water Street, Bastrop, TX, United StatesThe City of Bastrop's Recreation Dept. is hosting a free, three-day art camp for youth, ages 7-12, from Dec. 27-30. This is part of their...
Urban Survival & Disaster Preparedness – January 2022
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesEarth Native Wilderness is hosting a two-day survival and disaster preparedness class at their Cedar Creek, Texas location in January. What would you do if...
Young Children Beginners Pottery 2023
Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United StatesYouth ages 5-8 will enjoy learning the skills in two sessions to create their own custom-made clay pot at the Mary Nichols Art Center in...
Wood Burning Class 2023
Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United StatesIn this workshop, teens and adults will craft a custom wood object using the art of pyrography at the historic Mary Nichols Art Gallery in...
Children Creative Clay Hand Building 2023
Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United StatesYouth ages 9-12 will enjoy learning the skills in two sessions to create their own custom-made clay pot at the Mary Nichols Art Center in...
ENWS – Friction Fire 2023
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesLearn ancient friction fire methods used by humans for tens of thousands of years at Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas. This class...
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...
Blow Your Own Glass – Valentine’s Edition 2023
Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United StatesThe next glassblowing sessions at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop, Texas, are Feb. 11, 2023, just in time for Valentine's Day! Make it...
Folk Art Watercolor Series 2022
Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin artist Jana Lynch for this special "Paint What You See - With A Twist" series of classes, using watercolors and ink in historic Bastrop,...
ENWS – Primitive Fishing for Kids 2023
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesYou know what’s fun? Fishing! You know what makes fishing even more fun? Using materials from the forest around you to create your fishing gear...
Line Dance Night – February2023
Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United StatesPut on your boots and great ready to learn line dancing with instructor Allie West at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas. Bring a partner...
Watercolor Workshop: Glorious Succulents – March 2023
Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United StatesArtist Carol Sue Witt is back for another workshop at the Lost Pines Art Center in historic Bastrop, Texas, with all about succulents! This is...
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...
ENWS – Natural Mentors Retreat 2023
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesThe 6-day Natural Mentors Retreat: Deep Nature Community Immersion, held at 58-acre Earth Native Wilderness School, is an opportunity to reflect on ancient human concepts...
Elgin Catch & Release Fishing 2023
Morris Memorial Park and Pond 802 N Ave C, Elgin, TX, United StatesJoin Elgin TX Parks & Recreation for catch and release fishing at Morris Memorial pond. Staff will provide a limited number of fishing poles and...
Knife Carving & Safety for Youth 2023
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesIs your child begging you to be allowed to use a knife, but you have concerns about their safety? In this all-day class at Earth...
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...
Kid’s Nature Class 2023 – Fun with Fungi
Bastrop County Nature Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Pines & Prairies Land Trust at the Bastrop County Nature Park for a morning outdoors having fun with fungi where you will learn about...
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...
LPAA Class 2023: Create Like Monet
Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United StatesChildren, ages 5-12, will be introduced to the artist Claude Monet by artists in the Lost Pines Artisans Alliance in Smithville, Texas. Then your child...
Make Every Day Earth Day 2023
Museum & Visitor Center of Bastrop County Historical Society 904 Main St,, TX, Bastrop, TX, United StatesThe Museum & Visitor Center is hosting coloring activities and children's storytime in all avenues that celebrate Earth Day. Learn more about how you can...
LPAA Class 2023: Sip & Growl, Glaze a Pet Bowl
Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United StatesCome learn to the art center in historic Smithville, Texas, and glaze a one of a kind pet bowl for your favorite four legged friend....
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...
Kid’s Nature Class 2023 – Journaling & Watercolor
Bastrop County Nature Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Pines & Prairies Land Trust at the Colorado River Refuge in Bastrop County, Texas, for a morning outdoors learning about keeping a nature journal,...
Intro to Soft Pastels 2023
Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United StatesSpend three hours in this class learning how to create art using soft pastels at the historic Mary Nichols Art Center in Smithville, Texas. This...
LPAA Paint & Sip – Sunflowers 2023
Mary Nichols Art Center 301 Burleson, Smithville, TX, United StatesJoin LPAA artist Robin Lively and learn how to use bold stroke with bold colors to create a beautiful sunflower painting at the historic Mary...
BIG SIT ~ Birding for Beginners 2023-2024
Bastrop CountyWhat 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...
LPAC Castles and Coral Reefs youth art
Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United StatesLet your kids explore creative use of everyday items, like cardboard, glue and scissors to create whimsical and magical 3D castles and coral reefs at...
