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UTV Tour – Winter 2022
McKinney Roughs Nature Park 1884 Hwy 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United StatesClimb aboard the high-performance utility task vehicles (UTVs) for a family fun adventure, and see native wildlife and stunning views of the lower Colorado River,...
Rocky Hill Reboot 2022
Rocky Hill Ranch 578 FM 153, Smithville, TX, United StatesRocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas is celebrating the hard work and addition of new biking trails during their "reboot" after a large portion of...
Eco Printing 2022
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas to learn the native art form of eco printing. Eco printing is an art in which...
Du of the Dead Dirty Duathlon 2022
Rocky Hill Ranch 578 FM 153, Smithville, TX, United StatesJoin at the beautiful "rebooted" Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas for the second annual “Du of the Dead” dirty duathlon! Come camp out for...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Drive-In 2022
Billing Ranch Preserve 208 Billing Lane, Paige, TX, United StatesPines and Prairies Land Trust presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Billig Ranch nature preserve near Paige, Texas. Join us for an evening...
Savor the Outdoors
McKinney Roughs Nature Park 1884 Hwy 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United StatesDine at McKinney Roughs Nature Park in this unique collaboration between the park, Roaming Fire, Treaty Oak Distillery and Richard's Rainwater. Enjoy the forest as...
Big Sit 2022 – Birding for Beginners
Held every 4th Saturday, the Big Sit in Bastrop County, Texas is back-to-nature bird watching circle to see how many birds can be spotted or heard...
Predators of the Pines Hike 2022
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 hike at Bastrop State Park! Meet at the playground parking lot,...
Wildlife Detectives – Winter2022
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin Earth Native Wilderness School for a day of exploring and discovering the local flora and fauna of central Texas! Does your little one enjoy...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Colorado River Overnight Kayak Trip 2023
McKinney Roughs Nature Park 1884 Hwy 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United StatesJoin REI for a weekend spent kayaking the Colorado River downstream of Austin bordering the Lost Pines Region in Bastrop County, Texas. This overnight paddling...
Hawk Walk 2023
Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United StatesThe Hawk Walk at Rising Sun Vineyard in McDade, Texas, is an exciting interactive event that brings nature to you up close and personal. Meet...
ENWS Natural Pottery 2023
Earth Native Wilderness School - Woodview Lane entrance 137 Woodview Lane, Bastrop, TX, United StatesJoin the class to learn more about natural pottery from Earth Native Wilderness School in Cedar Creek, Texas, during this hands-on, two days of instruction...
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....
November 2023 Kids’ Nature Class – Nature Journaling and Watercolor Lesson
Bastrop County Nature Park 375 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX, United StatesKids, age 6-15, join Master Naturalists on Nov. 8 at the Colorado River Refuge/Bastrop County Nature Park for a morning outdoors learning about keeping a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tricks, Treats & Trails 2024
McKinney Roughs Nature Park 1884 Hwy 71 W, Cedar Creek, TX, United StatesCelebrate the spooky season at McKinney Roughs Nature Park in Bastrop County, Texas and satisfy your cravings for fun and treats at the 4th annual...