Saturday, August 1
Honey Creek Hike
9-11 a.m.
You are invited to join our trained Honey Creek guides for a walk to Honey Creek. This beautiful stream and surrounding environment is one of the scenic wonders of the Hill Country. You’ll learn about both the natural and cultural history of this area during this approximate two-hour hike. Sponsored by the Friends of Guadalupe River and Honey Creek, a suggested donation of $5 per family or $2 per individual is requested. Meet at the Rust House.
Kids in Nature: River Wonders
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Join us for a morning of wet and wild fun as we wander into the river in search of fish, frogs, funky looking bugs and more! We’ll provide the nets, you show up ready to get wet! Meet at the Amphitheatre.
Nature Adventurers 101: Insect-amania!
2-3:30 p.m.
They hop, crawl, run and fly – and they are simply everywhere! Grab a net and container and join us for an afternoon of bug-catching at its finest. We’ll provide the nets and containers, you show up ready to go on safari.
Meet at the Amphitheatre.
Stories in the Stars
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Join our interpretive staff for a fun-filled look at the night sky. We’ll begin with our crowd-pleasing “Perils of Andromeda” audience participation story followed by a presentation to introduce you to summer’s night sky. Then stick around as we point our telescopes skyward to check out some celestial delights. Sponsored by the Friends of Guadalupe River and Honey Creek, a suggested donation of $5 per family or $2 per individual is requested. Meet at the Amphitheatre.
Saturday, August 8
Honey Creek Hike
9-11 a.m.
You are invited to join our trained Honey Creek guides for a walk to Honey Creek. This beautiful stream and surrounding environment is one of the scenic wonders of the Hill Country. You’ll learn about both the natural and cultural history of this area during this approximate two-hour hike. Sponsored by the Friends of Guadalupe River and Honey Creek, a suggested donation of $5 per family or $2 per individual is requested. Meet at the Rust House.
Kids in Nature: Bugs-R-Us!
9:30-10:30 a.m.
We’re dusting off our insect nets and heading to the fields in search of butterflies, grasshoppers and more! Join us for adventure as we capture, study and then release a multitude of six-legged, bug-eyed critters. We’ll provide the nets and holding containers; all you need is your enthusiasm and sense of adventure. Meet at the Amphitheatre.
Nature Adventurers 101: Mammal Mysteries
2-3:30 p.m.
From the things they leave behind such as tracks, trails and yes, even scat, to their skulls and skins, mammals provide all kinds of opportunities for learning. Join us for an afternoon of warm-blooded, furry fun as we check out the world of our amazing mammals. Meet at the Amphitheatre.
Saturday Night Speaker Series: Birds of the Hill Country
8-9 p.m.
Join Master Naturalists and TPWD bird banding volunteers Tom and Patsy Inglet for a presentation on the birds found in the Hill Country. They will bring their enthusiasm and passion for birds as you learn the who’s and where’s of birding in our area, from tips on identification and behavior to where you can go to enjoy our feathered Friends. Sponsored by the Friends of Guadalupe River and Honey Creek, a suggested donation of $5 per family or $2 per individual is requested. Meet at the Amphitheatre.
Saturday, August 15
Honey Creek Hike
9-11 a.m.
You are invited to join our trained Honey Creek guides for a walk to Honey Creek. This beautiful stream and surrounding environment is one of the scenic wonders of the Hill Country. You’ll learn about both the natural and cultural history of this area during this approximate two-hour hike. Sponsored by the Friends of Guadalupe River and Honey Creek, a suggested donation of $5 per family or $2 per individual is requested. Meet at the Rust House.
Kids in Nature: Who Goes There?
9:30-10:30 a.m.
The park is full of wildlife, but much of the time they seem impossible to find. Start your weekend by putting on your detective hat and we’ll figure out the clues that animals leave behind. After a short introduction, we’ll head out on the trails to figure out who does go there. Meet at the Amphitheatre.
Nature Adventurers 101: Dragon Chasing
2-3:30 p.m.
That’s right, we’re chasing after dragons! Okay, not those kinds of dragons, but dragonflies! Join us and we’ll provide the nets and containers to capture, admire, identify and then release dragonflies and their cousins, the damselflies, along the river. Just in case, we may have to get wet. Meet at the Amphitheatre.
Saturday Night Speaker Series: Night Watch
9-10 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Craig Hensley for an evening walk as we go in search of those critters that wake up when we head for bed. We’ll look for deer, ringtails, frogs, nighthawks and more on this sure-to-be fun hike. Be sure to bring your flashlight! Sponsored by the Friends of Guadalupe River and Honey Creek, a suggested donation of $5 per family or $2 per individual is requested. Meet at the Amphitheatre.
Saturday, August 22
Honey Creek Hike
9-11 a.m.
You are invited to join our trained Honey Creek guides for a walk to Honey Creek. This beautiful stream and surrounding environment is one of the scenic wonders of the Hill Country. You’ll learn about both the natural and cultural history of this area during this approximate two-hour hike. Sponsored by the Friends of Guadalupe River and Honey Creek, a suggested donation of $5 per family or $2 per individual is requested. Meet at the Rust House.
Kids in Nature: Wet, Wild and Wonderful!
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Join us for a morning of wet and wild fun as we search on and under the water for the critters that call the river home. From insect larvae to pollywogs, fish and more, we’ll attempt to catch critters of all kinds. Meet at the Amphitheatre and be ready to get wet!
Nature Adventurers 101: Plant-astic!
2-3:30 p.m.
Without them, where would we be, yet we take them for granted most of the time. Plants come in every shape, size and color and we’ll be checking out how they work, why they are important and take a walk to check them out. We’ll end the program with a sweet taste straight from flowers thanks to our friends, the honey bees. Meet at the amphitheatre.
Saturday Night Speaker Series: Dragons and Damsels of the Guadalupe River
7-9 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Craig Hensley for an evening of Odonata, the damselflies and dragonflies. We’ll start with a search for these four-winged masters of the air using bug nets. Following some up close and personal meet and greets with them, you’ll learn about them, from their humble beginnings as tiny eggs to their predatory lives in both water on in the air, these ancient critters are not only amazing, but are important members of both aquatic and terrestrial environments. Sponsored by the Friends of Guadalupe River and Honey Creek, a suggested donation of $5 per family or $2 per individual is requested. Meet at the Amphitheatre.
Saturday, August 29
Honey Creek Hike
9-11 a.m.
You are invited to join our trained Honey Creek guides for a walk to Honey Creek. This beautiful stream and surrounding environment is one of the scenic wonders of the Hill Country. You’ll learn about both the natural and cultural history of this area during this approximate two-hour hike. Sponsored by the Friends of Guadalupe River and Honey Creek, a suggested donation of $5 per family or $2 per individual is requested. Meet at the Rust House.
Kids in Nature: River Wonders
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Join us for a morning of wet and wild fun as we wander into the river in search of fish, frogs, funky looking bugs and more! We’ll provide the nets, you show up ready to get wet! Meet at the Amphitheatre.
Nature Adventurers 101: Mammal Mysteries
2-3:30 p.m.
From the things they leave behind such as tracks, trails and yes, even scat, to their skulls and skins, mammals provide all kinds of opportunities for learning. Join us for an afternoon of warm-blooded, furry fun as we check out the world of our amazing mammals. Meet at the Amphitheatre.
Saturday Night Speaker Series: Wildflowers of the Hill Country
8-9 p.m.
Join Park Interpreter Craig Hensley for a look at the variety and beauty of wildflowers found in our area. From the bluebonnets of spring to the asters of fall, he’ll take you through a wildflower year with up close photos, sharing identification tips and places to find them. Sponsored by the Friends of Guadalupe River and Honey Creek, a suggested donation of $5 per family or $2 per individual is requested. Meet at the Amphitheatre.
