Saturday, July 4

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: 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.

Stories in the Stars
8-9:30 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, July 11

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: Wet, Wild and Wonderful!
2-3:30 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon 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.

Saturday Night Speaker Series: Ethnobotany or How We Use Plants
8-9 p.m.

Join Naturalist and ethnobotanist Peggy Spring from the City of San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department for a presentation on ethnobotany. You will learn how various native plants were and are used for everything from dyes and medicines to food. 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, July 18

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: Frogs and Toads of the Park
8-9:30 p.m.

Join Park Interpreter Craig Hensley and Intern Traci Guckian to learn about amphibians, with special emphasis on the frogs and toads found in the park. Did you know they use their eyes to eat? To find out the mystery behind this and more, join us for a presentation followed by a flashlight search for them at the river’s edge. 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, July 25

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: 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: San Antonio Astronomical Society Star Party
9-11 p.m.

Join members of the San Antonio Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing and telescope viewing at its best. A wonderful presentation will begin the evening followed by an orientation to the night sky with green lasers. You’ll then be able to view galaxies, nebulas and more through one of many telescopes members will have for use. 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.