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Join us on the first Saturday of each month at Abilene State Park for our monthly hike! We meet at the upper parking lot at the lake around 9:00 am and hike for 2-3 hours along the trails on the other side of the dam.<\/div>\n
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There are some months when we hike on the park side. Be sure to check our website, our Facebook page, or the park office to confirm the location.<\/div>\n
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When: Saturday, June 6th
Where: Lake Abilene
Time: 9:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm<\/div>\n
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Be sure to check in at the state park, then meet us 1 mile down the road at the lake upper parking lot. Children are welcome. Dogs are also allowed if on a 6-foot leash. Don\u2019t forget your water!<\/div>","excerpt":"","slug":"lake-hike-public-welcome-2","image":false,"all_day":false,"start_date":"2026-06-06 09:00:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"06","day":"06","hour":"09","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2026-06-06 12:00:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"06","day":"06","hour":"12","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2026-06-06 14:00:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"06","day":"06","hour":"14","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2026-06-06 17:00:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"06","day":"06","hour":"17","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"UTC-6","timezone_abbr":"UTC-6","cost":"","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"$","currency_code":"USD","currency_position":"prefix","values":[]},"website":"","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":1529,"author":"1398","status":"publish","date":"2023-12-09 16:14:27","date_utc":"2023-12-09 22:14:27","modified":"2023-12-09 16:14:27","modified_utc":"2023-12-09 22:14:27","url":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bc\/venue\/lake-abilene\/","venue":"Lake Abilene","slug":"lake-abilene","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"global_id":"txmn.org\/bc?id=1529","global_id_lineage":["txmn.org\/bc?id=1529"]},"organizer":[{"id":917,"author":"1398","status":"publish","date":"2022-02-13 13:22:36","date_utc":"2022-02-13 19:22:36","modified":"2022-02-13 13:22:36","modified_utc":"2022-02-13 19:22:36","url":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bc\/organizer\/big-country-chapter-of-master-naturalists\/","organizer":"Big Country Chapter of Master Naturalists","slug":"big-country-chapter-of-master-naturalists","global_id":"txmn.org\/bc?id=917","global_id_lineage":["txmn.org\/bc?id=917"]}],"custom_fields":[]},{"id":3137,"global_id":"txmn.org\/bc?id=3137","global_id_lineage":["txmn.org\/bc?id=3137"],"author":"1398","status":"publish","date":"2026-05-19 13:38:58","date_utc":"2026-05-19 19:38:58","modified":"2026-05-19 13:38:58","modified_utc":"2026-05-19 19:38:58","url":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bc\/event\/star-party-at-abilene-state-park-public-welcome-2\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bc\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/3137","title":"Star Party at Abilene State Park – Public Welcome","description":"
Join us for our June STAR PARTY!<\/div>\n
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We will be set up in the soccer fields across from the swimming pool at the Abilene State Park \u2013 Texas Parks and Wildlife. We start shortly after dark, roughly 9:30 \u2013 11:30 pm.<\/div>\n
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When: Saturday, June 13th
Where: Abilene State Park \u2013 soccer field area
Time: 9:30 pm \u2013 11:30 pm
Cost: FREE<\/div>\n
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Be sure to dress for the weather. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the night with us! No entry fee into the park for the star parties!<\/div>\n
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You don\u2019t even have to have a telescope; you are welcome to look through the ones we bring. You are also welcome to bring your own and join in on the fun! Public welcome!<\/div>\n
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Notice: In the event of any changes or cancellations due to weather, please be sure to check our website or our Facebook page 3 hours before the event for updates.<\/div>\n
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Exciting News – We have a NEW date for our Wings on the Wind Festival – Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17th.<\/p>\n

Wings on the Wind<\/h1>\n

A Science & Nature Festival<\/p>\n

Join the Big Country Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists<\/span><\/span> for Wings on the Wind at Abilene State Park<\/span><\/span> on Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

This family-friendly event features interactive nature and science activities, educational booths, wildlife displays, hands-on learning opportunities, and more. Visitors can explore topics including birds, pollinators, insects, native plants, wildlife, wind, seeds, conservation, and outdoor recreation.<\/p>\n

Event Highlights:<\/p>\n