*Saturday, Oct. 26. Monthly volunteer work days resume at Colorado Bend State Park. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 23. Contact Dawn Hill, the park’s volunteer coordinator, at alvisdawn@aol.com with volunteer names and get details about when and where to meet on Oct. 26.

*Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. - Noon.  Family Fall Festival. Activities: archery, BYB, bees and touch tables.

*Sunday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. - Noon. Military Family Day. Activities: archery, BYB, bees and touch tables.

Tuesday, Oct 29, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.(or so). Monarch field survey.  Meet at the research and education center parking lot. recommended tools for the day include: snake boots; walking sticks; binoculars; clip boards; blooming plant field guides; water bottles; and a sack lunch.  Prior training is not required to participate in the research project, but... Read More →

*Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. - Noon. Arthritis Family Day. Activities: archery, BYB, bees and touch tables.

*Saturday, Nov. 2, 6-9:30 p.m. Staff an information table and  assist astronomers at a Star Party at Fiesta Winery. Besides helping others, learn about light pollution and light trespass. No  experience necessary. Contact Janie Watson with questions about this and ongoing volunteer opportunities with the Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky