*Sunday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Military Family Day., Kayaking, archery, lead a hike or nature program of your choice. Log hours under Balcones Canyonlands NWR Training and Educating Others (Direct). Contact Paula Richards

Creatures of the Night fall celebration. Time TBD. Dress and talk about an animal or lead trail hikes. Log under Inks Lake SP Public Outreach (Indirect).

Assist ranger with a program on atlatls.

Lead 1st- to 4th-graders on two nature hikes. Meet at the Margaret Bamberger Research & Education Center parking lot by 9:30 am and bring a sack lunch. Students will leave by 2pm. Need four volunteers.Hours logged under Bamberger Ranch Training & Educating Others (Direct).

Attend the monthly business meeting of the Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky. Lampasas Chamber of Commerce conference room. See and hear what’s up with the group. Log hours under HLMN Other.

Lead 6th- to 8th-graders on two nature hikes. Meet at the Margaret Bamberger Research & Education Center parking lot by 9:30 a.m. and bring a sack lunch. Students will leave by 2 p.m. Need four volunteers. Hours logged under Bamberger Ranch Training & Educating Others (Direct).

The Bambergers are continuing a wildflower meadow restoration project started last year and need some assistance from volunteers to complete their long-term vision for a wildflower meadow. Substantial progress has been made in terms of removing the larger vegetation from the designated area.  However, there remains an abundance of grass cuttings, leaf litter, and twigs that... Read More →

The Bambergers are continuing a wildflower meadow restoration project started last year and need some assistance from volunteers to complete their long-term vision for a wildflower meadow. Substantial progress has been made in terms of removing the larger vegetation from the designated area.  However, there remains an abundance of grass cuttings, leaf litter, and twigs that... Read More →

Planning has begun for Stars at Night 2026 in Lampasas County. The free, family friendly, star-gazing event will be held Nov. 7, 2026, at the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden in Campbell Park and Campbell ParkPavilion in Lampasas. Want to help with the planning and participate in this Friends of the Night Sky event? Log hours... Read More →

Guided hikes. Assist Ranger Andrew with crowd control, answer questions and provide safety. 9 a.m.: Meet at the Devil's Waterhole trailhead. 11 a.m.: Meet at the Valley Spring trailhead. Log hours under Inks Lake SP Training and Educating Others (Direct).

Help teach a Fishing 101 class. Log hours under Blanco SP Training and Educating Others (Direct). Contact Butch Williams

Assist ranger with fossil table. If people come and go at their leisure, log under Pedernales Falls SP Public Outreach (Indirect). If people stay for the entire program, log under Pedernales Falls SP Training and Educating Others (Direct).

Participate in the Preserve’s Fall Bird Count. Open to anyone regardless of birding experience. The surveys begin at 7 a.m. at the ranch Center, about three miles from the front gate. A 15- to 30- minute early arrival is requested to allow time for assignments. Completion is expected by noon or so. Sign up with... Read More →

Volunteers are needed to lead 5th-graders on a nature hike and provide water conservation lessons at mealtimes. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. at the Margaret Bamberger Research & Education Center parking lot and end by 4 p.m. Need five volunteers. Log hours under Bamberger Ranch Training and Educating Others (Direct).

Volunteers are needed to provide water conservation lessons at mealtimes. (For 5th grade group) Log hours under Bamberger Ranch Training and Educating Others (Direct). Arrive by 4:30 p.m. Meal served by 5:30. Need one to two volunteers.

*Saturday, Nov. 15. Help with the Hatchery’s annual Veteran’s Day Fishing Event. Opportunities include fishing support, parking, tackle support and registration. Preparation days are planned for Wednesday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 14. More details to come. Log hours under Inks Dam NFH Public Outreach (Indirect). Contact George Brugnoli at [email protected].

The Bambergers are continuing a restoration project started last year and need some assistance from volunteers to complete their long-term vision for a wildflower meadow. Substantial progress has been made in terms of removing the larger vegetation from the designated area.  However, there remains an abundance of grass cuttings, leaf litter, and twigs that need to... Read More →

Volunteers are needed to provide water conservation lessons at mealtimes. (For 5th grade group) Log hours under Bamberger Ranch Training and Educating Others (Direct). Lunch: Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Meal served around 11:45. Need at least one volunteer. Dinner: Arrive by 4:30 p.m. Meal served by 5:30. Need one to two volunteers.

The Bambergers are continuing a restoration project started last year and need some assistance from volunteers to complete their long-term vision for a wildflower meadow. Substantial progress has been made in terms of removing the larger vegetation from the designated area.  However, there remains an abundance of grass cuttings, leaf litter, and twigs that need to... Read More →

Volunteers provide water conservation lessons at mealtimes. Log hours under Bamberger Ranch Training and Educating Others (Direct). Lunch: Arrive by 10:45 a.m. Meal served around 11. Bus leaves at noon. Need at least one volunteer.

*Saturday, Nov. 15. Help with the Hatchery’s annual Veteran’s Day Fishing Event. Opportunities include fishing support, parking, tackle support and registration. Preparation days are planned for Wednesday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 14. More details to come. Log hours under Inks Dam NFH Public Outreach (Indirect). Contact George Brugnoli

Cactus/plant walk (1-2 hours). Log hours under Pedernales Falls SP Training & Educating Others (Direct).

The Bambergers are continuing a restoration project started last year and need some assistance from volunteers to complete their long-term vision for a wildflower meadow. Substantial progress has been made in terms of removing the larger vegetation from the designated area.  However, there remains an abundance of grass cuttings, leaf litter, and twigs that need to... Read More →

Help with the Hatchery’s annual Veteran’s Day Fishing Event. It’s a go despite the government shutdown, and HLMN Veterans are invited to bring their families to the event, which begins for participants at 9 a.m. Volunteer opportunities include fishing support, parking and registration, which begins at 8 a.m.. Volunteers should arrive by 7:30 a.m., with... Read More →

Present a trunk of your choice (bees, birds, butterflies/moths, camouflage, dragonflies/damselflies, fish, habitats, insects, ladybugs, mammals, monarchs, pollinators, vertebrates – depending on trunk availability). Log Hours: Pedernales Falls SP Training & Educating Others (Direct).

Assist ranger with Atlatl. If people come and go at their leisure, log under Pedernales Falls SP Public Outreach (Indirect). If people stay for the entire program, log under Pedernales Falls SP Training and Educating Others (Direct).

Lead 5th-graders on a nature hike and provide water conservation lessons at mealtime. Log hours under Bamberger Ranch Training and Educating Others (Direct). The schedule: -- Nov. 18 Hike. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. at the Margaret Bamberger Research & Education Center parking lot and end by 4 p.m. Need five volunteers. Dinner. Arrive by 4:30... Read More →

*Wednesday, Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bridges to Birding. Seven classes, seven activities. For the field trips log under Balcones Canyonlands NWR Training & Educating Others (Direct).

Lead 5th-graders in water conservation lessons at mealtime. Log hours under Bamberger Ranch Training and Educating Others (Direct) -Lunch: Arrive by 11:30 a.m. Meal served around 11:45. Need at least one volunteer. -Dinner. Arrive by 4:30 p.m. Meal served by 5:30. Need one to two volunteers.

Clear remaining river banks for trout stockings. Log hours under Blanco SP Natural Resource Management.

Volunteers needed for maintenance and cleanup of the wildlife viewing station courtyard. Multiple projects: repair the water feature and pump, weeding and spreading mulch. More details to come. Log hours under Blanco SP Nature / Public Access. NOTE: If heavy rain intrudes, work will be postponed to Dec. 4, 9-11 a.m. Call Butch to confirm.

Provide water conservation lessons to 5th graders at mealtime. Log hours under Bamberger Ranch Training and Educating Others (Direct) Arrive by 10:45 a.m. Meal served around 11. Bus leaves at noon. Need at least one volunteer.

Fall Colors Hike preparation. Volunteers are needed for docent training and trail grooming. Meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Margaret Bamberger Research & Education Center parking lot. Loppers, hedge trimmers, pruners, rakes, shovels, and gloves will be needed for trail maintenance. Plan is to finish by 1 p.m. Log hours under Bamberger Ranch Nature/Public Access.

Volunteer at Colorado Bend State Park’s next work day. The deadline for signing up is Saturday, Nov. 15. Contact Dawn, the park’s volunteer coordinator, Dawn, with your name and the names of anyone joining you. She will reply with the work plan and times.

A discovery trunk on bees will be presented for park campers and day- trippers. The program is staffed, but chapter members can observe the presentation and learn for future opportunities. Assist in the program: Log hours under Blanco SP Public Outreach (Indirect). Solely observe: The time can count as advanced training if approved. NOTE: If... Read More →

Binocs 101 and Birding with a Ranger. Park store. Log hours under Inks Lake SP Training and Educating Others (Direct). Sign up on ILSP spreadsheet.

Help lead a pre-feast, Thanksgiving Day walk (Walk before you Waddle) at 9am. Meet at the former park headquarters. Log hours under Inks Lake SP Training and Educating Others (Direct).

Cactus/plant walk (1-2 hours). Log hours under Pedernales Falls SP Training & Educating Others (Direct).

Help staff the park’s visitor center. Fridays, noon – 4:30 p.m. Contact Stephanie Jones  Log under Balcones Canyonlands NWR Public Outreach (if you are educating visitors about both HLMN and the Refuge) or under Balcones Canyonlands NWR Other Assistance (If you are educating visitors only about the Refuge).

Assist ranger with Atlatl. For more information, including locations, and to volunteer, contact John Pieper. Logging hours for programs besides hikes: If people come and go at their leisure, log under Pedernales Falls SP Public Outreach (Indirect). If people stay for the entire program, log under Pedernales Falls SP Training and Educating Others (Direct).

Volunteers are needed to serve as ranch docents for the self-guided Fall Colors Hike. Answer questions about the ranch, plants and animals, as well as help hikers choose between the 6.5 miles of trails. Volunteers please arrive at 8:30am and duties conclude at 2:30pm. If you can only participate in the morning or afternoon, please... Read More →

Fishing with a ranger. 10 am at North Pier. Log hours under Inks Lake SP Public Outreach (Indirect).

Archery in the Park. Meet at the dump station. If people are coming and going at their leisure, log hours under Inks Lake SP Public Outreach (Indirect).