Join "Friends of Martin Dies, Jr. State Park" to help raise funds for park projects and improvements, while also volunteering at the park to for that purpose. This group meets Quarterly to support the Park Staff as they plan the next quarter's events. Meetings are held in the Education Building of the Walnut Ridge Unit.

Hey, Black Bear lovers! We have an exciting, educational event lined up just for you! Inspirational Keynote Speaker and Award-Winning Photographer Alicia White will kick-off the program. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Dana Karelus, State Mammal Specialist, will speak on ongoing Black Bear research and recovery in Texas. Kati Spears, the Founder & Executive Director... Read More →

Help our group document all the plant/wildlife species in Jasper & Newton counties! Download iNaturalist on your phone. Make observations and take photos of your findings and post them. They should automatically be included in the "Longleaf Ridge Master Naturalist" project if you are in Jasper or Newton County. Bring whatever you need to make... Read More →