Why is Texas Parks & Wildlife Department tasked with protecting water for wildlife? How does wildlife use of water and our role in conserving water merge? The TPWD Texas Waters... Read More →
Have you ever experienced the Big Thicket at night?Free. No reservations necessary. Bring your flashlight to join a ranger on a hike through the Big Thicket in the dark. This... Read More →
Fee: Free.Location: Location will be provided upon registration.Dates & TimesDate:Saturday, May 24, 2025Time:10:00 AMDuration:4 hoursType of EventGuided TourCanoe trips usually take 3-4 hours.DescriptionJoin park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the... Read More →
$35 member / $50 nonmemberInstructor: Wildlife Center of TexasAges 16+, all minors must be accompanied by an adultEnjoy a unique night out in nature! Enjoy some refreshments (light snacks, hot... Read More →
Fascinating FlycatchersBird's-Eye View on Behavior SeriesMondays at 7pmMay 5 - June 16, 2025Register Now!Join us for this in-depth look at many beautiful and fascinating species of tyrant flycatchers that reside... Read More →
It's a trap! Big Thicket's carnivorous plants use deception to trick and trap insects in order to get the nutrients they need.Explore a natural garden of carnivorous plants with a... Read More →
Join guest speaker Haidyn Leigh, with the Texas Hawking Association, in the nature center to learn about various raptors that can be found in our area. Discover what tools are... Read More →
The Big Thicket is teeming with fascinating and useful plants! Join a Village Creek Park Ranger to explore these species and learn about how people in the past used these... Read More →
Did you know there are lots of different species of fireflies? Join us for a presentation about fireflies and walk the trail with the "Glow Patrol" and see how many... Read More →
$35 member / $50 nonmember$20 child (5-12 yrs)Ages 5+Looking for a family adventure? Come and enjoy refreshments (light snacks, hot chocolate, coffee, water, and – for the grown-ups – Saint... Read More →
