Hiking the Big Thicket Explore Your Thicket on this exploration of the scenic and rugged Canyonlands Unit. This off-trail hike follows old logging roads and game trails is moderately strenuous, with a 150' elevation change. The 3-mile trip traverses diverse terrain, from bluff overlook to river bottom. What to bring: All participants must wear long... Read More →
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Village Creek State Park Big Thicket Association First Sunday Hike Village Creek, 12:30pm NOTE: The hike is free; however, there is a $3.00 charge for park entrance for persons 13 years or older (unless the vehicle driver holds a Texas State Park Pass, in which case all in the vehicle are free). Everyone entering the... Read More → |
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Paddling Local Waters Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. This program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, paddles, and PFDs are provided. Trip locations vary and space is limited, so call our visitor center at 409-951-6700 to find each trip location and to register.
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Cristi and Randy Beehn on Turtle Patrol Advanced Training (1 hour) presented by Joanie Steinhaus (Turtle Island Restoration Project) Turtle Island’s Sea Turtle Restoration Project works to protect and restore populations of endangered sea turtles and marine biodiversity on the Texas Coast and throughout the Gulf. In 2014, Turtle Island began coordinating volunteer recruitment, training and... Read More → |
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Egret at Sea Rim Park ** Initial Training for New Trainees** Subject: Ornithology Assignment: Unit 12, pp. 387-405, Texas Master Naturalist State Curriculum Presenter: Steve Mayes, Golden Triangle Audubon Society Personal Note from Carolyn Worsham: Last year I attended Steve's training presentation and really got the birding bug! I have since joined the Golden... Read More →
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Girl Scout Father and Daughter Day Village Creek State Park has 80 to 100 Girl Scouts and their dads coming to the park to enjoy the day learning about nature and enjoying the park. Big Thicket National Preserve and Village Creek State Park rangers will be working together. There will be several activities that they... Read More →
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** Initial Training for New Trainees ** Topic: Nature of Naming, Ichthyology Assignment: Chapter 10, pp. 351-363, and Chapter 14, pp. 455-469, Texas Master Naturalist State Curriculum Presenter: Dr. Mathew McClure
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