Coordinators: Michael Weiss and John Kennedy.
Upcoming AT opportunities for the month of October 2026:
| LOCAL / IN-PERSON Stewarding The Pecos River Landscape Dates: October 9, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Program: An outdoor field day on land, water, and wildlife stewardship. This is for anyone passionate about conservation, wildlife management, and the future of the Pecos River. Location: Crane, TX Cost: $15. Registration required. West Texas Springs Preserve Tour Dates: October 2, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Program: This is a guided tour of both the Diamond Y Spring and Sandia Springs preserves, and includes an interpretive drive through each preserve and a couple of short hikes to the springs (about 100 – 200 yards). You’ll learn about the history, TNC’s conservation work, the species they protect and more at both preserves. Additional: High Clearance Vehicle is required. Registration is required. Registration Rally at the Y in Study Butte/ Terlingua Dates: October 3, 8:00 – 10:00 AM Program: This is a peaceful, family friendly protest against the proposed border wall. Location: Intersection of Hwy 118 and 170 in Study Butte, TX Big Bend Ranch State Park Pictographs Dates: October 24, 9:00 – 10:00 AM Program: Explore Las Cuevas Amarillas with Ranger Arian Velazquez-Ornelas to learn about pictographs and the stories of the park’s first inhabitants. This spot will be familiar to TGTMN members who have attended other BBRSP events! Location: Meet at Cuevas Amarillas on Main Park Road between mile markers 10 and 12. RSVP Required. Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas Parks Pass. Halo Shelter Tour Dates: October 17, 9:00 AM –4:00 PM Program: Located in a tributary near the pristine Devils River north of Comstock, Halo Shelter features some of the best preserved Pecos River style pictographs in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands Archaeological District. The complex hundred-foot mural has been radiocarbon dated to be 2,000 years old and features over 100 anthropomorphic figures intermixed with enigmatic icons and animalistic figures. Requirements: High-clearance 4WD vehicle with at least 8 inches of ground clearance. Getting to the site requires descending and ascending into a steep canyon with the use of a rope. Participants must be prepared and physically conditioned for this challenging requirement. Gloves are recommended. Location: Comstock, TX Cost: $80. Registration required. |
| VIRTUAL / ONLINE Shumla Institute_Archæological Chemistry Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Time: Noon to 1:00 PM Central Time Program: Shumla Summer Interns from McGill & FSU will offer a behind-the-scenes look at archæological chemistry and what it is like to spend a summer helping advance our understanding of the ancient paintings of the Lower Pecos. Registration UPCOMING / SAVE THE DATE Dalquest Desert Research Station Overnight AT Event Date: November 14 – 15 Time: 7:30 AM Marfa – 2:00 PM Marfa, est. Program: Program: Explore the remote and remarkable DSRS in Presidio Co., TX! Activities include: Guided hikes (moderate difficulty) with geologist Denis Foley and botanist Ben Thomas of SSRU. Early morning birdwatching. Community time. Lodging: Screened-in sleeping porch or camping on the grounds. Facility has bathroom and kitchen. Dinner and breakfast will be potluck. Registration: Please contact Michael Weiss for registration. |