Big Bend National Park
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Tuesday April 23 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Fossils and Ancient Seaways
Big Bend National Park, with its rugged landscapes and rich geological history, is the perfect setting for our adventure. As you look around, you'll see the towering Chisos Mountains, the winding Rio Grande, and the vast expanses of the Chihuahuan Desert. But what many......More
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Thursday April 25 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Nature's Wisdom
Join Ranger Nowell for a ranger-led walk along Panther Path. You'll uncover the fascinating ways local tribes use indigenous plants. Learn about traditional medicinal remedies, cultural significance, and the practices that have long sustained these communities in harmon......More
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Friday April 26 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Coffee with a Ranger
Got questions? Ideas? Thoughts about the park? Join a Park Ranger for a casual chat over a hot cup of coffee at the Window Trailhead in the Chisos Basin Campground. Free coffee and mugs will be generously provided by the Big Bend Conservancy.
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Friday April 26 7:30pm - 8:30pm CDT
Flora of West Texas
Come learn about the plants of the Chihuahuan Desert Region of Texas, which includes the 10 counties from Val Verde to El Paso. This incredibly diverse area boasts over 2400 types of plants. The presentation will focus on selected habitats and their associated species. ......More
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Saturday April 27 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Sun Fun: Solar Viewing
Ranger Gablaski will share information about our most important star in the sky--the sun! A telescope with a special filter will be set up for solar viewing at the Panther Junction Visitor Center.