Big Bend National Park
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Sunday May 5 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Times are A Changin'
Fossils tell many stories - from tales of how the land changed, to how creatures evolved, to what plants grew on the landscape. Join Ranger J. Robinson for an engaging (and musical) look at the fossil history of Bend Bend National Park.
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Monday May 6 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Before the Store: Living Off the Land in Big Bend
People have lived in the Big Bend region for thousands of years. They survived here long before grocery stores, cars, and coolers existed… and certainly long before trucks and container ships transported food and supplies from all around the planet! How did they do it? ......More
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Tuesday May 7 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
In Search of Wings
Whether you’re new to birding or are working on your life list, Big Bend is a special “must-see” destination. Join Ranger C. Negele on a guided walk in search of some of Big Bend’s winged beauties as you discover why the park is so attractive to birds. Binoculars, water......More
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Wednesday May 8 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Desert Connections
Take a 0.5-mile walk around Sam Nail Ranch to learn how plants and animals interact with their environment and each other. Meet at the Sam Nail Ranch Trailhead on the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive.
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Friday May 10 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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Saturday May 11 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Keeping America Wild
Have you ever stopped to think about what wilderness is? What it means to you? What it means to others? Join Ranger J. Gablaski on a short walk and learn about the resources in this beautiful landscape. We'll discuss and think about this idea of "wilderness." Meet at Du......More