Davis Mountains State Park
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Critters of DMSP
What critters call this park home? Come find out! Come enjoy stories and a slideshow highlighting the animal life of the park. You will probably spot some of these critters while you're here. Meet: at the Interpretive CenterBring: curiosity & questionsCost: free......More
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Desert Mindfulness Walk
On this meditative nature walk, you will learn the 7 principles of mindfulness through the ecology of the Chihuahuan desert. (Registration required) Join a local master naturalist and meditator on this mindfulness walk along the Seep Trail on the primitive side o......More
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Sunday April 28 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology. Have you marveled at the amazing rock formations located in our park and the surrounding area? Join Ranger Sacha and hear the story of their origin and how they shaped our present-day landscape. This sl......More
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Monday April 29 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
First Peoples of the Davis Mountains
Come hear about the various cultures that have inhabited the Davis Mountains long before the arrival of Fort Davis. This area might have been put on the map in 1854 with the establishment of Fort Davis, but peoples have inhabited the Davis Mountains for 1000s of ......More
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Tuesday April 30 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Anatomy of a Wildfire
Learn all about the benefits and harm that wildfires present. Wildfires present a constant threat out here in the high desert of West Texas. But wildfires do reap positive benefits too, and have been used to clear and enrich farmland for centuries. Come learn abo......More
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Wednesday May 1 9:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Dark Sky Tour
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. Most people live in cities where light pollution has ruined the dark sky. Out here in the Davis Mountains, we still have some of the darkest skies around. Join us as we point out planets and cons......More
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Thursday May 2 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail! Join our pack at the Interpretive Center and give a rescue dog from Grand Companions of Fort Davis a fun morning on the trail. Maybe you'll find your new forever friend!Come ready to hike. Dog friendly. Kid frie......More
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Thursday May 9 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail! Join our pack at the Interpretive Center and give a rescue dog from Grand Companions of Fort Davis a fun morning on the trail. Maybe you'll find your new forever friend!Come ready to hike. Dog friendly. Kid frie......More
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Tuesday May 14 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Homeschool Program
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents, too. If you are a home school parent living in the vicinity, or just visiting the park, please join us for this monthly outdoor education program. We promise to deliver a little bit of learn......More
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Thursday May 16 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail! Join our pack at the Interpretive Center and give a rescue dog from Grand Companions of Fort Davis a fun morning on the trail. Maybe you'll find your new forever friend!Come ready to hike. Dog friendly. Kid frie......More