Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Thursday April 25 8:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Volunteer Training: School Field Trip
Join our volunteer community and learn how to lead nature programs! All you need is a passion to discover and we'll teach you the rest. Share your knowledge and passion for nature with the next generation. School Field Trip volunteers help lead exciting outdoor e......More
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Friday April 26 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Wellness Walk
Join us on this easy-going walk and add some forest fitness to your life! Join us on an easy going walk to kick start or continue your personal fitness journey! We'll be hiking on the Slough Trail which is approximately 2.2 miles long. When: 10amWhere: Slough Tra......More
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Friday April 26 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wildflower Seedbombs
Explore our Wildscape Garden and make your own wildflower seed bomb! This is an "open house" style program. This is an "open house" style program. About 15 people can make seed bombs at one time. If your group is larger than 15, expect to take turns. Explore our ......More
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Friday April 26 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Education Center OPEN - Friday Hours
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions! The Education Center is located in the Walnut Ridge Unit of the park. Come in to explore our exhibits, engage in hands on activities, ask questions, and share stories!Cost: This event is free wit......More
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Saturday April 27 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Furs and Skulls **RSVP REQ'd**
Discover all about mammals as we explore furs and skulls. This program has limited capacity and requires RSVP to attend. Contact Ranger Katy to RSVP.Get a chance to explore all about mammals. We'll investigate their furs and skulls up close. We'll explore what ki......More
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Saturday April 27 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Meet Dexter the Corn Snake!
Observe our resident corn snake, Dexter, up close. Discover the many different snakes that call this area home. First, we’ll get an up-close chance to observe Dexter, our resident corn snake. We’ll explore the important features of reptiles and learn what makes t......More
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Saturday April 27 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Education Center OPEN - Saturday Hours
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions! The Education Center is located in the Walnut Ridge Unit of the park. Come in to explore our exhibits, engage in hands on activities, ask questions, and share stories!Cost: This event is free wit......More
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Guided Hike
Join us for a guided hike along the beautiful Island Trail Meet up at the Walnut Slough Day Use Area. Hike along the Island Trail and learn about the native flora and fauna that call this area home. This guided hike will take about an hour and the trail is about ......More
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Saturday April 27 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Conservation Hike with a Park Cop (RSVP REQ'd)
Join Officer McGarry to discover all about conservation as we hike the beautiful Island Trail. Earn the prestigious "Park Police Pal" badge for completing the hike! THIS PROGRAM HAS LIMITED SPACE. CONTACT RANGER KATY TO RSVPJoin Officer McGarry to explore all abo......More
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Saturday May 4 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Meet Dexter the Corn Snake!
Observe our resident corn snake, Dexter, up close. Discover the many different snakes that call this area home. First, we’ll get an up-close chance to observe Dexter, our resident corn snake. We’ll explore the important features of reptiles and learn what makes t......More