Pedernales Falls State Park
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Hiking Through History
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils! Pedernales Falls State Park has a very long history that is riddled with extreme changes in environment. Join our park ranger as we hike down and pass thro......More
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Saturday May 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Astronomy 101
Learn the basics of Stargazing with various types of equipment! The night sky is a beautiful wonder! Full of constellations, planets, and galactic phenomenon!We'll discuss best practices for using telescopes, how to navigate the stars, and where to look during di......More
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Saturday May 4 8:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
Stories in the Stars
What stories do the stars tell? *Weather PermittingCome down to our Star Theater for a (hopefully) unobstructed view of the heavens with the naked eye! We'll tell stories and legends behind our favorite seasonal constellations, and find out why certain stars/pla......More
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Sunday May 5 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Wildlife Hike
Join our ranger in hiking along the river, surveying flood damage and erosion! Hackenburg loop follows a beautiful prairie section of the park, before descending down into the river bed, following the river upstream. We'll be looking for any wildlife we can see, ......More
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Saturday May 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Set in Stone
The Geology of Pedernales Falls Geology is a science that gives us stories from the past, and helps us predict what the future may look like! Join Ranger Steve as we explore not only the recent past, and how Pedernales Falls has formed, but also the ancient past,......More
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Saturday May 11 8:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Star Party
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes! *Weather Permitting! The stars at night are big and bright! Come see them even better with expert and amateur astronomers alike! The public i......More
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Sunday May 12 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Wildlife Hike
Join our ranger in hiking along the river, surveying flood damage and erosion! Hackenburg loop follows a beautiful prairie section of the park, before descending down into the river bed, following the river upstream. We'll be looking for any wildlife we can see, ......More
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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Hidden Treasures Scavenger Hunt
Join millions of others in the largest game of scavenger hunt! Geocaching and Letterboxing are worldwide scavenger hunts with millions of hidden caches to look for. You can try it out by searching for our caches in the picnic area! Come learn how to get started a......More
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Saturday May 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind? Come see the skins, skulls, scales, and scat from local Pedernales Falls wildlife! You'll get a chance to see what they look like, feel their fur and scales, and maybe even catch a whiff of what they l......More
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Sunday May 19 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
How well can you use ancient technology to survive? Before the bow and arrow was developed, ancient Texans successfully hunted large game such as bison, with a weapon used by many ancient civilizations all over the world. Come learn more about the Atlatl, a weapo......More
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Saturday May 25 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Fishing with a Ranger
Good ole fishing down at the river. Join a ranger for some fishin' on the Pedernales!No fishing license required! River fishing is a fun way to explore the banks of a river, and can be an adventure! We'll have loaner equipment there and we'll even show you the ro......More
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Saturday May 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
How well can you use ancient technology to survive? Before the bow and arrow was developed, ancient Texans successfully hunted large game such as bison, with a weapon used by many ancient civilizations all over the world. Come learn more about the Atlatl, a weapo......More
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Saturday May 25 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind? Come see the skins, skulls, scales, and scat from local Pedernales Falls wildlife! You'll get a chance to see what they look like, feel their fur and scales, and maybe even catch a whiff of what they l......More
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Sunday May 26 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Birding with a Ranger
Join our park ranger in viewing local and migrating birds! Beautiful and rare birds pass through the park every day! Whether you are an avid birder or a novice, come join our ranger for a guided look at these feathered friends! Hike to find the more reclusive bir......More
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Sunday May 26 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Fossil Table
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special! Come see the geology behind the falls! Rocks tell the story of continents, ancient creatures, and even climates! What story do the rocks here tell......More
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Sunday May 26 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
How well can you use ancient technology to survive? Before the bow and arrow was developed, ancient Texans successfully hunted large game such as bison, with a weapon used by many ancient civilizations all over the world. Come learn more about the Atlatl, a weapo......More
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Monday May 27 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Hiking Through History
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils! Pedernales Falls State Park has a very long history that is riddled with extreme changes in environment. Join our park ranger as we hike down and pass thro......More
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Monday May 27 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind? Come see the skins, skulls, scales, and scat from local Pedernales Falls wildlife! You'll get a chance to see what they look like, feel their fur and scales, and maybe even catch a whiff of what they l......More