Big Thicket National Park
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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Science Symposium
You are invited to learn about science and research in Big Thicket at our first-ever Science Symposium!Come to the visitor center to listen to presentations from local scientists and ask questions during a question & answer session.Schedule:10:00-10:30 - Archeology at B......More
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Saturday May 25 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Canoe Trip
Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actu......More
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Sunday May 26 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Nature Walk: Carnivorous Plants
It's a trap! Big Thicket's carnivorous plants use deception to trick and trap insects in order to get the nutrients they need.Explore a natural garden of carnivorous plants with a ranger. This 1-mile, hour-long walk on the Pitcher Plant Trail will give you an up-close l......More
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Saturday June 1 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Texas Free Fishing Day
Fish for free on Texas Free Fishing Day!Kids and families can learn all about fishing in the Big Thicket, including different kinds of knots, fishing limits, and even try fishing from the bank with a ranger. Kids who complete all the activities can earn a Junior Angler ......More
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Thursday June 6 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Canoe Trip
Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actu......More
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Friday June 14 7:30pm - 10:00pm CDT
Summer Stargazing
Spend a summer evening under the stars!Have you ever seen the Moon up close? Join rangers at Tyrrell Park Nature Center in Beaumont to gaze at the Moon and other objects in the night sky through telescopes! Learn about our Solar System and the stars that shine bright in......More
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Tuesday June 18 5:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Sunset Canoe Trip
Spend an evening paddling the bayou while the sun sets!The canoe trip starts a few hours before sunset and ends shortly after sunset. Due to the possibility of paddling in the dark, all participants are required to bring a headlamp or flashlight. Prior canoeing experien......More
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Saturday June 22 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Nature Walk: Carnivorous Plants
It's a trap! Big Thicket's carnivorous plants use deception to trick and trap insects in order to get the nutrients they need.Explore a natural garden of carnivorous plants with a ranger. This 1-mile, hour-long walk on the Pitcher Plant Trail will give you an up-close l......More
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Monday June 24 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Nature Walk: Carnivorous Plants
It's a trap! Big Thicket's carnivorous plants use deception to trick and trap insects in order to get the nutrients they need.Explore a natural garden of carnivorous plants with a ranger. This 1-mile, hour-long walk on the Pitcher Plant Trail will give you an up-close l......More
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Saturday June 29 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Canoe Trip
Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actu......More