Goose Island State Park
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Thursday December 18 8:30am - 11:00am CST
Woodland Bird Walk
A bird walk through the live oak forest. Join our knowledgeable bird hosts for an exploratory walk through the Live Oak-Red Bay woodlands of Goose Island State Park. You'll learn about and identify the birds we see on our route, which includes a stop at the bird ......More
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Friday December 19 8:30am - 11:00am CST
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area! What will you see beyond the Big Tree? Join our park hosts for a bird tour in an area of the park that is otherwise closed to the public. We'll observe birds in a variety of habitats including live oa......More
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Saturday December 20 8:30am - 11:00am CST
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease. Birding park hosts Les and Jane are back! Join them for an exploratory bird *ride* along the shorelines of Goose Island State Park. That's right, the tram is back! We're also c......More
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Tuesday December 23 8:30am - 11:00am CST
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease. Birding park hosts Les and Jane are back! Join them for an exploratory bird *ride* along the shorelines of Goose Island State Park. That's right, the tram is back! We're also c......More
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Thursday December 25 8:30am - 11:00am CST
Woodland Bird Walk
A bird walk through the live oak forest. Join our knowledgeable bird hosts for an exploratory walk through the Live Oak-Red Bay woodlands of Goose Island State Park. You'll learn about and identify the birds we see on our route, which includes a stop at the bird ......More
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Friday December 26 8:30am - 11:00am CST
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area! What will you see beyond the Big Tree? Join our park hosts for a bird tour in an area of the park that is otherwise closed to the public. We'll observe birds in a variety of habitats including live oa......More
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Saturday December 27 8:30am - 11:00am CST
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease. Birding park hosts Les and Jane are back! Join them for an exploratory bird *ride* along the shorelines of Goose Island State Park. That's right, the tram is back! We're also c......More
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Tuesday December 30 8:30am - 11:00am CST
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease. Birding park hosts Les and Jane are back! Join them for an exploratory bird *ride* along the shorelines of Goose Island State Park. That's right, the tram is back! We're also c......More
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Thursday January 1 8:30am - 11:00am CST
First Day Birding Tour
This program is part of First Day Hikes. Get birdy on the first day of the new year! Join experienced guides for the first bird tour of the new year and discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home! You'll learn about and identify the birds seen on t......More
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Thursday January 1 8:30am - 11:00am CST
Woodland Bird Walk
A bird walk through the live oak forest. Join our knowledgeable bird hosts for an exploratory walk through the Live Oak-Red Bay woodlands of Goose Island State Park. You'll learn about and identify the birds we see on our route, which includes a stop at the bird ......More
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Thursday January 1 9:00am - 4:00pm CST
First Day Hikes: Self-Guided Activities
Start the New Year off with a resolution to spend more time outside enjoying nature! Bring your family and pets (on a leash) to participate in an annual tradition: spending time outdoors on the first day of the New Year!Stop by park headquarters between 9 am and ......More
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Thursday January 1 10:00am - 11:00am CST
First Day Hike - Discovery Hike on Turks Cap Trail
Start the new year with a guided hike along the trail with a ranger! First Day Hikes are an annual tradition, inspiring visitors to spend the first day of the year outside. After the hike, we'll pass out the First Day Hike stickers!When: 10:00-11:00amWhere to mee......More
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Thursday January 1 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
First Day Hike - Bayfront Guided Hike
Start the new year with a guided hike along the bayfront. First Day Hikes are an annual tradition, inspiring visitors to spend the first day of the year outside. After the hike, we'll pass out the First Day Hike stickers!When: 2:00-3:00pmWhere to meet: Day Use Pi......More
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Friday January 2 8:30am - 11:00am CST
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area! What will you see beyond the Big Tree? Join our park hosts for a bird tour in an area of the park that is otherwise closed to the public. We'll observe birds in a variety of habitats including live oa......More
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Friday January 2 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Animal Tracking
Learn to identify tracks and other animal signs. Did you know that tracks are just one sign animals leave behind for us to find?Join a ranger to learn about the different animals we have at the park and learn (and find!) about the different tracks that are around......More
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Saturday January 3 8:30am - 11:00am CST
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease. Birding park hosts Les and Jane are back! Join them for an exploratory bird *ride* along the shorelines of Goose Island State Park. That's right, the tram is back! We're also c......More
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Saturday January 3 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Prehistoric Hunting (Registration Required)
Do you have what it takes to survive? Learn about the atlatl and find out! Long before the bow and arrow, ancient peoples relied on the spear-thrower, or "atlatl," for survival. Come join us to try your hand at using the atlatl and to learn more about the history......More
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Saturday January 3 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Intro to Archery (Registration Required)
Discover your new favorite hobby: archery! Learn and practice the basics of archery with a ranger. This program is an introduction to basic archery and will provide lessons and experience in archery safety and shooting skills. All archery equipment is provided. M......More
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Tuesday January 6 8:30am - 11:00am CST
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease. Birding park hosts Les and Jane are back! Join them for an exploratory bird *ride* along the shorelines of Goose Island State Park. That's right, the tram is back! We're also c......More
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Wednesday January 7 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane! Join outreach biologist Daizy Silva for a guided walk around 12th Street for a look at one of America's rarest birds. Get a lesson in cran......More