Austin nature events

Austin Pond and Garden Tour

Saturday, Jun 8 9:00a

The 19th Annual Austin Pond Tour will feature 22 private Austin gardens and will include a variety of ponds and water features. This is a driving tour which guests will cover at their own pace...

Second Saturday Guided Hike

Saturday, Jun 8 10:00a

Wild Basin Preserve, Austin

The second Saturday of every month Wild Basin offers a two hour public guided hike at 10am...

Stargazing Events

Thursday, Sep 5 7:30p

Wild Basin Preserve, Austin

Quarterly the Austin Astronomical Society hosts astronomy and moonlighting tours. Please call or email in advance to reserve seats...

Camp Fire Summer Camp

Monday, Jun 10 7:45a

Asbury Methodist Church, Austin

Kids will get outside, be active, and connect to nature through daily adventures: hiking, swimming, cooking, tent set-up and more – all under the careful guidance of our trained, expert staff.

Be Your Own Boyfriend Outdoor Book Launch Party

Saturday, Jun 22 5:00p

Capital City African-American Chamber of Commerce, Austin

You're invited to a book launch party! Join Austin native Kaneisha Grayson as she celebrates the release of her first book, Be Your Own Boyfriend ...

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Saturday, Jun 1 9:00a

Blunn Creek Preserve, Austin

The Blunn Creek Partnership is working on ecological restoration of the 38 acre Blunn Nature Preserve...

Public Observatory Nights

Saturday, Jun 1 8:30p

Eagle Eye Observatory, Austin

Once a month, the Austin Astronomical Society hosts an educational "Star Party" at the Eagle Eye Observatory, and you're invited! Study the night sky with the help of the experts as they take you o...

Hornsby Bend Monthly Bird Walk

Saturday, Jun 15 7:30a

Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory, Austin

Come join us to explore Austin's premier birding site. All levels of birders are welcome and no registration is required.

Public Observatory Nights

Saturday, Jul 6 8:30p

Eagle Eye Observatory, Austin

Creating Abundance in Endangered Species Habitat

Saturday, Jun 1 9:00a

Wild Basin Preserve, Austin

Join biologist Jim O Donnell as he explains BCP research on the Vireo Preserve...

Second Saturday Guided Hike

Saturday, Jul 13 10:00a

Wild Basin Preserve, Austin

The second Saturday of every month Wild Basin offers a two hour public guided hike at 10am...

Nature Hike

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

Dinosaur Valley State Park, Austin

Meet Bob and Gail Bullard (Texas Master Naturalists) at track site #2 to identify and learn interesting facts about wildlife, trees and plants. Hike 1/2 mile along the Paluxy River Nature Trail...

Photography in the Park-The Natural Light

Sunday, Jun 9 1:00p

Dinosaur Valley State Park, Austin

In this month's Photography in the Park beginner's series workshop we will discuss how to photograph the sky. Bring your camera and examples of your not so good sky images...

Photography in the Park- Basics in Wildlife Photography

Sunday, Aug 11 1:00p

Dinosaur Valley State Park, Austin

In this month's Photography in the Park beginner's series workshop, we will learn what you need to create great wildlife images. Bring your camera and patience...