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Mark your calendars to attend Nature Night’s “Freaky Frogs” with Eric Duran, Staff Naturalist and Educator at the Nature Discovery Center. Using live animals, specimens, models, and photos, Eric will show visitors the various common frogs of the Houston area, and will talk about their lives and habitats. Visitors will also learn and try to make some local frog calls.
Activities begin with themed crafts and fun snacks at 6:30 pm, followed by a brief nature walk before a 7:00 pm presentation by a kid-friendly speaker. We wrap things up at 8:00pm. Advance registration required.
You can help the park and understand more about the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, an endangered species that nests Galveston Island State Park. They will take a stroll down the beach and explore ways to help the environment.
They will meet at the day use picnic area and begin a short hike down the beach and through the dunes, patrolling for turtles on this easy, beach hike. Families, groups, and pets on a leash are welcome.
Where: Day use picnic area to begin
Who: Park Ranger Lisa Reznicek is inviting everyone to join
Before you can join us:
• Park entry fee paid before trip (park permit on vehicle)
• All children must be accompanied by an adult
What to expect:
• Great family fun for all ages.
• Prepared for physical activity
• Small group instruction and guide
• 1 hour program of games, activities, and short hike
• Restrooms available
• Camera-worthy shots of a great Texas beach
• NOTE: sea turtles may not be present on the beach during our event, but we need your help to look for them.
You can help the park and understand more about the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, an endangered species that nests Galveston Island State Park. They will take a stroll down the beach and explore ways to help the environment.
They will meet at the day use picnic area and begin a short hike down the beach and through the dunes, patrolling for turtles on this easy, beach hike. Families, groups, and pets on a leash are welcome.
Where: Day use picnic area to begin
Who: Park Ranger Lisa Reznicek is inviting everyone to join
Before you can join us:
• Park entry fee paid before trip (park permit on vehicle)
• All children must be accompanied by an adult
What to expect:
• Great family fun for all ages.
• Prepared for physical activity
• Small group instruction and guide
• 1 hour program of games, activities, and short hike
• Restrooms available
• Camera-worthy shots of a great Texas beach
• NOTE: sea turtles may not be present on the beach during our event, but we need your help to look for them.
You can help the park and understand more about the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, an endangered species that nests Galveston Island State Park. They will take a stroll down the beach and explore ways to help the environment.
They will meet at the day use picnic area and begin a short hike down the beach and through the dunes, patrolling for turtles on this easy, beach hike. Families, groups, and pets on a leash are welcome.
Where: Day use picnic area to begin
Who: Park Ranger Lisa Reznicek is inviting everyone to join
Before you can join us:
• Park entry fee paid before trip (park permit on vehicle)
• All children must be accompanied by an adult
What to expect:
• Great family fun for all ages.
• Prepared for physical activity
• Small group instruction and guide
• 1 hour program of games, activities, and short hike
• Restrooms available
• Camera-worthy shots of a great Texas beach
• NOTE: sea turtles may not be present on the beach during our event, but we need your help to look for them.
Join REI staff to learn about the basics of hiking with dogs. This class will help you plan a successful hike for you and your canine companion. They will review where to go, what to bring for you and your pup, and what you may encounter on the trail. They will talk about where to find dog-friendly parks – local, state-wide and nationally. Having the right equipment is critical, so they will discuss gear, as well as safety and comfort items you’ll need to bring along to make a safe, enjoyable hike for both you and your dog. Learn how to travel on trails with your dog in a way that makes the least impact on the natural area, including wildlife. Attendees are encouraged to bring all of their hiking with dogs questions, but unfortunately due to classroom constraints, they ask that you do not bring your non-service animals.
This introductory painting program will review the important skills of water coloring and give visitors a chance to create their own painting. All art supplies ready and available for use. Everyone is invited for this easy lesson, but pets must be on leash.They will meet at the day use beach, near the end of the boardwalk overlooking the beach, for spectacular views and a quick art lesson. In case of inclement weather, please check with park headquarters
**Groups larger than 15 people, please contact Ranger Lisa for a private event.
What to bring:
• Creativity or curiosity
• Binoculars (optional)
• Water
• Comfortable shoes
• Must have a park permit on vehicle windshield before joining program.
You can help the park and understand more about the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, an endangered species that nests Galveston Island State Park. They will take a stroll down the beach and explore ways to help the environment.
They will meet at the day use picnic area and begin a short hike down the beach and through the dunes, patrolling for turtles on this easy, beach hike. Families, groups, and pets on a leash are welcome.
Where: Day use picnic area to begin
Who: Park Ranger Lisa Reznicek is inviting everyone to join
Before you can join us:
• Park entry fee paid before trip (park permit on vehicle)
• All children must be accompanied by an adult
What to expect:
• Great family fun for all ages.
• Prepared for physical activity
• Small group instruction and guide
• 1 hour program of games, activities, and short hike
• Restrooms available
• Camera-worthy shots of a great Texas beach
• NOTE: sea turtles may not be present on the beach during our event, but we need your help to look for them.
Chimney Rock Market is an outdoor market that features local artists and farmers. Beginning on Feb. 18, 2018, are open the first Sunday of each month.
Their vendors sell mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts the whole family can enjoy. As always, four-legged friends are welcome. There will be plenty of treats for them too!
When you’re done shopping, stop in Sean Anthony Salons to browse the beautiful art gallery brought to you by Creative Energy. Art Reception is from 2pm-4pm. Meet the Artisits! Refreshments will be served.
Also, enter for your chance to win a cut and color or Brazillian blowout treatment worth over $300 donated by Sean Anthony Salons.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please email chimneyrockmarket@yahoo.com.
Visit the Chimney Rock Market’s Facebook page.
This introductory painting program will review the important skills of water coloring and give visitors a chance to create their own painting. All art supplies ready and available for use. Everyone is invited for this easy lesson, but pets must be on leash.They will meet at the day use beach, near the end of the boardwalk overlooking the beach, for spectacular views and a quick art lesson. In case of inclement weather, please check with park headquarters
**Groups larger than 15 people, please contact Ranger Lisa for a private event.
What to bring:
• Creativity or curiosity
• Binoculars (optional)
• Water
• Comfortable shoes
• Must have a park permit on vehicle windshield before joining program.
Mark your calendars to attend Nature Night’s “Snakes of Texas” with Gina Distledorf, East Texas Herpetological Society.  Discover the lives and habits of common snakes from the Houston area. We will learn about the venomous and non-venomous snakes that you may encounter where you work, live, and hike. There will be a lot of interesting stories, and a chance to encounter and touch live local snakes.
Activities begin with themed crafts and fun snacks at 6:30 pm, followed by a brief nature walk before a 7:00 pm presentation by a kid-friendly speaker. We wrap things up at 8:00pm. Advance registration required.