When? 04-25-2008 to 04-26-2008 08:30 AM to 03:30 PM

Friday is Youth Outdoors Day and features open house and free entrance plus special outdoor education exhibits for area school youth. Exhibits include Texas Buffalo Soldiers and frontier life, TPWD Wildlife, Law Enforcement, and Inland Fisheries Divisions and others. Exhibitors interested in participating are encouraged to contact John Holland at the park. Saturday continues with free entrance and exhibits open to the general public. Park facilities open for viewing. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (325) 784-5223

Event Organizer:
Lake Brownwood State Park

Event posted by: Shannon

When? 04-26-2008

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded during the nighttime hours of April 26, 1986. It remains the single worst nuclear accident in history.

How much have you thought about Chernobyl, about radioactive accidents/incidents and their effect on life? If you're like most of us, you think very rarely if at all of such things...

I encourage you to visit the following website -- Chernobyl journey

It's a personal website from a young Russian woman whose hobby and life's work seems to be travelling on her motorcycle the roads in and around the Chernobyl "dead zone", chronicling those who still live here and the natural life that's reclaiming the irradiated lands. She writes in broken English, but it's an interested read with eerie descriptions and photos of a place where time really does stand still -- at least, time in the way we humans measure it.

For more learning and thinking, visit: http://www.allplanet.com/russia/picnic.htm
or visit Google's search results for "Chernobyl".

When? 04-26-2008 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Enjoy living history encampments and re-enactors in period costume, demonstrations of weapons, activities for children and more. At 3 p.m., a re-enactment of the famous 1836 battle which won Texas' Independence from Mexico will be fought. Cannon and musket fire will fill the air with the sights and sounds of April 21, 1836! Food and drinks are available or bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy the day. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (281) 479-2431.

Event Organizer:
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

Event posted by: Shannon

When? This event occurs every 1 week(s) on Saturday
03-01-2008 to 05-31-2008
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Every Saturday. Looking for something fun and exciting to do with your young ones? Join us as we explore the wonderful world of wildlife. From scales to feathers, amphibians to zebras (zebra long wing butterflies that is) kids ages 5-14 will have a chance to get up close and personal with some of the amazing wildlife that lives at the park. Topics vary each week. 11 a.m.-noon; fees $1 Texas State Parks Pass members, $4 non-members, $3 senior citizens and $1 children 12 and under (956) 565-3919.

Event Organizer:
World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Park

Event posted by: Shannon

When? This event occurs every 2 week(s) on Saturday
04-12-2008 to 04-26-2008
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM

Observe an estimated 500,000 bats emerge from the cave in the evening. A short program will be given regarding bats, the environment and the resources of the park. Accessible for the mobility impaired. Call for times; fees $5 per person; reservations required (830) 563-2342.

Event Organizer:
Kickapoo Cavern State Park

Event posted by: Shannon

When? 04-26-2008 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Begin your celestial journey in the afternoon with Sun Fun, which features specially equipped telescopes and look at our nearest star, the sun. In the evening take a Star Walk, which focuses on natural wonders rather than natural science, using simple techniques for orienteering, "star hopping" and nighttime navigation. First hear a NASA grant-funded program focusing on a particular aspect of the night sky or astronomy, then take a ##### eye tour of the night sky over the park followed by a closer look through telescopes and binoculars. Accessible for the mobility impaired. Sun Fun 4-5 p.m., Star Walk 8 p.m.-till (940) 839-4331.

Event Organizer:
Copper Breaks State Park

Event posted by: Shannon