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NATURE PROGRAMS & HIKES
Sept 16 and 17, 2023 |
Nature Center Hours
Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Major holidays (except Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY
| 8:30 a.m. |
HUMMINGBIRD BANDING DEMONSTRATION– Hummingbirds are on the move in southeast Texas! Come see these flying jewels up close. Come join us on the side of the Nature Center to see our licensed hummingbird bander capture, identify, and band hummingbirds during their fall migration. Program is subject to change due to bad weather or the birds. |
| 10:00 a.m. |
ALL ABOUT US! - First time or 50th time at our park? Join us at our 0.5-mile paved trail to learn about our diverse ecosystem. Along the trail, read and enjoy our bronze plates showcasing a few key residents. This short but highly information guided hike will remind you why you love our park. Meet at the Nature Center for this Creekfield Lake Hike. Remember to bring your binos, water and sunscreen. |
| 11:00 a.m. |
WILDCRAFT – Who likes grubs? Who likes to dig? That would be one of the official state animals of Texas: Armadillos! Learn some fun facts about our armored friends and leave with a handmade macaroni armadillo of your very own!! |
| 11:00 a.m. |
POND LIFE - It’s easy to see all the life living on land in the park, but there’s an entire hidden world that exists just below the waterline. Meet at the bridge near the beginning of the Creekfield Lake ADA Trail, where we will take a glimpse at the City Under the Surface! |
| 1:00 p.m. |
ALLIGATORS FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN – They are the rulers of the swamps, but they start life at the bottom. Learn about the epic lives of Brazos Bend’s most popular resident. |
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SUNDAY
| 8:30 a.m. |
HUMMINGBIRD BANDING DEMONSTRATION– Hummingbirds are on the move in southeast Texas! Come see these flying jewels up close. Come join us on the side of the Nature Center to see our licensed hummingbird bander capture, identify, and band hummingbirds during their fall migration. Program is subject to change due to bad weather or the birds. |
| 10:00 a.m. |
ALL ABOUT US! - First time or 50th time at our park? Join us at our 0.5-mile paved trail to learn about our diverse ecosystem. Along the trail, read and enjoy our bronze plates showcasing a few key residents. This short but highly information guided hike will remind you why you love our park. Meet at the Nature Center for this Creekfield Lake Hike. Remember to bring your binos, water and sunscreen. |
| 2:00 p.m. |
RECOVERING TEXAS HISTORY – Want to learn about those who were here before us? Learn about how the indigenous peoples of coastal Texas helped to shape Modern Texan culture! |
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Become a Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer
Apply for training classes scheduled for January 2024.
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Brazos Bend State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife on Facebook
Programs are free and take place at the Nature Center unless noted otherwise.
All programs are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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Updated: Sep 13, 2023
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