Austin nature events

Photography in the Park- Basics in Wildlife Photography

Sunday, Aug 11 1:00p

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...

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...

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...

Light o the Moon Float Trip

Saturday, Jun 22 7:00p

McKinney Roughs Nature Park, Cedar Creek

Beat the heat and enjoy the river in a whole new way! Floating by the light of the moon, you'll be serenaded under the stars by the nocturnal creatures of the river corridor...

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.

Public Observatory Nights

Saturday, Jul 6 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...

Walk on the Wild Side!

Saturday, Jun 8 10:00a

McKinney Roughs Nature Park, Cedar Creek

Enjoy an interpretive hike as a park naturalist brings together a unique blend of human and natural history to tell the story of the Colorado River...

Kayak the Colorado

Saturday, Jul 20 9:00a

McKinney Roughs Nature Park, Cedar Creek

There's no better way to usher in your weekend than with a serene and refreshing morning on the water...

Public Observatory Nights

Saturday, Aug 10 8:15p

Eagle Eye Observatory, Austin

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...

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...

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.

Austin Pond and Garden Tour

Saturday, Jun 8 9:00a

Private Gardens, Austin

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...