Nature Programs
Guided Nature Hikes
Embark on a captivating journey of exploration and connection with our Guided Nature Hikes – a series of guided hikes led by Hays County Master Naturalists through the central Texas landscapes of Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
Participants should dress for the weather, bring water, and wear sturdy hiking shoes. The terrain at Ranch Park ranges from rocky to smooth with minimal elevation changes.
Although we do not have age restrictions for the guided hikes, we ask that participants arrive with an eagerness to learn, absorb, and appreciate the natural world around them. Participants will meet the guide at the Ranch Park bird blind.
Click here to let us know you're coming!
Guided Bird Walk with a Master Naturalist
When: September 9, October 7, and November 11 8:00am - 9:00am
Where: Ranch Park Bird Blind
Cost: $5/Person
Guided Nature Walk with a Master Naturalist
When: September 2 (Bring your smart phone for an iNaturalist/Seek lesson), October 28, November 18, from 9:00am-10:00am
Where: Ranch Park Bird Blind
Cost: $5/person
Birds n' Brew
Join us for Birds n' Brew and discover the beauty of local bird species on this guided hike while enjoying freshly brewed coffee and meeting like-minded enthusiasts. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. They should also bring their own binoculars and cameras if desired.
When: Sept 16 and Oct 21 from 7:30am - 9:00am
Where: Dripping Springs Ranch Park Bird Blind
Cost: $5/Person
Click here to let us know you're coming!
Fall BioBlitz
The Hays County Master Naturalists and Dripping Springs Birding Club invite you to assist in a fall inventory of the flora and fauna in our parks! Help identify the amazing variety of flowers, shrubs, trees, grasses, birds, and insects that live in our interconnected ecosystem. No experience required! Learn how to use smartphone apps like iNaturalist to track and catalog wildlife!
When: October 7 | 9am
Where: Dripping Springs Ranch Park Bird Blind