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January 2012
Event: Night Hike at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Every Friday Evening RSVP
Time: Varies based on sunset
Description: Ever wondered what creeped and crawled through the night? Grab a flashlight and join a ranger to discover the wonderful nocturnal animals at RDLP. Moderate walking is required. Bring plenty of drinking water and comfortable walking shoes. Please remember to RSVP by 5pm Thursday prior. Adults: $6. Children under 12: $2. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Bird Walks at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Saturday
Time: 8:30am-11:00am
Description: Casually explore a few of RDLP’s trails and habitats with a park naturalist as you listen and look for the many birds that inhabit our 1200-acre park. Light to moderate walking is required. Trails are ADA accessible. Binoculars are available for rent at our Visitor’s center. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Butterfly Walks at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Sundays
Time: 1:30 PM
Description: Tour our gardens and hot spots for a chance to take fancy in a fluttering friend. This is the perfect tour for wildlife photography. Light walking is required. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521.

February 2012
Event: Night Hike at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Every Friday Evening RSVP
Time: varies based on sunset
Description: Ever wondered what creeped and crawled through the night? Grab a flashlight and join a ranger to discover the wonderful nocturnal animals at RDLP. Moderate walking is required. Bring plenty of drinking water and comfortable walking shoes. Please remember to RSVP by 5pm Thursday prior. Adults: $6. Children under 12: $2. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Bird Walks at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Saturday
Time: 8:30am-11:00am
Description: Casually explore a few of RDLP’s trails and habitats with a park naturalist as you listen and look for the many birds that inhabit our 1200-acre park. Light to moderate walking is required. Trails are ADA accessible. Binoculars are available for rent at our Visitor’s center. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Butterfly Walks at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Sundays
Time: 1:30 PM
Description: Tour our gardens and hot spots for a chance to take fancy in a fluttering friend. This is the perfect tour for wildlife photography. Light walking is required. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521.

March 2012
Event: Night Hike at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Every Friday Evening RSVP
Time: varies based on sunset
Description: Ever wondered what creeped and crawled through the night? Grab a flashlight and join a ranger to discover the wonderful nocturnal animals at RDLP. Moderate walking is required. Bring plenty of drinking water and comfortable walking shoes. Please remember to RSVP by 5pm Thursday prior. Adults: $6. Children under 12: $2. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Bird Walks at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Saturday
Time: 8:30am-11:00am
Description: Casually explore a few of RDLP’s trails and habitats with a park naturalist as you listen and look for the many birds that inhabit our 1200-acre park. Light to moderate walking is required. Trails are ADA accessible. Binoculars are available for rent at our Visitor’s center. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Butterfly Walks at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Sundays
Time: 1:30 PM
Description: Tour our gardens and hot spots for a chance to take fancy in a fluttering friend. This is the perfect tour for wildlife photography. Light walking is required. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521.

April 2012
Event: Night Hike at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Every Friday Evening RSVP
Time: varies based on sunset
Description: Ever wondered what creeped and crawled through the night? Grab a flashlight and join a ranger to discover the wonderful nocturnal animals at RDLP. Moderate walking is required. Bring plenty of drinking water and comfortable walking shoes. Please remember to RSVP by 5pm Thursday prior. Adults: $6. Children under 12: $2. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Bird Walks at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Saturday
Time: 8:30am-11:00am
Description: Casually explore a few of RDLP’s trails and habitats with a park naturalist as you listen and look for the many birds that inhabit our 1200-acre park. Light to moderate walking is required. Trails are ADA accessible. Binoculars are available for rent at our Visitor’s center. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Butterfly Walks at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Sundays
Time: 1:30 PM
Description: Tour our gardens and hot spots for a chance to take fancy in a fluttering friend. This is the perfect tour for wildlife photography. Light walking is required. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521.

Event: Earth Day Celebration at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Saturday April 21st
Time: TBA
Description: Bring the whole family and have fun outdoors learning about the importance of conservation and how easy it is to do your part! For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

May 2012
Event: Night Hike at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Every Friday Evening RSVP
Time: varies based on sunset
Description: Ever wondered what creeped and crawled through the night? Grab a flashlight and join a ranger to discover the wonderful nocturnal animals at RDLP. Moderate walking is required. Bring plenty of drinking water and comfortable walking shoes. Please remember to RSVP by 5pm Thursday prior. Adults: $6. Children under 12: $2. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Bird Walks at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 8:30am-11:00am
Description: Casually explore a few of RDLP’s trails and habitats with a park naturalist as you listen and look for the many birds that inhabit our 1200-acre park. Light to moderate walking is required. Trails are ADA accessible. Binoculars are available for rent at our Visitor’s center. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Butterfly Walks at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Sundays
Time: 1:30 PM
Description: Tour our gardens and hot spots for a chance to take fancy in a fluttering friend. This is the perfect tour for wildlife photography. Light walking is required. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521.

Event: Resaca de la Palma’s 2nd annual “Life’s Better Outside” expo in partnership with Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Description: This fun-filled event is designed for families that want to begin their outdoor adventures as well as those already experiencing it. Come hone your outdoor skills or pick up a few new ones. Attractions include archery practice, BB gun range, Backyard Bass, fishing fundamentals, camp site demonstrations and geo-caching. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

June 2012
Event: Family Nature Night at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Friday 29th
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Description: Join us for a family oriented evening of learning about nature. Enjoy an educational presentation from a guest speaker followed by an optional night hike with a ranger. Topics TBA. Free admission. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Night Hike at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Every Friday Evening RSVP
Time: varies based on sunset
Description: Ever wondered what creeped and crawled through the night? Grab a flashlight and join a ranger to discover the wonderful nocturnal animals at RDLP. Moderate walking is required. Bring plenty of drinking water and comfortable walking shoes. Please remember to RSVP 5pm Thursday prior. Adults: $6. Children under 12: $2. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Junior Ranger camp at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: TBA RSVP
Time: 8:00am-12:00pm
Description: Life’s Better Outside! Get your kids hooked on the outdoors this summer! These exciting 4 day summer camps will immerse your kids in nature as they engage in various hands-on activities including Geo-caching, kayaking, archery and bird watching. Friday, junior rangers will travel to Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge for an end-of-camp Wildlife Safari! Registration fee includes snacks, equipment rental, transportation to the refuge and tee-shirt. For program fees and more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Bird Walks at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 8:30am-11:00am
Description: Casually explore a few of RDLP’s trails and habitats with a park naturalist as you listen and look for the many birds that inhabit our 1200-acre park. Light to moderate walking is required. Trails are ADA accessible. Binoculars are available for rent at our Visitor’s center. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

JULY 2012

Event: Night Hike at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Every Friday Evening RSVP
Time: varies based on sunset
Description: Ever wondered what creeped and crawled through the night? Grab a flashlight and join a ranger to discover the wonderful nocturnal animals at RDLP. Moderate walking is required. Bring plenty of drinking water and comfortable walking shoes. Please remember to RSVP 5pm Thursday prior. Adults: $6. Children under 12: $2. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521

Event: Junior Ranger camp at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: TBA RSVP
Time: 8:00am-12:00pm
Description: Life’s Better Outside! Get your kids hooked on the outdoors this summer! These exciting 4 day summer camps will immerse your kids in nature as they engage in various hands-on activities including Geo-caching, kayaking, archery and bird watching. Friday, junior rangers will travel to Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge for an end-of-camp Wildlife Safari! Registration fee includes snacks, equipment rental, transportation to the refuge and tee-shirt.

Event: Bird Walks at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 8:30am-11:00am
Description: Casually explore a few of RDLP’s trails and habitats with a park naturalist as you listen and look for the many birds that inhabit our 1200-acre park. Light to moderate walking is required. Trails are ADA accessible. Binoculars are available for rent at our Visitor’s center. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521


Event: Butterfly Walks at Resaca de la Palma State Park (RDLP)
Date: Sundays
Time: 1:30 PM
Description: Tour our gardens and hot spots for a chance to take fancy in a fluttering friend. This is the perfect tour for wildlife photography. Light walking is required. For more information please call our office at 956.350.2920. Location: 1000 New Carmen Blvd. Brownsville TX, 78521.

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• Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
• Estero Llano Grande (Weslaco)
• Harlingen Arroyo Colorado
• Old Hidalgo Pumphouse
• Quinta Mazatlan (McAllen)
• Resaca de la Palma (Brownsville)
• Roma Bluffs
• South Padre Island Birding
  and Nature Center