Get Outside

Learn about the nine-banded armadillo, the only shelled mammal in the United States and a common sight along park roads at dusk. A ranger covers how armadillos dig, what they eat, and why they turn up where they do. A quick, family-friendly stop.

A ranger introduces the snakes that live in the East Texas pineywoods, from the harmless rat snakes to the few venomous species worth knowing. The program covers how to identify what you are looking at and what to do if you meet one on the trail. A practical session for hikers and campers.

Meet North America’s only marsupial and find out why the opossum is better company than its reputation suggests. A ranger covers how opossums raise their young, what they eat, and the part they play in keeping the pineywoods healthy. Short, hands-on, and good for all ages.

Join a park ranger for a guided hike that explains how prescribed fire is used to keep the Piney Woods healthy. The route is moderate and covers roughly a mile of woodland trail. Park entry fee applies but the program itself is free.

Lake Livingston State Park ranger brings critters to the library for a Halloween-season wildlife program. Family friendly.

A ranger explains how the American alligator became one of the most effective predators in the East Texas wetlands. The talk covers alligator anatomy, hunting behavior, and the role the animals play in shaping the habitat around B.A. Steinhagen Lake. Useful background for anyone camping, paddling, or fishing in the park.