Abilene State Park
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Saturday May 10 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Cooking on the Dance Floor
Learn to cook the old fashioned way! Join us with the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society as we explore all the different foods that can be cooked in the versatile vessel that is the Dutch oven. If you’ve ever wanted to give Dutch oven cooking a try, here’s your chance.......More
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Saturday May 10 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park. This guided hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants in the park, including how the use of these plants may hav......More
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Saturday May 17 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Junior Ranger Hike
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents! This hike is intended for youth and their parents. All youth MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult. This guided hike for Junior Rangers will go through several areas of the park. There will be ......More
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Saturday May 17 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Nature Journaling
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions! Join a ranger to create your own nature journal and draw your first entry into it! This is an art-based program targeted for kids 8 and older. No pets, please.Meet: The CCC Concession buildingBr......More
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Saturday May 17 8:00pm - 9:30pm CDT
Night Hike (RSVP REQUIRED)
Join a ranger for an after-hours night hike! RSVP REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT, CALL (325) 572-3204 TO RSVPJoin a ranger on a hike along our Elm Creek Nature Trail at night. Bring a flashlight with a red-light function to explore the park after dark! All ages welcome.......More
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Saturday May 17 9:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Star Party
A night of stargazing! Join the Big Country Master Naturalists for a night of stargazing. Please check the weather and our official Facebook page before coming out for the event.We will meet at the soccer field across from the swimming pool. Red lights only, plea......More
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Saturday May 24 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail. This guided hike along a portion of the Elm Creek Nature Trail will open your eyes to local West Texas flora and fauna. This hike is for all ages. We will meet at the CCC concession b......More
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Saturday May 24 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Skins & Skulls
Have you ever wondered what the fur of wild animals felt like? Join a ranger to learn about the local wildlife and get a chance to touch their furs and replica skulls!Meet: The CCC Concession buildingBring: Water and an open mind!Cost: Free with park admission. O......More
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Saturday June 7 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Saturday June 7 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
CCC History Hike
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park! This guided hike along the Legacy Trail will take you back to the past and tell you the story of what brought the men of the CCC to Abilene, and why and how they built t......More
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Saturday June 14 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Cooking on the Dance Floor
Learn to cook the old fashioned way! Join us with the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society as we explore all the different foods that can be cooked in the versatile vessel that is the Dutch oven. If you’ve ever wanted to give Dutch oven cooking a try, here’s your chance.......More
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Saturday June 14 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park. This guided hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants in the park, including how the use of these plants may hav......More
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Saturday June 14 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Skins & Skulls
Have you ever wondered what the fur of wild animals felt like? Join a ranger to learn about the local wildlife and get a chance to touch their furs and replica skulls!Meet: The CCC Concession buildingBring: Water and an open mind!Cost: Free with park admission. O......More