Abilene State Park
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Saturday November 1 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Saturday November 1 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 November 1 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Geocaching 101
Learn about Geocaching with a ranger! Join a ranger for a demonstration and introduction to a new hobby! Learn the wonders of geocaching and perhaps find some of our hidden treasures for yourselfMake sure to download the Geocaching app before this event!Meet: The......More
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Thursday November 6 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Abilene State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor This free workshop is open to anyone 18 or older interested in learning and teaching fishing skills in their communities. All equipment and materials are provided for the workshop. After certification, the progr......More
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Saturday November 8 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
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 November 8 9:00am - 10:00am CST
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 November 8 10:00am - 3:00pm CST
Frontier Day
Immerse yourself in the wild history of the Texas frontier for a day. A celebration of the Texas frontier experience to include:musicdancingperspectives from the vibrant cultures that fashioned the frontier experience.Native American, soldiers, settlers, cowboy r......More
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Saturday November 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
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 November 15 10:00am - 11:00am CST
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 November 15 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
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 November 15 9:00pm - 10:30pm CST
Night Hike (RSVP REQUIRED)
Join a ranger for an after-hours night hike! RSVP REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT, CALL (325) 352-6154 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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Tuesday November 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Friends of Abilene State Park Meeting
The Friends of Abilene State Park is a group of interested citizens that actively support the park. Meetings are held at 6 PM on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Abilene Public Library's South Branch (located inside the Mall of Abilene). These meetings are......More