Evening Explorations
We pay tribute to kids and summer by inviting guest speakers with live animals, puppet shows, treasure hunts, music, and arts & crafts in the park. The evening offers an opportunity for families to enjoy the great outdoors and connect to nature.
Schedule | Date: | Thursday evenings |
| Time: | 7 pm to 8 pm |
| Fee: | General Admission
$2 Adults
$1 Children & Seniors |
Come early or stay late and take a walk in the woods!
Schedule
June 9th: "The Magic of Mazatlan and More" presented by the Fantastic Kent Cummins from Austin, Texas.
Program for ALL ages. Ken uses "Magic with a Message" to teach about the wonders of our natural habitat, amazing wildflowers and the environment.
June 23rd: "Once Upon a Time in Texas" by Brian Burns from Arlington, Texas
Program for elementary and junior high students. Brian has been named the "Texas Artist of the Year" as his promotion provides all with a new appreciation of history, culture, music and folklore of our great state.
June 30th: Meet Lorax, Dr. Seuss' environmental friend!
Program for ALL ages! Dr. Seuss books will be featured and available forsale inside our giftstore! All proceeds go towards raising environmental awareness and helping our forest remain lush and full of life for generations to come!
July 7th: The "Very Hungry Caterpillar"
Meet the "Very Hungry Caterpillar" and enjoy a wonderful narrative created by author Eric Carle.
July 14th: Sea Turtle Inc.
Sea turtles have roamed the Earth's oceans for millions of years! Learn more about these fascinating creatures from SPI's environmental education team. Family fun craft activities included.
July 21st: "Arachnids Past and Present"
Dave Moellendorf - Austin Arachnological Services
July 28th: "Bats" presented by Jesus Franco, Wildlife Biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife
Children will receive a bilingual gift book, "Frankie the Free-tailed Bat" "Frankie - La Murcielago Cuanera"
August 4th: Critter Walk
Walk the trails of Quinta Mazatlan and get an upclose encounter of LIVE animals. Critters from Glady's Porter Zoo will alsobe present for your enjoyment!
August 11th: Sponge Painting with artist Dina Saldana
August 18th: Southern Exposures Youth Photo Contest Awards Ceremony