Kids can learn about the wonders of the great outdoors this fall at the Halter Nature Center

Kids can learn about the wonders of the great outdoors this fall at the Halter Nature Center

Immerse your children in the wonders of the great outdoors through exciting and enriching fall programs at the Gary Halter Nature Center. From exploring the natural world and fostering mindfulness to igniting curiosity through hands-on experiments, our outdoor programs promise to spark a connection with the environment while creating lasting memories. Continue reading Kids can learn about the wonders of the great outdoors this fall at the Halter Nature Center

Registration is underway for our dazzling fall lineup of adult and youth recreational programs

Registration is underway for our dazzling fall lineup of adult and youth recreational programs

Thankfully, the cooler days of autumn are approaching, and that means football games and excited kids going back to school, among other delights. For the Parks and Recreation Department, the subsiding heat also means an impressive lineup of engaging fall programs and events for all ages. Continue reading Registration is underway for our dazzling fall lineup of adult and youth recreational programs

What’s Up? Video: Captivating youth, adult activities highlight summer parks schedule

What’s Up? Video: Captivating youth, adult activities highlight summer parks schedule

In this episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Marketing Coordinator Grace Hallowell and Parks and Recreation Activities Assistant Patrick Lewis discuss upcoming summer youth and adult activities, including camps, nature and health programs, board game nights, and even self-defense classes. Continue reading What’s Up? Video: Captivating youth, adult activities highlight summer parks schedule

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at the marvelous Gary Halter Nature Center on May 13

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at the marvelous Gary Halter Nature Center on May 13

The Parks and Recreation Department celebrates World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Gary Halter Nature Center. The free, family-friendly, come-and-go event features bird hikes, educational booths, games, and handy tips for creating bird-friendly habitats. Continue reading Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at the marvelous Gary Halter Nature Center on May 13

Celebrate the monarch’s incredible spring migration on March 25 at the Halter Nature Center

Celebrate the monarch’s incredible spring migration on March 25 at the Halter Nature Center

In celebration of the return of the monarch butterflies, the Parks and Recreation Department hosts its annual Monarch March event on Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Gary Halter Nature Center. The free, family-friendly, come-and-go event features educational booths, games, and handy tips for creating a home waystation or butterfly garden. Continue reading Celebrate the monarch’s incredible spring migration on March 25 at the Halter Nature Center