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

Lick Creek Park’s history revisited during last week’s Gary Halter Nature Center dedication

Lick Creek Park’s history revisited during last week’s Gary Halter Nature Center dedication

The dedication of the Gary Halter Nature Center in Lick Creek Park on Feb. 22 provided an ideal opportunity to revisit the history of the extraordinary crown gem of the City of College Station’s outstanding park system. Dr. John Crompton, a two-term former city councilman and world-renowned parks and recreation scholar, laid out the park’s complete history in his comments. Continue reading Lick Creek Park’s history revisited during last week’s Gary Halter Nature Center dedication