Through March 20
Guadalupe River State Park: Special Spring Break events designed for children to explore nature. Tuesday, Storybook Trail, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Bird in the Hand, 9 a.m.-noon; Thursday, Fishing 101, 9-11 a.m.; March 20, Creek Critters, 1-4 p.m.; March 20, The Mysterious Case of the Guadalupe Fledermaus: A Ranger Sam Mystery, 7:30-9 p.m. Free with park admission. Visit tpwd.texas.gov.
Today
Guadalupe River State Park: Prowlin’ for Owls, with park ranger calling, listening and looking for barred and other owls that inhabit the park, 7-8:30 p.m. Meet at amphitheater. Free with admission to park. Call 830-438-7653 or email craig.hensley@tpwd.texas.gov.
Saturday
Guadalupe River State Park: Park ranger will lead Bugs-R-Us, a catch-and-release program on bugs, from butterflies to beetles, 10-11:30 a.m. Meet at the amphitheater. Free with park admission. 830-438-7653.
Guadalupe River State Park: Park ranger will lead night hike to Honey Creek in search of bats, owls and more after presentation at the Rust House, 7-9 p.m. Free with admission to park. Call 830-438-7653.
Friends of Government Canyon SNA: Explore the Night Sky, viewing of Jupiter, Venus and more with the San Antonio Astronomical Association, 7-9:30 p.m., Government Canyon the State Natural Area, 12861 Galm Road. Park in Lot A and walk to Lot C. RSVP by noon March 13 at 210-688-9055, Ext. 289, or friendsofgc.org. Entrance fees apply.
Friends of Government Canyon SNA: Hike the Canyon, a four- to seven-mile hike at the state natural area for ages 13 and older accompanied by adult, 12861 Galm Road, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Meet at Visitors Center. Entrance fee. RSVP not required. Call 210-688-9055, Ext. 289, or click on friendsofgc.org.
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center: Annual Fly Fish Texas, hands-on fly-tying demonstrations, casting instruction, seminars, vendors, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free with admission to the center. Click on tpwd.state.tx.us/tffc.
San Antonio Audubon Society: Beginner’s Bird Walk, 8 a.m., Judson Nature Trails, 246 Viesca St., Alamo Heights. Nonmembers welcome. Free. Call Georgina Schwartz, 210-342-2073, or click on saaudubon.org.
Texican Rangers: Monthly match of the cowboy action shooting club, 8 a.m., on the Stieler Ranch on U.S. 87 between Fredericksburg and Comfort. 210-657-6538 or texicanrangers.org.
Tuesday
Alamo Fly Fishers: Monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church, 6201 Broadway. Nonmembers welcome. Call Rob Burlingame at 210-507-1123.
Wednesday
San Antonio Metropolitan League of Bass Clubs: Monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 202 W. Aviation Blvd., Universal City. sa-metrobass.org
Thursday
Saltwater-fisheries Enhancement Association: Monthly meeting, 7 p.m., The BBQ Station, 1610 N.E. Loop 410. Non-members welcome. Call 210-477-3037 or click on sea-sa.com.
March 21-22
Texas State Rifle Association Foundation: Course for National Rifle Association level 1 smallbore/air rifle coach certification, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., TSRA office, 8411 N. Interstate 35, Austin. TSRA members, $75; non-members, $95. 512-615-4200
March 21
Friends of Government Canyon SNA: Explore the Canyon, a hike guided by authorities on flora, fauna, geology and cultural history of the state natural area, 12861 Galm Road, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Meet at Visitors Center. Entrance fee. 210-688-9055, Ext. 289, or friendsofgc.org.
Have an item for the Outdoor Calendar? Email John Goodspeed at john@johngoodspeed.com.
