Families in our Parks
Familias En Nuestros Parques


A program to educate and orient families in the Rio Grande Valley to lessons of environment stewardship
by exposing them to Texas P arks and Wildlife Parks.

Hands on Workshops is a unique program to get you and your family outdoors to learn about nature and do fun activities. The workshops are Fishing Fairs, Family Campers, Families in  Parks, Outdoor Expo, Web of Nature web site,  Nature to the classroom, Bike the Park and Proyecto Wild teacher training . The only prerequisites to bring the family pre-registration is required due to limited space and pass on your experience to others.

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Fishing Fairs
As a family that has absolutely no experience in fishing this is an ideal workshop for you and yours. Volunteers will show you the basic skills to go out and enjoy a family day fishing. Hands-On Activity. *Pre-registration is required due to limited s pace . Bring your own rod and reel or we can provide one for the class.

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March 5 , 2005
Freshwater
9am-2pm
ITEC
March 12, 2005
Saltwater
9am-2pm
ITEC

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Family Camping: The three day program for the family to get out and appreciate the natural world. A chance for the family to learn  outdoor     skills together in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Volunteers will show you how to set up a tent, kayak, fish and  more. Hands-On Activity. *Pre-registration is required due  to limited space . Bring your own sleeping bag, tent, rods, etc or we can provide one for the day.

Bentsen State Park Depart 3pm May 20 Arrival 1pm May 22
Bentsen State Park-TWCE
Depart 3pm July 22
Arrival 1pm July 24



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Phone: Kid's College (956) 882-4148 Continuing Ed (956) 882-4192
Fax: (956) 882-7173

 

   
         
     
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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