NATURE EDUCATION

NATURE EDUCATION

NATURE DISCOVERY SERIES

Second Saturday of the month | 9:30 – 11 a.m. | FREE |

Crescent Bend Nature Park

Get your little ones outdoors to discover the exciting nature right in our own backyard. Kids are encouraged to explore, discover, and ask questions to help grow their knowledge of nature. This FREE program is designed for families with elementary-aged children, but older and younger siblings are also welcome. Texas Master Naturalist volunteers will lead the themed programs on the second Saturday of the month.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, Sept. 9 Discover the World of Insects

Saturday, Oct. 14 Discover Early Texans

Saturday, Nov. 11 Discover Horns and Thorns

Register at Schertz.com. Meet at the first parking lot near the restroom building and trailhead.

ED-ZOO-CATION IN THE PARK

Saturday, September 16 | 10 a.m. | FREE |

Crescent Bend Nature Park

San Antonio Zoo Center for Conservation and Research has selected Crescent Bend Nature Park as a harvesting location to help feed their Texas Horn Lizards. Learn about the Texas Horned Lizards, carpenter ants, the history of the animals, and their importance. If this program is not already cool enough, there is also an opportunity for the appearance of live animals/lizards from the zoo!

Meet at the first parking lot near the restroom building and trailhead.

STAR PARTY

October 28 | 7 p.m. | FREE | Crescent Bend Nature Park

Join us for an evening under the stars, hosted in conjunction with the San Antonio Astronomical Association. Members of SAAA will provide telescopes for viewing the constellations, stars, and wonders of the night sky. Chairs and blankets are welcome.

Pre-register for the FREE event at Schertz.com/ civicrec

OWL PROWL

August 27 & September 24 | 8:30 p.m. | FREE |

Crescent Bend Nature Park

Come experience this fun adventure, discovering the wealth of nature and much more! Master Naturalists will lead a one-mile hike through Crescent Bend, sharing information about the park and its natural environment, and speaking on the nightlife of many critters and creatures that live out in the park.

Register at Schertz.com. Meet at the first parking lot near the restroom building and trailhead.

WALK WITH A NATURALIST

October 22 & November 26 | 3:30 p.m. | FREE |

Crescent Bend Nature Park

Join the Guadalupe Master Naturalist as they host a walk through Crescent Bend Nature Park. Inspired by the interests and observations of those who attend, they will expand their knowledge on all types of nature from soil, plants, insects, mammals, and birds, talking about their dependence, interaction, and place in preserving the nature around us.

Recreation Programs

FALL KICKBALL LEAGUE

September 10 – October 15 | $25 per person | Age 18+ | Thulemeyer Park

The game you loved to play in 3rd grade is back and better than you remember it. Take the field in this fun classic game with 5 regular season games and end of season playoff tournament for top teams. Games are played on Sunday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. Sign up with a teammate or individuals can be placed on a team. Registration is open and includes a team t-shirt.

FALL CORNHOLE LEAGUE

September 5 – October 10 | $20 per person | Age 18+ | Pickrell Park

Make your weekday feel like a weekend by playing in our 5 regular season games and end-of-season playoff tournament for top teams. Games are played on Tuesday nights from 6 to 9 p.m. Sign up with a teammate or individuals can be placed on a team. Registration is open and includes a team t-shirt.

Register for Kickball or Cornhole today at Schertz.com.

PICKLEBALL PLAY

September 5 – November 28 | FREE | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Pickrell Park Large Pavilion

Pickleball is fun for players of all ages and skill levels. The sport incorporates elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong. Join in on our open play sessions!