Cast your curiosity into the wild world of the Cross Timbers! Join us for our 8th Annual Nature Fest, a FREE, family-friendly community celebration of Texas nature.
What's waiting for you:
Kids take home a FREE rod and reel while supplies last! Pick up your rod and reel and stop by for free bottles of water.
Reptiles with a Ranger: Get up close with Texas reptiles with rangers from Lake Brownwood State Park
Erath County Master Gardeners: Native plants, pollinator gardening, and a kids activity
Bats in Your Backyard: You might be surprised who your neighbors are after dark
Scope it Out: See the natural world up close through microscopes
Texas Bluebirds: Learn about one of Texas's most beloved backyard birds
Honey Bees: The buzz on native pollinators and why they matter
Texas Botanical Garden and Native American Interpretive Center: The role of bison to early peoples and the formation of the prairie ecosystem
Meridian State Park: Critter Connections, track matching, and coloring pages
Nature: Good for Your Health! Ranger College shares the science behind getting outside
Nature Walks: Explore the native prairie and pollinator garden right here at the nature center
Soil Painting & Soil Health: Create your own nature art using real soil pigments
Prairie Roots: Learn about the native plants that call our Cross Timbers home
Wild about Conservation! Fossil Rim Wildlife Center brings interactive activities focused on Texas native species conservation
Skins and Skulls: Touch real animal skins and skulls and discover the wild neighbors living right here in our region
Interested in Texas Master Naturalist training? Stop by and learn how to join our chapter!
Tarleton Radio KXTR 100.7 The Planet: Stephenville's student-led radio station providing music and giveaways
Beyond the Road: TxDOT's environmental outreach campaign connecting communities to the natural and historical resources around them
Wildlife Management Tools: Learn about the tools and techniques Texas Parks and Wildlife uses to manage and protect wildlife across the state
Mammal Skulls: Can you guess the animal? Get up close with real mammal skulls including kit fox, grey fox, opossum, and beaver and learn about the creatures behind them. Brought to you by the Tarleton Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society Native Birds: Match Texas birds to their beaks and discover the amazing adaptations that help birds survive in the wild. A fun and educational activity for all ages. Brought to you by the Tarleton Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society
With 325+ attendees, 65+ volunteers, and 25+ booths last year, Nature Fest keeps growing and 2026 is shaping up to be our best yet!
RSVP so we know you're coming and share with a friend who loves Texas nature!
Thank you to our sponsors who make Nature Fest free for the entire community! Guadalupe Bass Sponsor: Sportsmen's Club of Fort Worth
Getting youth outdoors since 1957, the Sportsmen's Club of Fort Worth is dedicated to wildlife conservation and outdoor education with an emphasis on serving area youth.
Channel Catfish Sponsor: Triple Crown Ford
Proudly serving Stephenville and surrounding Texas communities with honest, dependable customer care.
Green Sunfish Sponsor: Texstar Kubota
Serving the Stephenville community for more than 97 years with tough, durable equipment and outstanding service.
Live Oak Legend Sponsors:
Caam's: Stephenville's only Neapolitan style pizza restaurant, focused on quality ingredients and staying mindful of their environmental footprint.
Rockin' P: A Stephenville staple, proudly serving the Stephenville and Tarleton State community on the historic Stephenville square.
Event Description:Cast your curiosity into the wild world of the Cross Timbers! Join us for our 8th Annual Nature Fest, a FREE, family-friendly community celebration of Texas nature.