Brazoria County Parks Department

SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS 2013

JANUARY

Dunes Day - Saturday, January 20 9am-noon
DUE TO THE SHORTAGE OF DONATED TREES THIS YEAR QUINTANA WILL NOT BE PARTICIPATING IN DUNES DAY BUT WILL HOST A BEACH CLEANUP INSTEAD.

Surfside Beach will still be staking trees. Recycle Christmas trees into beneficial sand dunes along the Brazoria County coastline. Volunteers meet at Surfside Beach - Stahlman Park to rebuild, restore, and strengthen our dune line against storm surges. For more information, contact James Glover at 979-864-1541.

FEBRUARY

To be announced.

MARCH

Sunday, 10 March 1-3 p.m. - Basic Field Archery at Camp Mohawk County Park. Learn the basics of field archery with instructor Marvin Hall. All equipment provided. Space is limited. To pre-register, contact Camp Mohawk County Park at 281-581-2319.

Saturday, 30 March 30, 2-4 p.m. - Easter Egg Hunt at San Luis Pass County Park. Candy and prizes provided. Registered campers only; for information or reservations, call 979-233-6026.

APRIL

Saturday, 20 April - Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Spring Clean-Up
Volunteers gather at 9 a.m. in Surfside and Quintana for a general beach clean-up. Dress for the weather and bring along some water. Supplies provided. Free meal afterward. For more information, contact James at 979-864-1541. To register, email jamesg@brazoria-county.com (Surfside) or pattyb@brazoria-county.com (Quintana)

MAY

Thursday, 16 May - Third Annual Fishing Tourney at San Luis Pass County Park.
Starts at noon on Thursday and runs through 9 a.m. on Sunday. Registered campers only; for information or reservations, call 979-233-6026.

JUNE

Saturday, 15 & 29 June - Searching for Sea Life 10am - 11:30am
Quintana Beach County Park. Help park rangers drag the seine (net) through the surf and discover sea life native to the Gulf of Mexico. Open to the public. For information, contact the park at 979-233-1461.

Monday-Thursday, June 17-20, 9 a.m. - noon - Nature Camp at Camp Mohawk Outdoor nature-related programming with the Brazoria County Master Naturalists. Ages 7-12. Low-cost; limited space available. Pre-registration required. For information or to register, call 979-864-1541 or e-mail jamesg@brazoria-county.com.

Saturday, 22 June, 2 p.m. - Fish Print at San Luis Pass County Park.
Learn the ancient Japanese art of Gyo Taku (literally fish impression). Bring your own T-shirt, towel or similar item to print; all other materials provided. Registered campers only; for information or reservations, call 979-233-6026.

JULY

Saturday, 13 & 27 July - Searching for Sea Life 10am - 11:30am
Quintana Beach County Park. Help park rangers drag the seine (net) through the surf and discover sea life native to the Gulf of Mexico. Open to the public. For information, contact the park at 979-233-1461.

Sunday, 14 July, 1-3 p.m. - Basic Field Archery at Resoft County Park.
Learn the basics of field archery with instructor Olan Steve. All equipment provided. Space is limited. To pre-register, contact Camp Mohawk County Park at 281-581-2319.

AUGUST

Saturday, 3 August - Kidsfest at Bates Park, Angleton
Rack up on school supplies and fun at this FREE back-to-school program for children ages 3-11. For more information, call the Brazoria County Parks Dept. at 979-864-1541.

Saturday, 10 August - Searching for Sea Life 10am - 11:30am
Quintana Beach County Park. Help park rangers drag the seine (net) through the surf and discover sea life native to the Gulf of Mexico. Open to the public. For information, contact the park at 979-233-1461.

Saturday, 10 August, 7 p.m. - Dinner and a Movie at San Luis Pass County Park.
Join us for a wiener and marshmallow roast followed by a relaxing outdoor movie under the stars. Registered campers only; for information or reservations, call 979-233-6026.

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, 21 September - Texas Navy Day Celebration and Cannon School Celebrate the Republic of Texas Navy at Surfside Jetty Park. Interact with costumed interpreters and watch period artillery at work. Flag raising at 8 a.m.; infantry drill at various times; 10 a.m. cannon school; ceremony at 4 p.m. For information, call 979-864-1541.

Saturday, 28 September - Texas Adopt-A-Beach Fall Clean-Up
Volunteers gather at 9 a.m. in Surfside and Quintana for a general beach clean-up. Dress for the weather and bring along some water. Supplies provided. Free meal afterward. For more information, contact James at 979-864-1541. To register, email jamesg@brazoria-county.com (Surfside) or pattyb@brazoria-county.com (Quintana)

Saturday, 28 September, 2-5 p.m. - Make Wreathes or Gulf Green Luminaries at San Luis Pass County Park.
Design a Natural Wreath/Luminary from Basura Bonita (Beautiful Trash) collected off the beach. Registered campers only; for information or reservations, call 979-233-6026.

OCTOBER

Saturday, 26 October - Food fair at San Luis Pass County Park.
Bring your favorite foods to share and enjoy. All day in the Tarpon Room all day. Registered campers only; for information or reservations, call 979-233-6026.

Sunday, 27 October, 1-3 p.m. - Basic Field Archery at Camp Mohawk County Park.
Learn the basics of field archery with instructor Marvin Hall. All equipment provided. Space is limited. To pre-register, contact Camp Mohawk County Park at 281-581-2319.

NOVEMBER

To be announced.

DECEMBER

Sunday, 01 December 2-4 p.m. - Arts & Crafts Wreath Making at Camp Mohawk County Park.
Learn to design and make your own wreath (and other decorative ideas) from natural materials. Join Ranger Sylvia for a walk through the pines and a trip to the workshop as she guides participants through constructing their own wreath. Fun and informative for all. Free - space is limited. For more information or to pre-register, contact Camp Mohawk at 281-581-2319.

Sunday, 07 December 2-4 p.m. - Arts & Crafts Wreath Making at Camp Mohawk County Park. Learn to design and make your own wreath (and other decorative ideas) from natural materials. Join Ranger Sylvia for a walk through the pines and a trip to the workshop as she guides participants through constructing their own wreath. Fun and informative for all. Free - space is limited. For more information or to pre-register, contact Camp Mohawk at 281-581-2319.

Tuesday, 31 December - New Years Eve Party at Quintana Beach County Park
Come enjoy a safe New Year's Eve Party the whole family can attend. Potluck dinner, bingo, and board games begin at 6 p.m. Registered campers only. For more information or to pre-register, contact Quintana Beach County Park at 979-233-1461

SEASONAL

Small Watercraft Club. Join the fun with Brazoria County Parks, Brazoria County 4-H Clubs, and Sea Center Texas as we learn about canoes and kayaks. From basic watercraft safety and skills to short trips on local waterways, this growing club is a good fit for family activity and learning. Dates, times, and locations vary by season. For more information call 979-864-1541 or e-mail jamesg@brazoria-county.com