Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Celebrate a century of State Forests in Texas at the W.G. Jones State Forest Centennial Celebration! This exciting festival is a tribute to 100 years of Texas State Forests and highlights the many ways nature enhances our health and well-being.

Bring the whole family for a day packed with fun and discovery! Enjoy engaging games and activities designed for all ages, explore exhibits from natural resource organizations and agencies, and get up close with emergency response vehicles. Participate in a “Walk with a Doc” for a unique health-focused stroll through the forest, and immerse yourself in the therapeutic benefits of nature with our Forest Therapy hikes. Make sure to stop by our native plant and tree giveaway booth so that you can bring beneficial Texas flora home to enjoy!

Learn more through a variety of informative presentations, and have a bite from food trucks offering tasty treats throughout the event. Whether you’re hiking the trails, interacting with local organizations, or simply soaking in the beauty of the forest, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Presentation Schedule: 

9-9:30 a.m. - Unraveling Texas State Forest History

10-10:30 a.m. - Saving the Red-cockaded woodpecker 

10:30-11 a.m. - Chikawa Aztec Dance & Traditions

11-11:30 a.m. Effective Wildfire Management

12-12:30 p.m. - Protecting Texas Wildlife

1-1:30 p.m. - The Health Benefits of the Great Outdoors