Long Acres Ranch

10/01/2026

Attention all grandparents! On Halloween Weekend, we will be hosting Gramps Camp at the ranch. Spend quality time with your grandchildren by camping, exploring nature, and participating in fun activities. Grandchildren must be between the ages of 7 and 14.

Gramps Camp will conclude before lunch on Halloween, so everyone will have plenty of time for trick-or-treating and other festivities.

Register Here: https://bit.ly/4djPtLI

09/03/2026

🏹 Ready to take your best shot?

Join us for a fun, hands-on Bowhunter Education Class on Saturday, September 12th, covering bow safety, equipment, shot placement, wildlife conservation, tracking, outdoor preparedness, and more!

Whether you’re a new bowhunter or want to sharpen your skills before the season, this class will help you become a safer, more knowledgeable, and more responsible hunter.

Space is limited—grab your spot and get ready to hit the mark! 🎯

https://tpwd.elementlms.com/course/bowhunter-education-classroom-course-207/

Cost is $15. Minimum age to attend is 9 years of age. Youth 16 and under are required to have a parent or guardian in attendance.

08/03/2026

Ladies, this one is for you. No, these are not here at LAR but we have some planned for the spring. Be sure to sign up for the Beyond BOW newsletter if you want to be the first to know of their future events before they go public as well as the registration links.

Upcoming Texas Beyond BOW events. Registration links are sent through TPWD BOW e-blasts.
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07/23/2026

07/21/2026

Join us for a late night of mothing! This is a family friendly event! Register here-- http://schedule.longacresranch.org/schedule/Long_Acres_Ranch/Activities/73039298

07/08/2026

Did you know? More than 300 species of hummingbirds exist worldwide, but only about 18 are regularly found in the U.S., including nine common species in Texas. 🌺

AgriLife Extension expert shares tips for providing reliable food sources and habitat that can help attract hummingbirds to your yard.

See tips at: tx.ag/Hummingbirds

07/03/2026

Texas SAR State Championship is set. Mark your calendar for October 27, 2026 at Long Acres Ranch. Open to registered SAR schools and clubs—don’t miss it.

06/03/2026

Registration is open again.

🚨 GOOD NEWS, OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS! 🚨

Did you miss the original registration window? Don't worry - we’re giving you a second chance to secure your spot! Registration for the 2026 4-H Outdoor Challenge has been officially extended to June 10, 2026! 🗓️

Don't let this weekend of adventure pass you by.

💵 Fee: $60 per contestant
💻 Where to Register: 4-H Connect (https://texas.4honline.com)

Pack your gear, rally your family, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Long Acres Ranch.

05/30/2026

05/19/2026

The winners of the Coleopterology superlatives!

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