The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer a series of free outdoor adventure activities for families with children ages 6 to 12 years old. Activities include hiking, fishing and birdwatching. The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department can offer this program free of cost thanks to a grant given by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

The Outdoor Adventure Series activities for this fall will include:

Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon: Backpack and Hiking at Tyler State Park, located at 789 Park Rd. 16

Saturday, Nov. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m.:  Animal Tracking at the Glass Recreation Center, 501 W. 32nd St.

Saturday, Nov. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m.:  Bird Watching at Tyler State Park, 789 Park Rd. 16

Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to Noon: Basic Fishing at Glass Recreation Center, 501 W. 32nd St.

All participants must bring their own water. Participants must pre-register for events as each event is limited to 10 families.

For more information and to register, please call the Glass Recreation Center at (903) 595-7271 or visit the Tyler Parks and Recreation website at www.TylerParksRec.com.