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Episode 16, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. A North Texas researcher investigates the health of our most productive native pollinators, and how we might simply help them bee. Hidden high in branches above the Colorado River in downtown Austin sit a group of nests belonging to a colony of Great Blue Herons. Join a fishing trip for black drum in the shallow waters of the upper Laguna Madre.
Urban Nests - 1:39
You can find pockets of nature just about anywhere, including the heart of a city. Get look at a hidden natural gem near downtown Austin, Texas – a Great Blue Heron rookery nestled in the branches high above the Colorado River. A local photographer shares images of the fledglings as they grow and get ready to take flight and a Texas Parks and Wildlife ornithologist explains how to stay on the look-out for nature in your own backyard.
The Lure of the Laguna Madre - 5:49
Join the Islander Anglers, a saltwater and freshwater fishing club at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, as they go after black drum in the shallow waters of the upper Laguna Madre.
The Bee Searcher - 11:27
A North Texas researcher investigates the health of our most productive native pollinators, and how we might simply help them bee.
Franklin Mountains State Park - 17:04
Franklin Mountains State Park is the largest urban park in the nation. It covers about 40 square miles, all within the city limits of El Paso. The park's rugged terrain offers great hiking, biking and rock climbing. Visit for the day or camp overnight. Look for wildlife or bring a picnic.
Postcard From Texas: Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site - 23:52
Bees buzzing, birds singing – the birthplace of former President Lyndon B. Johnson sits along the Pedernales River and is the perfect spot to sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of springtime.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Urban Nests - 1:39
Laguna Madre - 5:49
The Bee Searcher - 11:27
Franklin Mountain State Park - 17:04
LBJ State Park - 23:52
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Episode 16, Season 41, Program 3416 Air Dates: January 18-24, 2026 & August 2-8, 2026
When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
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Episode 16, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. A North Texas researcher investigates the health of our most productive native pollinators, and how we might simply help them bee. Hidden high in branches above the Colorado River in downtown Austin sit a group of nests belonging to a colony of Great Blue Herons. Join a fishing trip for black drum in the shallow waters of the upper Laguna Madre.
Urban Nests - 1:39
You can find pockets of nature just about anywhere, including the heart of a city. Get look at a hidden natural gem near downtown Austin, Texas – a Great Blue Heron rookery nestled in the branches high above the Colorado River. A local photographer shares images of the fledglings as they grow and get ready to take flight and a Texas Parks and Wildlife ornithologist explains how to stay on the look-out for nature in your own backyard.
The Lure of the Laguna Madre - 5:49
Join the Islander Anglers, a saltwater and freshwater fishing club at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, as they go after black drum in the shallow waters of the upper Laguna Madre.
The Bee Searcher - 11:27
A North Texas researcher investigates the health of our most productive native pollinators, and how we might simply help them bee.
Franklin Mountains State Park - 17:04
Franklin Mountains State Park is the largest urban park in the nation. It covers about 40 square miles, all within the city limits of El Paso. The park's rugged terrain offers great hiking, biking and rock climbing. Visit for the day or camp overnight. Look for wildlife or bring a picnic.
Postcard From Texas: Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site - 23:52
Bees buzzing, birds singing – the birthplace of former President Lyndon B. Johnson sits along the Pedernales River and is the perfect spot to sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of springtime.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Urban Nests - 1:39
Laguna Madre - 5:49
The Bee Searcher - 11:27
Franklin Mountain State Park - 17:04
LBJ State Park - 23:52
Share a story from this episode:
youtu.be/6d14fRpcOic
youtu.be/mdmVQKONbbk
youtu.be/EGtvfkGYNx0
youtu.be/09d5DAupKIg
Episode 16, Season 41, Program 3416 Air Dates: January 18-24, 2026 & August 2-8, 2026
When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife
Join us on Instagram: instagram.com/texasparkswildlife
#texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark
