Mineola Texas

09/09/2026

iNaturalist Big Butterfly Day at the Mineola Nature Preserve

Get outside and explore the beauty of the Mineola Nature Preserve during iNaturalist Big Butterfly Day! 🦋🌿

Join us for a Nature Walk at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12. Participants will meet at the Pavilion before heading out to explore the Preserve and discover butterflies and other wildlife along the way.

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ Nature Walk begins at 8:00 a.m.
📍 Meet at the Pavilion
Mineola Nature Preserve
1860 CR 2724, Mineola, TX 75773

Bring your walking shoes and come enjoy a beautiful morning in nature!

09/05/2026

City offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7. Normal hours resume Tuesday, September 8. Happy Labor Day!

09/04/2026

🌿🏃 NEW THIS YEAR AT NATUREFEST — THE GATOR RUN 5K! 🐊

Lace up your running shoes and kick off NatureFest 2026 with the Gator Run 5K Trail Run at the Mineola Nature Preserve!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ Starts at 8:00 AM
📍 Mineola Nature Preserve

Run the trails, enjoy the beautiful outdoors, and then stick around for a full day of NatureFest fun for the entire family!

Where Nature, Adventure & Family Come Together.

🐊 More registration details coming soon!

09/02/2026

Come out and enjoy the Farmers Market this Saturday from 8-1.

YES! We STILL have fresh, locally grown veggies!! We also have great, handmade crafts! It's not too early for holiday shopping!

We're at the pavillion every Saturday from 8-1pm. All items are quality homegrown, homemade, and handcrafted.

08/28/2026

NatureFest 2026 Raffle Tickets Are Here!

Support the Mineola Nature Preserve and enter for a chance to win some great prizes! All proceeds from the NatureFest 2026 Raffle directly benefit the Mineola Nature Preserve.

🎟️ Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20!

Prizes include a Heritage revolver, 4 Day Passes to Splash Kingdom in Canton, and a ½-Day Guided Fishing Trip on Lake Fork with Jeff Jones Fishing.

The winner of the revolver must be 18 or older and pass a background check.

Purchase your tickets and help support the Mineola Nature Preserve while getting your chance to win! 🌲🦌

08/27/2026

🔥 Resiliency Tip: Wildfires 🔥

Wildfire smoke can affect air quality. Designate a clean-air room in your home and use an air purifier to help reduce indoor smoke exposure.

As part of the Moving Mineola 2045 Comprehensive Plan, we're sharing weekly resiliency tips to help build a safer, stronger community.

📲 Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/MINCOMPPLAN

08/25/2026

Get Your Tickets for Rock the Pines!

Rock the Pines Christian Music Festival is coming to the Mineola Nature Preserve on September 5, 2026!

Get ready for a huge day of live music featuring Tauren Wells, Switchfoot, Colton Dixon, Terrian, Evan Craft and an incredible lineup of additional artists.

🎟️ Buy your tickets now and save! Use promo code SUMMER to save $15 per General Admission ticket.

Make plans to join us in Mineola for an unforgettable day of music at the Nature Preserve!

Purchase Your Rock the Pines Tickets here

08/21/2026

Happy Birthday Traci. We are so happy to have her on the team! What a joy is was to celebrate her! Help us wish her a happy birthday!

08/18/2026

Vendor registration is now open for NatureFest 2026, taking place October 16–17, 2026, at the beautiful Mineola Nature Preserve!

We're inviting vendors to be part of one of East Texas' premier outdoor family festivals. With thousands of visitors expected throughout the weekend, NatureFest is a great opportunity to showcase your products, connect with the community, and support this exciting event.

Vendor spaces are just $75 each.

If you're interested in participating, please review the attached vendor information and complete the application as soon as possible. Applications can be found here: https://form.jotform.com/252185602547054

Spaces are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive an email from me if approved and payment arrangements will be made at that time.

We hope you'll join us for a weekend where Nature, Adventure & Family Come Together!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me

08/18/2026

🍂 SAVE THE DATE! 🍂

It’s almost time for Fall Clean Up Day!

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or until the dumpster is full
📍 Public Works Department | 1824 N. Pacific St.

Mineola residents, mark your calendars and start planning your fall clean out! 🧹🍁