Hosted by FRRCP members under the leadership of event organizer John Kendall, the November 18, 2023 "Owl Prowl" introduced Friends bird lovers to the native owls of Texas. Accompanied by "Sam the Screech Owl," volunteers with the All Things Wild Rehabilitation Center shared fun facts about these birds of prey. To celebrate the initiation of the Interpretive Center's impressive outdoor fireplace, participants enjoyed hot cider and cookies and later prowled the park trails at dusk, staying alert for owl calls and surprise appearances by other creatures of the night.

Organized by Good Water Master Naturalist volunteers and hosted by the Friends group, the October 14, 2023 event at the Interpretive Center attracted individuals, couples, families and groups eager to experience the unique Annular Eclipse occurring that Saturday. Lecture sessions in the classroom preceded the mid-day solar phenomenon. Outside on the terrace and lawn, visitors could use the complimentary solar viewing glasses or learn to make their own special glasses from cereal boxes. Relaxing at various vantage points in the park, participants safely observed the Annular Eclipse as the moon passed in front of the sun and cast a shadow on the Earth between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM.

When visitors to River Ranch CP got their very first look at the park’s impressive new Interpretive Center during the weekend of July 22-23, 2023, Friends of River Ranch representatives were there to welcome them and provide information on current and future park activities. At various locations in the Day Use Area, park visitors explored hiking trails, rode horses, frolicked at a playground and asked questions about local flora. Inside the Interpretive Center (where permanent displays will be installed in September) visitors were introduced to the crafts, implements and lifestyles of the Liberty Hill area’s pioneer days. Park highlights accessible by car included: expansive Hill Country overlooks; the Equestrian Area; the Improved Campground; and trailheads leading to heritage trees and the South San Gabriel River.