True Art, named in the honor of the Museum's first curator, James True, features the works of today's local artist in a show that celebrates the creativity and talents of our friends and neighbors.

Explore the natural and historic world of Twin Lakes State Park with a ranger. This program is part of a homeschool series, but all curious kids are welcome.

Join rangers at the Prince William Public Libraries this Spring for a fun nature reading session.

Explore the natural and historic world of Twin Lakes State Park with a ranger. This program is part of a homeschool series, but all curious kids are welcome.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

Make them this morning, use them tonight.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the Spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes completely through the Earth's dark shadow, or umbra.

Come see a total lunar eclipse with our park rangers at this International Dark Sky Park.

Bring your canine companion and join the B.A.R.K.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.

Come join a ranger on a fun Tree identification hike!

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone'.

Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.

Learn some of the trade secrets of what it takes to create the perfect 'fairy stone' that everyone is looking for.

Have you met the animals living at Hungry Mother State Park's Discovery Center?

Join us for a special night hike through False Cape State Park.

Join a ranger-led hike to catch glimpses of the full moon.

Who, who, who is that? Venture into the night with an interpretive ranger to discover how owls are uniquely designed for nocturnal living and learn about all of their unique adaptations.

Join local birder and Woodstock resident Kirk Andrews, on a Saturday morning bird walk.

Winter Trams at False Cape State Park and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge offer the unique opportunity to observe and experience the incredible migration of waterfowl.

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Park rangers need your help to clean up an area of the park!

Come out to Powhatan State Park and participate in a tree planting!

Start your weekend with fresh air, beautiful scenery, comradery, and a feeling of accomplishment.

Spring is in the air; this is prime time for bird watching!

The appearance of frogs and salamanders is a sure sign of spring.

Come and discover the majestic aerial hunters and their habitats.  Bald eagles, red shouldered and red tailed hawks make their home here year round.  Osprey return to the area to feed and breed.   We may find other birds of prey as well as we hike through the woods and into the marshes.

Come and join us for our volunteer-based beach clean up.

Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of vernal pools.

Put on your hiking boots and get to know Staunton River Battlefield State Park as a ranger will first lead you down the Archery Loop Trail, then move along to the Edgewood Nature Trail and end the hike on the Battlefield Trail.

Natural Tunnel is unique for many reasons and one of them is our fossil record.

After the iron industry moved away from the area, residents of Fayerdale went from mining to 'shining.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Take a moment to disconnect and rejuvenate with a forest-centric, meditative hike.

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

Meet a Ranger at the Visitor Center for a guided hike to see if you can spot any of our springtime birds.

Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.

Did you know owls get 'hairballs?' About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones called an owl pellet which is actually the 'leftovers' from their most recent meals.

Celebrate St.

Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a very unique historical building tour experience to explore the oldest dwelling on the grounds.

Celebrate childhood curiosity with this children-focused get together, designed to foster love for the natural world among our youngest park demographic.

Do you know the differences between frogs and toads?

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone'.

Birds are ornamental!

Ever wondered how a forester measures tree width without cutting them down?

Join us in discovering the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short walk to discover the basics of tree identification.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

Join the Kiptopeke State Park Team!  Looking for a rewarding seasonal job in a beautiful outdoor setting?  Kiptopeke State Park is hiring for the 2025 season!

Slither on down and join the Park Ranger for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles.

Join a ranger on a guided hike to learn more about different ecosystems found in the park.

What better way to celebrate St.

Join us at the park to discuss the future Friends of Fairy Stone group!

Choo, choo, all aboard!

Learn some of the trade secrets of what it takes to create the perfect 'fairy stone' that everyone is looking for.

As winter comes to an end, Virginia's earliest and most delicate woodland wildflowers begin to appear!

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

How much do you know about Douthat State Park's past?

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Murders over moonshine rocked the town of Fayerdale in the 1920s and 30s, leaving a dying town remembered for tragedy rather than the mining operations that once made it a boomtown. Moonshining (illegal whiskey making) was quite prevalent in and around the Fairy Stone State Park area in the early 1900s. Jealousy, greed, and competition often led to feuds, brawls, and even killings.

The forests are full of things both delicious and dangerous, but can you tell which is which?

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

Read a tale as you walk the trail. Begin at the CCC Museum to begin your exploration and story time at your own pace.

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

Grab your journal and come on down to the park and try your hand at a new skill - Nature Journaling!

Celebrate St.

Celebrate St.

Visit one of the highest points in the park and enjoy the view from Purchase Ridge Overlook.

Like us, a tree can become sick.

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone'.

The appearance of frogs and salamanders is a sure sign of spring.

This field-based game is a fun and safe way to examine the remarkable abilities of bats and the importance of preserving their habitats.

Ready, set, crawl, to join General Raphael, our non-releasable rescue eastern box turtle, as we explore more about her and the animal friends she shares her habitat with.

What better way to celebrate St.

Did you know there was once a thriving Boom Town located where our lake is today?

Come join one of our Rangers on a guided hike through Widewater State Park!

Calling all homeschoolers to join the rangers at Pocahontas State Park for monthly programs on the third Monday of the month.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.

Come join our volunteer interpreter and herpetologist, Ana Sparks, to discover the secret world of vernal pools!

Calling all homeschoolers to join the rangers at Pocahontas State Park for monthly programs on the third Monday of the month.

March 18th is Global recycling Day, join us on a trail clean- up hike!

Winter Trams at False Cape State Park and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge offer the unique opportunity to observe and experience the incredible migration of waterfowl.

Explore the natural and historic world of Twin Lakes State Park with a ranger. This program is part of a homeschool series, but all curious kids are welcome.

Explore the natural and historic world of Twin Lakes State Park with a ranger. This program is part of a homeschool series, but all curious kids are welcome.

Join rangers as we take a closer look at worms and dig into the benefits of worms in our environment.

This series of homeschool programs for students aged 8-12 will meet at the Visitor Center at Lake Anna State Park from 10am - 1pm on multiple dates.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

Make them this morning, use them tonight.

Come join our volunteer interpreter and herpetologist, Ana Sparks, to discover the secret world of vernal pools!

The Senior Ranger series is geared towards senior citizens who are interested in learning more about nature.

Springtime is here!

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the Spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful spring ephemeral wildflowers of Southwest Virginia.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to cook in the outdoors with no electricity? Join the Friends of Twin Lakes State Park members where they will be showing off their outdoor cooking skills, featuring pie iron, dutch oven, and paper bag cooking.

The Friends of Twin Lakes State Park is an all-volunteer non-profit that supports Twin Lakes State Park.

Looking for something fun and educational to do while you're at the park?

Come on out to Chippokes State Park and discover what is left of a forgotten historic roadway on this ranger-led hike. Learn about historic transportation routes, the area's first inhabitants, speculation and myths of the road, and natural history.