Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., now through April 30. Learn more.

Fossil Excavation

Location of Westmoreland State Park in Virginia

Where

Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Outdoor Classroom

When

April 19, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Can you dig it?

This special program is designed to introduce participants to the wonderful world of fossil finding at Westmoreland State Park. Participants will each have their own excavation toolkit where they can think like paleontologists--and unearth, record, and keep their findings.

All participants are guaranteed to find real life fossils found along the Potomac River within their toolkit. Rangers will be available to help identify each discovery.

There are limited spots (10) for this program. Please register, sign-up, and pay for your spot in-advance.

Turitella and ecphora in the palm of a visitors hand

About Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Virginia State Parks offers a range of special events and activities highlighting the importance of conservation and sustainability. Visitors are invited to participate in educational programs, guided nature walks, wildlife observation, tree plantings and service projects to help preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the state’s 43 parks.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $10.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-493-8821
Email Address: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov