Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., beginning Feb. 15 through April 30, per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Earth Day Service Project at Sky Meadows

Location of Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144.
Carriage Barn in the Historic Area

When

April 26, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sky Meadows will celebrate Earth Day by introducing visitors to the Homegrown National Park Initiative, which is a grassroots call-to-action to regenerate our planet's biodiversity. The event will begin with a showing of Homegrown National Park's What's the Rush, a 25-minute-long video which encourages a new culture where we all make a difference by removing invasive species and planting natives where we live, work and play. After the video showing, participants will hike to the Hadow Trail, where experienced Trailblazers and members of the Shenandoah Chapter of Master Naturalists will assist in the identification and removal of invasive garlic mustard. Collected garlic mustard will be used to make garlic pesto for a biodiversity-enhancing snack! All tools and supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome and no experience is required. Total hike to and from the work site is approximately 2 miles. Please wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and comfortable hiking shoes. Bring work gloves, water, a snack (optional), bug spray and sunscreen.

Registration is highly encouraged. Register here.

Four women including park volunteers, Virginia Master Naturalists, and a park ranger posing for a photo holding pulled garlic mustard plants.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-592-3556
Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov