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Earth Action Day

Location of Mason Neck State Park in Virginia

Where

Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079.
Various Locations throughout the Park

When

April 19, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for Mason Neck State Park's Earth Day Celebration, where community unity meets nature's beauty! Family, friends, and community groups of all ages can enjoy nature-themed games, hands-on activities, and educational hikes.

Self-guided Activity:

10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Community Shoreline and trail cleanups

Give back to nature and join the community clean up effort! Plan to get a little wet and dirty, gloves available with limited supplies. See a ranger at the Visitor Center for directions!

Guided Programs:

10:00-11:30 AM: Nature Journals @ Playground Area

Learn how to make an up-cycled Nature Journal and fill your journal with family-friendly crafts or discover what journaling in nature mean to you!

12:00-1:00 PM: Earth Manners Hike & Roll @ Dogue Trail

Learn how to care for the planet on a guided, accessible hike with a ranger! Approximately 0.85 miles, packed gravel. If you would like to reserve and use the park's all-terrain wheelchair for this hike, please click here and follow the instructions. Reservations must be at least 48 hours in advance.

1:30-3:00 PM: Garden Globes @ Visitor Center

Use recycled materials and native flower seeds to make an Earth shaped seed ball. Take it home to grow your own patch of wildflowers! Expect small hands to get a little wet and dirty.

Nature journal

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: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 703-339-2385
Email Address: MasonNeck@dcr.virginia.gov