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Earth Day Celebration

Location of Machicomoco State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Interpretive Area
Main Park Address: Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA 23072.

When

April 18, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration! From 10am-3pm on April 18th, wander through Machicomoco's meadows and explore what our partners have to offer. Come for hands on experiences, fun activities, cool new facts, and see what environmental work is being done. Terrestrial, aquatic, insectoid or environmental, they have it all! It's a fun day for the whole family. Bring a lunch or purchase food from our food trucks! See our food truck offerings and our partners + what they are doing at the event here! Be sure to check it frequently for updates.

Great blue heron wading in marsh grass

We strive to make our programming and special event opportunities accessible and inclusive to all. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our front office to speak with a ranger or contact us through the park email address. We will attempt to accommodate all individuals or families for their unique circumstances and can do so best with advanced communication.

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 44 parks.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-642-2419
Email Address: machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov