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Twin Lakes State Park
May 24, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
What will we scoop up this time?
James River State Park
May 24, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.
Douthat State Park
May 24, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Did you know owls don't chew their food?
Westmoreland State Park
May 24, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center
Learn about oysters and their importance as keystone species as you create a holiday ornament, keychain, or charm using a real oyster shell.
Fairy Stone State Park
May 24, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Learn some of the trade secrets of what it takes to create the perfect "Fairy Stone" that everyone is looking for.
Natural Tunnel State Park
May 24, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Owls are known as silent fliers, impeccable listeners, and skilled hunters.
Grayson Highlands State Park
May 24, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever thought about what an animal eats?
Hungry Mother State Park
May 24, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts, so hikers come up with creative ways to carry their gear.
Twin Lakes State Park
May 24, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.
Douthat State Park
May 24, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Malone Picnic Shelter
Take a short walk with a ranger and explore the history of Douthat State Park.
First Landing State Park
May 24, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
Embrace the call to adventure inside you by attending this survival skills workshop!
Natural Tunnel State Park
May 24, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Camp Store
Can’t seem to get your campfire lit?
Staunton River State Park
May 24, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
Time to go on a scavenger hunt in the campground.
Belle Isle State Park
May 24, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Campground Bath House
Let us keep the kids entertained while the adults set up or take a break from setting up and stop by for interesting facts, history, and lore about our moon then make a craft to take home.
Douthat State Park
May 24, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Park Office
Find the "roving rangers" as they travel campgrounds to find out what cool things they brought with them from our Visitor Center.
Mason Neck State Park
May 24, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.
James River State Park
May 24, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow by Taylor Pond/Red Oak Campground
Discover how fire affects our world and how we attempt to harness its power.
Claytor Lake State Park
May 24, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Interpretive Campfire Circle - Campground D
Join us by the campfire to relax and learn about reptiles commonly found in our park.
Caledon State Park
May 24, 2024. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Caledon State Park Visitor Center
Kick-off the summer at Caledon! Enjoy a paddle on the lower Potomac River and soak in the sights and sounds of a summer evening.
Hungry Mother State Park
May 24, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Lakeview Lawn
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.
James River State Park
May 24, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
James River State Park Frog Hollow by Taylor Pond/Red Oak Campground
Come join us around the fire.
Grayson Highlands State Park
May 24, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Campground
It's all fun and games at the campfire.
Belle Isle State Park
May 24, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Amphitheater
Friends, family, and fun can be found at our ranger-led campfire.
First Landing State Park
May 24, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Beach Amphitheater
Welcome to First Landing!
Westmoreland State Park
May 24, 2024. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center
Join a Westmoreland interpretive ranger and your fellow campers as you enjoy a relaxing evening next to our fire.
Staunton River State Park
May 24, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
Welcome to Staunton River State Park.
Natural Tunnel State Park
May 24, 2024. 8:15 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Gazebo
Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.
Douthat State Park
May 24, 2024. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Silent and spooky, the owl is a magnificent animal.
Natural Bridge State Park
May 24, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead Parking Lot
The end of May marks the beginning of the summer season, so come enjoy the warmer days for stargazing!
Mason Neck State Park
May 25, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?
Sweet Run State Park
May 25, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sweet Run State Park main parking lot, near pollinator garden.
Grab your binoculars and get outside.  Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy will lead these monthly hikes to discover and identify birds at Sweet Run State Park. We will explore parts of this beautiful 900 acre preserve and see what lives in and visits its diverse habitats.
Westmoreland State Park
May 25, 2024. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center
Interested in the world of fossils?
Natural Tunnel State Park
May 25, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Stock Creek Recreation Area
Spend time floating five and a half miles down the Clinch River.
False Cape State Park
May 25, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
False Cape State Park Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot
Join False Cape staff and volunteers in helping keep our beaches pristine by picking up shoreline debris.
False Cape State Park
May 25, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
False Cape State Park Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot
Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!
Powhatan State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Would you like to explore our trails and meet new people?
Sky Meadows State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Boston Mill Road Trail near the Park Office
From woodlands to wetlands, fields and pastures, let's investigate the plants, animals and history of farming at Sky Meadows State Park.
False Cape State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
False Cape State Park False Cape State Park Visitor Center
Hot diggity dog, the Friends of False Cape are having a FUNdraiser!
Sky Meadows State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Picnic Area
Explore the rich natural history of trees guided by a Virginia Master Naturalist.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Hillsman House
We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Machicomoco State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Timberneck House
Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?
Bear Creek Lake State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
The use of bows to shoot arrows has been a part of global history for thousands of years whether for defense, survival, or sport.
Caledon State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Caledon State Park Visitor Center
Established as a private residence in 1659, Caledon has a long and storied history.
Natural Tunnel State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Hear the tale of star-crossed lovers that the trail is named after and view the tunnel from above.
New River Trail State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Shot Tower- 283 Pauley Flatwoods Rd. Austinville, Va 24312
Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.
York River State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our stationed naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Twin Lakes State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
'Family Learning Adventures,' formally known as 'Arks for Parks,' is back this year at Twin Lakes State Park.
Twin Lakes State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.
Pocahontas State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Why does Pocahontas have a pollinator hotel?
Staunton River State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
In our park's nature center, you can see many different native animals of Virginia.
Seven Bends State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Seven Bends State Park Hollingsworth Access - Entrance Sign - 2111 S Hollingsworth Rd
The Children's Garden Workshops are a great way to get your little one up, moving, creating and learning.
Raymond R.
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Visitor Center Porch
Toads, Turtles, and Snakes—Oh my!
James River State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
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.
First Landing State Park
May 25, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Landing State Park Entrance to Main Boardwalk
Wander down our Main Boardwalk to hear the story of the Chesapeake Bay, highlighting its formation, biodiversity, and economic value, while getting hands-on with several beach artifacts.
Grayson Highlands State Park
This event has been canceled.
May 25, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever seen a tree grow out of a rock?
Leesylvania State Park
May 25, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Marina Store
During the spring and summer, osprey dominate the skies over Leesylvania as they build nests and raise their young.
Machicomoco State Park
May 25, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area: Picnic Shelter 2
Embrace your creativity by exploring unique connections to the natural and historic elements of the park through this dynamic art program.
Hungry Mother State Park
May 25, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Parking Lot 6
Regurgitated owl puke!?
Belle Isle State Park
May 25, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Visitor Center
Become an owl pellet detective as we dissect the clues an owl leaves behind.
Mason Neck State Park
May 25, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center Lawn
Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas.  Please bring water, dress for the weather, and expect to get wet and a little dirty.
Lake Anna State Park
May 25, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lake Anna State Park Beach/Swimming Area
Mosey on over and try your hand at panning.
Douthat State Park
May 25, 2024. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Douthat State Park is home to many mammals including black bears.
Southwest Virginia Museum
May 25, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Museum Front Lawn
Celebrate Southwest Virginia's rich tradition of old-time, bluegrass, blues, and Americana music with performances by regionally and nationally renowned musicians, including a star-studded main stage lineup! Platinum-selling recording artist, legendary singer-songwriter, Country Music Icon and Grammy Award winner, Suzy Boggus is coming to this year’s "Gathering in the Gap." She’ll be joined on the mainstage with the ever-eclectic Dark Moon Hollow, and a fan favorite in the incredibly talented Dave Eggar and Bristol Lightning.
Fairy Stone State Park
May 25, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Visitor Center
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." After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site.
Pocahontas State Park
May 25, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Picnic Area by Aquatic Complex
They're round and they're full of fiber but unless you're a termite, you can't eat these tree cookies.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park
May 25, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Hillsman House
We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
First Landing State Park
May 25, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park The Bay Lab (inside the Main Visitor Center)
Come learn about the largest estuary in the country, the Chesapeake Bay, while exploring some of the unique species that live within it.
Chippokes State Park
May 25, 2024. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.
Hungry Mother State Park
May 25, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Southwest Virginia is home to only two venomous snakes.
York River State Park
May 25, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our stationed naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Twin Lakes State Park
May 25, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Meet local 'shellebrity' Ranger Myrtle, the Red-eared Slider turtle, as she suns herself in her enclosure behind the concession building.
Raymond R.
May 25, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Bluebell Trailhead
Red Poppies have been used for over a decade to symbolize the sacrifices veterans have made for our country.
Claytor Lake State Park
May 25, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Interpretive Campfire Circle - Campground D
What does fire mean to you?
Claytor Lake State Park
May 25, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach Building
Which bird of prey are you?
Douthat State Park
May 25, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
As animals explore their surroundings they leave us lots of clues.
Westmoreland State Park
May 25, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Visitor Center
Watch and learn about our ambassador animals, Reba the Corn Snake or Stevie the King Snake, as they feed on a frozen mouse! .
James River State Park
May 25, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James River State Park Visitor Center
We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.
High Bridge Trail State Park
May 25, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
High Bridge Trail State Park High Bridge
Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the trail around High Bridge with interesting historical artifacts from the park.
Staunton River Battlefield State Park
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Staunton River Battlefield State Park Clover Visitor Center
Once the smoke cleared, Johnny Reb and Billy Yank would often collapse from exhaustion and set up camp for the night.  What did a military camp look like?  Was it dangerous to be in camp?  Come out for an interactive experience with our rangers as we walk you through the lives of the soldiers from both North and South.  This program is free to the public and family friendly.  Please call the Clover Visitor Center at 434-454-4312 for more information.  .
New River Trail State Park
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park New River Trail State Park, Hiwassee, VA 24347
Enjoy a ranger-led hike learning all about what's blooming and growing around you. This easy, one-mile walk will take visitors through our park's deciduous woodlands along the river granting an opportunity to see some of the New River’s native wildflowers and trees.
Leesylvania State Park
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Picnic Area Field
Celebrate World Turtle day at Leesylvania State Park.
Caledon State Park
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Caledon State Park Visitor Center
America's national symbol, the bald eagle, soars wild and free over the Potomac River.
Fairy Stone State Park
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Learn some of the trade secrets of what it takes to create the perfect "Fairy Stone" that everyone is looking for.
Natural Tunnel State Park
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Stock Creek Recreation Area
Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour.
Pocahontas State Park
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?
Bear Creek Lake State Park
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Boat House
Bear Creek Lake is a modest 40 aces in size yet has a many-faceted story to tell.
Powhatan State Park
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
This is the time when dandelions and other brightly colored flowers cover the landscape, and while many are considered weeds, they can be used to make beautiful art! Join a ranger to make your own "dandy lion" from the dandelions and other flowers that we collect from our fields and meadows and learn about the pollinators that visit them.
Westmoreland State Park
This event has been canceled.
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center
Have you ever wanted to try camping, but didn't because it all seems so confusing and expensive?
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Hillsman House
We invite you to join us as we commemorate Memorial Day, a day to pay tribute to those veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Belle Isle State Park
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Car Top Launch
Join us as we learn how to identify trees based on their different features, see samples of different parts of a tree and create your own unique tree field guide to take with you.
Occoneechee State Park
May 25, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Posseclay Interpretive Shelter
Experience Occoneechee State Park from a different perspective, as you paddle around the shoreline of Buggs Island Lake.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
May 25, 2024 2:30 p.m. - May 27, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Park-wide
Looking for a family friendly way to kick off your summer fun?
Smith Mountain Lake State Park
May 25, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Smith Mountain Lake State Park Under tent below beach pavilion
Take some time to get out of the hot sun and join our park nature interpreter under the tent for some fun crafts.
Leesylvania State Park
May 25, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Throughout the Park
Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the picnic areas and beaches with interesting animal or historical artifacts from the park.
Powhatan State Park
May 25, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
How well do you know our native Virginia snakes?
Hungry Mother State Park
May 25, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
Embrace your wild side and come play a game of chase that predator and prey have to "play" to survive everyday.
Twin Lakes State Park
May 25, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Embark on a captivating journey into the world of plants and flowers with our Citizen Science Series, "Botanical Adventures." We invite nature enthusiasts and budding botanists to discover the rich diversity of plant life, while contributing to scientific research through the innovative iNaturalist platform.
James River State Park
May 25, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
James River State Park Green Hill Pond
Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.
Raymond R.
May 25, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Bluebell Trailhead
Beautiful blooms are all around us in the late spring!
Claytor Lake State Park
May 25, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Campgrounds
Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.
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