In this special collaborative event, a park ranger will be your guide along with members of The Feminist Bird Club (FBC) of Richmond.

Spend time floating five and a half miles down the Clinch River.

Practice your fishing line casting skills with this fun land-based activity.

Join a ranger and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park and about the particular fossils you can find here.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

From woodlands to wetlands, fields and pastures, let's investigate the plants, animals and history of farming at Sky Meadows State Park.

 Join park staff, volunteers and  community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy.

The use of bows to shoot arrows has been a part of global history for thousands of years whether for defense, survival, or sport.

Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short walk to discover the basics of tree identification.

The Children's Garden Workshops are a great way to get your little one up, moving, creating and learning.

Meet with a ranger and go on a guided hike along the Oak Hickory Trail.

Fungi are fascinating, mysterious organisms that many believe to be the unsung heroes of the natural world.

Learn the essentials of basic target archery, a skill that, thanks to artifacts found at the park, we know humans have been practicing here for thousands of years.

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.

Stop by this tabletop program and discover the basics of birding followed by the opportunity to explore some of our most popular birding habitats.

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.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

June is National Pollinator Month!

Find out what lurks below the surface of the swamp in the fun dip-netting adventure!

Become an owl pellet detective as we dissect the clues an owl leaves behind.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Ever wonder what animals call Kiptopeke home or what those shells on the beach are called?

During the spring and summer, osprey dominate the skies over Leesylvania as they build nests and raise their young.

Have you ever been walking along a trail and come across a pile of "Meatballs"?

Can you recall taking a break on a hot summer day and sitting under the shade of a maple tree, or swinging on a tire swing hung from a giant oak? Trees provide many benefits including food, shelter, and oxygen, to both humans and wildlife.

Have you ever wondered what owls live in Hungry Mother State Park?

Tales and Scales: Mythical Creatures and Real-life Reptiles  Join us at Widewater State Park for an enchanting adventure where myths come alive!

Flutter on over to meet with Master Naturalist Kim Manion to discuss all things butterflies.

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.

Join us for World Beaver Day as we build a beaver to find out if their teeth, and other body parts, are useful, or just a cruel joke played by Mother Nature.

Enjoy a refreshing cup of lemonade with a ranger and engage in interesting discussions to gain a unique insight into local wildlife and conservation efforts.

Step inside to learn all about the magic of the Chesapeake Bay and its inhabitants.

Experience the wonders of the Tutelo trail with our park interpreter.

Discover the games children used to play during the colonial time period.  Race hoops against each other and play a game of catch called Graces.  Learn what a Jacob's ladder does and test your skills with a round of Cup and Ball.  For questions, please call the visitor center at (703) 583 6904.

Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Virginia Master Naturalist Anne Ellis at Sweet Run State Park for a leisurely walk in search of butterflies.

Come out of your shell and spend some time getting to know the Eastern Box Turtle.

How do you tell trees apart?

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Belle Isle's shoreline along Deep Creek was eroding at a rate of 2 to 7 foot per year.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.

You are invited to participate in a guided hike with an interpretive ranger to learn about the medicinal plants of central Virginia.

What's a benthic organism and how do they survive in the creek?

What does a mushroom sit on...a toadstool!

Learn some of the trade secrets of what it takes to create the perfect "Fairy Stone" that everyone is looking for.

How would you stand in competition with the wildlife of Virginia?

Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?

Meet local 'shellebrity' Ranger Myrtle, the Red-eared Slider turtle, as she suns herself in her enclosure behind the concession building.

Slither on down and join the Park Ranger for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles.

Did you know that little river creatures can indicate water quality?

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Tales and Scales: Mythical Creatures and Real-life Reptiles  Join us at Widewater State Park for an enchanting adventure where myths come alive!

Frogs, turtles, and fish, oh my! Explore the life that exists in the pond while learning about the abundance of animals that call this ecosystem home.

You may think you know all about turtles, but come join us to discover how amazing they really are! How long can they really live?

Archery programs are some of the best recreational activities that State Parks have to offer.

Ever wanted to touch the fur of a skunk or an opossum?

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.

How many animal inhabitants of First Landing can you identify?

Help us tend a whole new type of garden - an oyster garden. Discover this easy past time, learn about the history of oysters in our region and how this humble bivalve takes care of our tidal waters.

Poles and bait will be provided.

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.

Join us for an opportunity to get "a-head" on wildlife knowledge and learn to identify skulls based upon their characteristics.

Join the rangers with a fun tree craft!

Play classic Hide-and-Seek with a modern twist!

Most living things have five senses that they use to navigate through the world around them.

Frogs, crawdads, and children, oh my!

Bring along your partner and friends to embark on a wayfinding adventure through the Interpretive Area to earn a free Adult Adventurer keychain (Pre-registration recommended).

Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.

Find the "roving ranger" as they travel around the waterfront to learn how YOU can save a skunk and the other wildlife that call the park home.

What's that big net used for?  Join us as we teach you how to use a seine net and see what we can discover below the surface of the Chesapeake Bay.  We will meet at the Wood Warbler Boardwalk, across from the Camp Store, and enjoy a short walk out to the beach.  Great for all ages! .

Machicomoco is home to a grove of longleaf pine trees, a useful and historic tree that was once widespread across the southeastern United States.

Get down and dirty with this two-hour wild cave tour.

What is paracord and what is it used for?

Join Yoga Instructor Kelly Blevins to experience a more engaged form of yoga as you strike poses on our stand-up paddle boards out in the lake.

Practice your netting skills to find out what lives in the Bay using techniques dating back to ancient times!

Throughout the summer we offer multiple opportunities for you to take a tour of our beautiful park by wagon ride.

Nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sky Meadows' campground provides you with a fantastic place to enjoy peaceful rejuvenation, but how much do you know about this wonderful park?

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

Take a lantern lit chairlift ride down to the naturally made tunnel.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Take a wagon ride to the scenic Tye Overlook and enjoy the prettiest view for miles around.

Enjoy a peaceful wagon ride through the park while listening to the relaxing sounds of Caledon's night life.  We'll identify some of the many frogs, insects, and nocturnal creatures that call the park home, and keep an eye out for glow worms in the woods.

Join us by the campfire to relax and learn about reptiles commonly found in our park.

Spend an entertaining evening sitting around the campfire with an interpreter.

Join us at picnic shelter #1 for a late-night hike as we search for owls and other nocturnal animals that call Kiptopeke home.  Hike is roughly 1 mile and better suited for older kids and adults.

Join us for the Community Campfire at Holliday Lake State Park, a delightful evening event where you can gather around a roaring fire, share stories, and enjoy the natural beauty of the park.

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

What hides in the Appalachian wilderness after dark?

Each night when the sun goes down, the owls of First Landing come out to hunt!

Experience Douthat State Park's history and evening creatures all under the night stars in the middle of the lake.

Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?

Come enjoy a beautiful evening and learn about the unique myths within the stars.

Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

Have you ever wondered what owls look like, what they eat, or where they live?

What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Kids’ Activity Book: This free book contains activities for the young (or young at heart).

From woodlands to wetlands, fields and pastures, let's investigate the plants, animals and history of farming at Sky Meadows State Park.

The use of bows to shoot arrows has been a part of global history for thousands of years whether for defense, survival, or sport.

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

Come visit the discovery table to observe some of nature's most amazing treasures!