Your next adventure is HERE!  Join us for a week-long day camp as we explore Mason Neck State Park.  Each day we will find new adventures and learn more about the ecology of the park, while we play and challenge ourselves to try something new. Each camp will run Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 1:00 pm.

Come be a scientist for the day with our park rangers!

Do you love art and nature?

Do you have what it takes to be a wildlife detective?  Get ready for a guided mission!

Take a half of a hike with a park ranger.

Do you enjoy coffee, chocolate, fruits, and vegetables?

Bring your creativity and express your individuality and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!  Each session is a one of a kind experience.  See you there!

A face only a mother could love?

Explore the various ways you can connect with the Earth through keeping a nature journal.

Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960s.

Join park staff and volunteers as we take a glimpse into the history of postcards, from their inception to present day.

Celebrate World Ranger Day by becoming a Ranger for a day!

Explore some of the coolest little critters that fly in our amazing world of the night sky above. Join an interpreter on Wednesdays this summer to learn about bats and what they mean for our ecosystem.

Do you want to witness the art of Gyotaku fish printing, an ancient craft where you can create your own fish masterpiece!

Fly on over and learn how to make a bird feeder from natural materials which you can keep.

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Join us as we explore the wonders of nature.

Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

Christmas has come early at the park!

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

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.

What even are watersheds?

Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960s.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Connect artistically to the world around you.

Come join a ranger to make your very own hiking stick.

Get in touch with your inner artist and come down to the beach to learn about the bugs and insects that add beauty to our park.

There’s duck calls and elk calls, but have you ever heard a squirrel call?

Hungry Mother State Park's interpreters are always finding cool things around the park and thinking up new activities and crafts.

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

There is a lot to discover at Leesylvania State Park.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 6 is Mammals! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and/or wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

Do you love art and nature?

Take a half of a hike with a park ranger.

A face only a mother could love?

Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960s.

Do you want to witness the art of Gyotaku fish printing, an ancient craft where you can create your own fish masterpiece!

Douthat Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

Douthat Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

Christmas has come early at the park!

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

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.

There’s duck calls and elk calls, but have you ever heard a squirrel call?

This program is all about learning how to identify wild animals by the tracks that they leave behind.

Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960s.

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

Do you love art and nature?

Take a half of a hike with a park ranger.

A face only a mother could love?

Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960s.

Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

Bring out your creativity with a fun arts and crafts program.

Get creative and discover the magic of upcycling! Join us in repurposing glass bottles that were headed to the landfill by painting your own vase.

Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960s.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Join us for a healing forest therapy walk at 1191 Lupton Rd, Woodstock, VA and experience the health and wellness benefits of Shinrin-Yoku, the Japanese practice of “forest bathing.” Your guide, Kristine Villatoro, a certified trained Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT) will guide you through sensory invitations to help you slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature.

Douthat Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

Do you love art and nature?

A face only a mother could love?

Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960s.

Join us for our nature photography series!

Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

Come join us for a fun arts and crafts session at Clinch River State Park.

Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960s.

Butterflies seem to dance and glide as they flutter from flower to flower.

Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.

There’s duck calls and elk calls, but have you ever heard a squirrel call?

Join Virginia Master Naturalist and entomologist Sarah Reilly as she introduces us to some of the beautiful and fascinating tiny critters you’re likely to find in this part of Virginia during this part of the season. Far from creepy, these many-legged crawlers are bound to amaze you as you learn about some of their mind-blowing adaptations and behaviors. Sarah’s presentation will be followed by an optional bug-themed craft that kids and adults alike can take home.

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

Designed to introduce young participants to the wonders of the natural world and foster an appreciation for the environment.

Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

Whoo!

Come learn all about the native animal species that live in your backyard.

This program is all about learning how to identify wild animals by the tracks that they leave behind.

Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960s.

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

From the the backyard to the backcountry, Girl Scouts USA has a long and storied history of getting every girl outdoors.

Did you know that one out of every three bites of our food, including fruits, vegetables, chocolate, coffee, nuts, and spices, is created with the help of pollinators?  Join us as we review tips for capturing great photographs of our summer pollinators including butterflies, bees, dragonflies, and more.  We will begin with a review of when, where, and how to photograph these flying wonders.  Following the review, we will head to the field to practice these techniques.  All types of cameras from smartphones to professional cameras and levels of photographers are welcomed.

Download your Girl Scouts Love State Parks Passport from the Girl Scouts website, when available and come to the park to work on Legacy badges and more!

Calling all Girl Scouts, girls, and women of all ages!

We are hosting Central Virginia’s most exciting new event, the 2nd Annual Pawpaw Festival.

Designed to introduce young participants to the wonders of the natural world and foster an appreciation for the environment.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Join us as we celebrate the harvest season.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Join us for our nature photography series!

Designed to introduce young participants to the wonders of the natural world and foster an appreciation for the environment.

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Schedule some fun at New River Trail State Park!

Stop by Hungry Mother's Discovery Center and ask front desk about our Park Packs.