Come to First Landing with nothing but your sense of wonder as we view the eclipse together!

The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.

For centuries, people of many cultures have read the signs of the moon and constellations for their garden and farming practices.

Interested in the history of Westmoreland State Park?  Join a ranger to learn about the creation of Westmoreland State Park, and the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

Join rangers at the Prince William Public Libraries this Spring for a fun nature reading session.

Join the Friends of Machicomoco State Park at the outdoor stage for an evening program about the soaring predators that hunt from the sky at night, including learning different owl calls, adaptations, and a chance to dissect an owl pellet.

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

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

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

Often overlooked as just a simple plant, lichen (which isn't even a plant) is one of nature's best examples of different organisms coming together to form a mutualistic relationship.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

This is an intermediate ride for cyclists of all skill levels.

"Spring is always spectacular in Virginia’s coastal plain, and our parks are a particularly wonderful place to experience it,” said Betsy Washington, Virginia Master Naturalist.

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

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

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

You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lives beneath its surface.

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.

With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.  Meet with our on-the-go naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.  Don't be surprised if he has a photo or two to share with you.

Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

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.

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

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

For those who just want something short and sweet, the ADA Fishing Trail is the place for you.

Learn about oysters and their importance as keystone species as you create a holiday ornament, keychain, or charm using a real oyster shell.

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Did you know there was once a thriving "boom town" located where our lake is today?

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

Join us for a relaxing evening of s'mores and survival.

Join a Westmoreland interpretive ranger and your fellow campers as you enjoy a relaxing evening next to our fire.

Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is offering a unique opportunity to take a ride through history.

Join False Cape staff and volunteers in helping keep our beaches pristine by picking up shoreline debris.

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

Wildflowers, especially bluebells, abound and delight.  We meet at the visitor center to review tips for photographing flowers.  After meeting at the visitor center, we will explore the boardwalk trail near the Right Campground.  The hike will be 1.5- 2 miles long on easy terrain.

This is prime time for bird watching since the trees haven't yet grown their new set of leaves; the birds are now more visible when perching on branches. Some winter migrants may still be visiting from far up north, while others are year-round residents.

Join a park ranger on a hike to the waterfall and back.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" series on the second Saturday of each month.

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

Celebrate the beauty of spring at Shenandoah River State Park!  Each April, Virginia Bluebells blossom along our winding riverbank, creating a beautiful carpet of blue and purple hues.

As the weather warms to spring, explore what is in bloom on the park's trails with Shenandoah Chapter Virginia Master Naturalist Paul Guay.

As spring unfolds at Natural Tunnel State Park, the forest floor begins to come to life with the vibrant colors that Mother Nature offers.

Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?

For decades, citizen science has helped increase bluebird populations.

Join us every second Saturday at the Mayo River Trails to explore the future Mayo River State Park. You will also discover some interesting facts about local wildlife, the history of the Native Americans who inhabited the area, and about the exploration of the area by William Byrd.

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

Come and discover the majestic aerial hunters and their habitats.  Bald eagles, red shouldered and red tailed hawks make their home here year round.  Osprey return to the area to feed and breed.   We may find other birds of prey as well as we hike through the woods and into the marshes.

Come honor and celebrate the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Virginia State Parks. Create your own pennant flag, then wonder on over to the CCC Museum to see how yours compares to the pennants of the 1930s.

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.

The swamps are a thriving ecosystem full of life!

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.

Join us at the Oxbow Center in Saint Paul VA for a fun hands on opportunity to learn about the phases of our moon.

Overlooking the New River, the Shot Tower was built in the 1800s to make ammunition for the firearms of the early settlers.

Adventure into the outdoors and discover wildlife along the Trail with a ranger. All tiny participants will be given helpful hands-on bug finding tools for investigating nature signs.   Let's try to use all of our senses to see, smell, touch, track and observe.

Did you know in pre-revolutionary Virginia, most clothing and textiles were imported from Europe and Asia.

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

Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

      Join us for an exciting program about vernal pools, the hidden gems of early spring!

Why should we want to create spaces for bees and other pollinators?

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.

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

Watch and learn about our ambassador animal, Reba the Corn Snake or Stevie the King Snake, as they feed on a frozen mouse! .

Embrace the call to adventure inside you by attending this survival skills workshop!

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.

During this presentation, participants can learn the methodology and modern tools of genealogical research that can help families begin an odyssey of discovery that all ages can enjoy. This 45-minute presentation will be given from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13th in the Sailor's Creek Visitor's Center.

Families join us on an nature adventure through our most popular trail, The Potomac Trail.

Vernal pools are hosts to species such as the Marbled and Spotted Salamanders and are key to their survival.

Did you know owls don't chew their food?

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

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

Join an interpretive ranger on a hike to the Fairy Stone Dam and Spillway.

Nature journaling is the intersection of art, science, and curiosity.

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

This ranger-led hike, designed for friends, families, and well-behaved pets on leashes, will bring you on all or portions of Big Poplar, Ground Pine Path, Beaver Lake, and Old Mill Trails.

Mason Neck State Park is home to many species of turtles. Whether they’re basking by the pond or laying eggs by the road, these animals can be found everywhere! Come touch some real turtle shells and learn about their physical and behavioral characteristics, and make sure to stop by the Visitor Center and see our very own Red-Eared Slider, Myrtle!

Want to get a better handle on identifying the trees around you, based solely on their leaves?

The survival bracelet is the superhero utility belt of the outdoors.

Come learn about the largest estuary in the country, the Chesapeake Bay, while exploring some of the unique species that live within it.

Ever wonder what it would be like to get up close to a wild animal?

🌳🐍 WIDE WATER STATE PARK PRESENTS: "SNAKES ALIVE" 🐍🌳 Join us Saturday at 2:30 pm for an unforgettable experience at Wide Water State Park's "Snakes Alive" program!

Join Virginia Master Naturalist and herpetology expert, Ty Smith, as we discover the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal ponds.

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.

What's under that rock?

What will we scoop up this time?

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

This tabletop program displays different projects you can create at home with supplies from around your house and in your backyards to help support wildlife in your own outdoor space.

Dusk is a magical time at the park.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.  This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs. .

'Whooo' will hear 'whooo' first?

Belle Isle's Dark Sky-themed talks continue with speaker Bob Sutherland.

From a vantage point high above the Appomattox River's floodplain, visitors can explore the cosmos from High Bridge with our local Crewe Astronomy Club.

Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.

Discover our International Dark-Sky Park!

When the moon is totally hidden, we have the darkest nights and some of the best stargazing!

Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May.

The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and Mason Neck State Park are pleased to offer a bird walk in Mason Neck State Park!

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

Join a ranger to hike along a section of the Mountain View Trail and cut through the woods for a short distance, seeing the ruins of an old moonshine still along the way.