Have you met the animals living at Hungry Mother's Discovery Center?

It isn't hard to imagine how gross everything would be without mushrooms or bugs around.

Did you know that you can determine what an animal eats from looking at its scat?

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

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Ever wonder how scientists study bats?

Been itching to go fishing?

Turtles face many threats from the effects of plastic pollution.

When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts.

Join volunteer Tina Hayes on a relaxing hike made to calm the mind.

Wondering where to take your first steps to become a hiker?

The surface of the water might seem calm, but down under there is an exciting world filled with all kinds of life.

Come join Virginia Master Naturalist Randy Smith to look for all the birds hanging out at the park.

Express yourself on the trail with a stylish and unique hiking stick you designed and decorated yourself.

There's a quick way to determine whether the park's waters are healthy, and that's by looking at the critters that live beneath the surface.  We'll be making a quick craft before heading into the creek to hunt for the remarkable animals that live below.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Join us to learn some cool tricks and tips about stand up paddle boarding.

The park is rich with historical sights, many of which are structures that were built when the park was opened.  We'll be taking a modest walk around the day use area of the park to observe the unique buildings and discuss how the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) used them while building the park.

Join local volunteers as they provide an invaluable service to one of their favorite state park. Canoe or kayak around our beautiful lake, and pickup litter as you go while earning volunteer loyalty points.

Trees have unique leaves that make them easily identifiable in the spring and summer months.

Knots have a variety of uses during outdoor activities and knowing how to tie a good knot is always a useful skill to have.

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

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

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

Trapping encouraged early Americans to explore the wildlife inhabitants of new territories and created a way of life that was harsh, but rewarding.

The skies are full of wonder and the stars have been captivating people as long as we've had eyes to look upon them - Spend a serene evening with an interpreter as we count the many constellations and hear the stories that they carry with them.

The summer Jr. Naturalist Program is coming to a close and participants are eager to share what they've learned.

Rodents include a variety of mammals in many habitats, but one thing they all have in common are their massive incisors and powerful jaws.

Earthworms are not native to the United States; they were brought over by the Jamestown settlers.

These fuzzy little insects can't seem to help but swarm any light they can find, but what's really going on with them?

It's time for Mother Nature's most creative weavers to crawl out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

Have you met the animals living at Hungry Mother's Discovery Center?

Across the world, there are approximately 900 thousand species of insects know to science.

Turtles face many threats from the effects of plastic pollution.

Sword-billed hummingbirds have a beak that is longer than their entire body.

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

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

What is wet, muddy, has lots of plants and animals, and kind of stinks?

When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts.

Dragonflies zip around wetlands making the habitat fascinating.

Join volunteer Tina Hayes on a relaxing hike made to calm the mind.

Wondering where to take your first steps to become a hiker?

Been itching to go fishing?

Express yourself on the trail with a stylish and unique hiking stick you designed and decorated yourself.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

A rotten log can host an entire mini ecosystem.

Join us to learn some cool tricks and tips about stand up paddle boarding.

Join local volunteers as we provide a valuable service to one of our favorite parks.

Fish scales are shiny to reflect light and act as camouflage.

Virginia is home to only two venomous snakes.

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

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

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

Trapping encouraged early Americans to explore the wildlife inhabitants of new territories and created a way of life that was harsh, but rewarding.

The skies are full of wonder and the stars have been captivating people as long as we've had eyes to look upon them - Spend a serene evening with an interpreter as we count the many constellations and hear the stories that they carry with them.

Rodents include a variety of mammals in many habitats, but one thing they all have in common are their massive incisors and powerful jaws.

Earthworms are not native to the United States; they were brought over by the Jamestown settlers.

These fuzzy little insects can't seem to help but swarm any light they can find, but what's really going on with them?

It's time for Mother Nature's most creative weavers to crawl out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

Have you met the animals living at Hungry Mother's Discovery Center?

Across the world, there are approximately 900 thousand species of insects know to science.

Turtles face many threats from the effects of plastic pollution.

Sword-billed hummingbirds have a beak that is longer than their entire body.

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

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

What is wet, muddy, has lots of plants and animals, and kind of stinks?

When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts.

Dragonflies zip around wetlands making the habitat fascinating.

Join volunteer Tina Hayes on a relaxing hike made to calm the mind.

Wondering where to take your first steps to become a hiker?

What makes owls one of the best predators in the night sky?

Virginia Master Naturalist Randy Smith will help look for birds which will be leaving the park soon on their migration to winter grounds.

Been itching to go fishing?

Express yourself on the trail with a stylish and unique hiking stick you designed and decorated yourself.

Join us to learn some cool tricks and tips about stand up paddle boarding.

A rotten log can host an entire mini ecosystem.

Fish scales are shiny to reflect light and act as camouflage.

Virginia is home to only two venomous snakes.

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

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

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

The skies are full of wonder and the stars have been captivating people as long as we've had eyes to look upon them - Spend a serene evening with an interpreter as we count the many constellations and hear the stories that they carry with them.

Rodents include a variety of mammals in many habitats, but one thing they all have in common are their massive incisors and powerful jaws.

Earthworms are not native to the United States; they were brought over by the Jamestown settlers.

These fuzzy little insects can't seem to help but swarm any light they can find, but what's really going on with them?

It's time for Mother Nature's most creative weavers to crawl out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

Have you met the animals living at Hungry Mother's Discovery Center?

Across the world, there are approximately 900 thousand species of insects know to science.

Turtles face many threats from the effects of plastic pollution.

Sword-billed hummingbirds have a beak that is longer than their entire body.

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

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

What is wet, muddy, has lots of plants and animals, and kind of stinks?

When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts.

Dragonflies zip around wetlands making the habitat fascinating.

Join volunteer Tina Hayes on a relaxing hike made to calm the mind.

Wondering where to take your first steps to become a hiker?

The one and only mammal on the planet capable of true flight absolutely loves Hungry Mother.

Virginia Master Naturalist Randy Smith will help look for birds which will be leaving the park soon on their migration to winter grounds.

Been itching to go fishing?