Explore how birds, bats, bees, and other pollinators aid in the life cycle of plants and flowers with a fun game inspired by green light, red light.  Parks are for everyone.

Forest Trails are not just for bikers.

What can bones tell us about animal characteristics? Different animals have unique skeletons that are specialized to their way of life.

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

Meet Natural Tunnel's wildlife ambassador, Popcorn the corn snake.

Get hooked on fishing at False Cape State Park.

Come over to picnic shelter #2 and get inspired by the great outdoors.  Create your own masterpiece!  Great for all ages. .

What is a gundalow?  These long wooden flatboats were used to haul merchandise down the Shenandoah River.

Hop on over and enjoy a short walk around Old Pond Trail as we look and listen for these amazing amphibians.

Have you ever thought about what an animal eats?

Bring your creativity, express your individuality, and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!

Don't judge a book by its cover!

The Bay can hold many secrets.

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

If you have completed our Archery 101 program or have archery experience, you are invited to participate in this Archery 102 program.

Do you know what's in the woods?

Stop by the beach to see some cool critters, hold some interesting artifacts, and have your nature and history questions about Douthat State Park answered.

Want to know more about how our animal friends parented their young?

Get creative when you build your very own bug at this ranger-led program.

Take your camping skills to the next level in this camping workshop!

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?

Without pollinators, people and all of Earth's terrestrial ecosystems would not survive.

Ever wanted to learn how to crab?  Join us on the fishing pier while we show you just how easy and fun it is.  $2 a person.  Great for all ages! .

Can not seem to get your campfire lit?

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.

Are you an expert angler or looking to pick up a couple fishing tips?

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

Come with us on a guided canoe tour of the beautiful lake at Fairy Stone State Park.

Discover how fire affects our world and how we attempt to harness its power.

The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay.

The forests are full of things both delicious and dangerous, but can you tell which is which?

End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.

Enjoy a beautiful moonlight paddle on the lower Potomac River.

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

It's all fun and games at the campfire.

Who says bears can’t brush their teeth?

Come join the party!

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

Join us at the amphitheater for a warm welcome to the park, camping tips, and fun activities.  Marshmallow's will be provided for roasting.  Great for all ages. .

Fire has been a part of human history since cavemen roamed Earth, with many different uses. Learn how to build a campfire using different methods or enjoy a game of trivia by the glow of the fire.

Welcome to Staunton River State Park.

Bring your family and friends and join a park ranger for a campfire on the water’s edge at the beach amphitheater.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Come for the s’mores, stay for the fun!

If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.

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.

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

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

Grab your coffee or other non-alcoholic beverage and join one of our Park Rangers for a chance to sit and chat about the park, history, programs, volunteering and future plans.

The Great Egret joins the Great Blue Heron for super-sized avian fun at the park.

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

Want to know more about those trees you see daily?

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.

Put away your smartphone and plot a course for adventure with this introduction to the sport of orienteering.

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

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

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

'Family Learning Adventures,' formally known as 'Arks for Parks,' is back this year at Twin Lakes State Park.

In our park's nature center, you can see many different native animals of Virginia.

Explore the beautiful wetlands with us.

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

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 talk about 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. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.

During the Jim Crow Era, many public spaces in the South were segregated.

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

Explore the 32-acre Prince Edward Lake, the larger of the park's two lakes, on this guided canoe tour.

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.

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

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

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

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

Connect artistically to the world around you.

Owls, bats and bugs oh my!

Animals tell us tales using the tracks they leave behind.

You never know what critters you will see around Belle Isle, there's dozens to pick from.

How do rivers form?

Discover some of the beautiful fish that make their homes in the Potomac River with a Park Ranger using a seine net, one of humankind's oldest fishing tools. This is also a great chance to appreciate the important role that the Potomac River and its watershed has in our community.  Be prepared to have fun and get wet.  Be sure to bring water shoes and comfortable clothing.  For questions or inquiries, please call (703)583-6904 or send an e-mail to leesylvaniavc@dcr.virginia.gov.

It's feeding time, watch and learn about a few of our ambassador animals, Reba the Corn Snake or Stevie the King Snake, as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

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

Find our ranger on the fishing pier to hear all about our concrete fleet and the history of Kiptopeke State Park.

Think you know the difference between toads and frogs?

Do you know the significance behind musical instruments during battle?

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

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.

Did you know you can make paper from paper?

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

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

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.

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

Come join a ranger for a fun and exciting craft!

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.

What would your shell say about you if you were a box turtle?

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.

Let’s make animal tracks!

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

Black bears capture human admiration and interest like few other wildlife species.

Come on out to Chippokes State Park and discover what is left of a forgotten historic roadway on this ranger-led hike. Learn about historic transportation routes, the area's first inhabitants, speculation and myths of the road, and natural history.

The trash and litter we leave behind can hurt the environment.

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

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