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Between 04/04/2025 and 04/04/2026
(41) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Twin Lakes State Park

April 5, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
What will we scoop up this time?

April 5, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
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.

April 5, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Come discover the world of self-publishing!

April 6, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Practice your detective skills by uncovering snakes hidden in images of their habitat, and discover how best to avoid those with venom.

April 11, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

April 11, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

April 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

April 13, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
This field-based game is a fun and safe way to examine the remarkable abilities of bats and the importance of preserving their habitats.

April 18, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
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.

April 18, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

April 18, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park Cedar Crest Conference Center
Join us for a night of bat-tastic fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

April 19, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Bring your canine companion and join the B.A.R.K.

April 19, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park Goodwin Lake Beach
Did you know the park's lakes were built by humans?

April 19, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Practice your detective skills by uncovering snakes hidden in images of their habitat, and discover how best to avoid those with venom.

April 20, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

April 25, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area

Did you know Twin Lakes State Park is in the Chesapeake Bay watershed?

April 25, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area

Take care of your mother Earth by joining the more than one billion people worldwide who celebrate Earth Day annually.

April 25, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
This land-based, hook-free fishing game is a fun and safe way to learn how to cast, but even those who are fishing fanatics will enjoy trying to beat out the competition in this game of limited resources.

April 26, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
What will we scoop up this time?

April 26, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
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.

April 26, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

April 27, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Did you know owls get 'hairballs?' About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones called an owl pellet which is actually the 'leftovers' from their most recent meals.

May 16, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Join us for a night of 'bat-tastic' fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

May 17, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area

What will we scoop up this time?

May 17, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area

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

May 17, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area

This land-based, hook-free fishing game is a fun and safe way to learn how to cast, but even those who are fishing fanatics will enjoy trying to beat out the competition in this game of limited resources.

May 24, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park Prince Edward Boat Ramp
Explore the 32-acre Prince Edward Lake, the larger of the park's two lakes, on this guided kayak paddle.

May 24, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
The Friends of Twin Lakes State Park is hosting its third annual 'shellebration' of World Turtle Day® with the following activities: turtle-themed games and face painting, a 'shellfie' station (with wearable turtle shells!), a turtle-themed craft, and visits from turtle experts with live turtles, as well as the beloved local 'shellebrity' Ranger Myrtle the turtle.

May 24, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park Prince Edward Boat Ramp
Explore the 32-acre Prince Edward Lake, the larger of the park's two lakes, on this guided kayak paddle.

June 7, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area

Take a walk in a ranger's shoes while performing trail work this National Trails Day.

June 7, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area

Did you know Twin Lakes State Park is in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

June 7, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park Prince Edward Boat Ramp
Paddling a kayak gives you a new perspective of the world.

June 14, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park Cedar Crest Conference Center

Join us for a free historical tour of the Cedar Crest Conference Center.

June 20, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park Cedar Crest Conference Center
Join us for a night of bat-tastic fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

July 18, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Join us for a night of 'bat-tastic' fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

Aug. 15, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park Cedar Crest Conference Center
Join us for a night of bat-tastic fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

Sept. 6, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

Sept. 6, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

Sept. 19, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Join us for a night of 'bat-tastic' fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

Oct. 17, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Join us for a night of 'bat-tastic' fun at Twin Lakes State Park!

Jan. 1, 2025 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 12:00 a.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
No matter your role—teacher, homeschool instructor, club sponsor, or beyond—we invite you to plan your group’s next field trip to Twin Lakes State Park.
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