Get ready to explore nature and discover various bird species in their natural habitat.

Have you ever heard a bird call and wanted to know what bird made that noise?

 Join park staff, volunteers and  community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy.

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

There’s something about being outdoors.

National Trails Day provides an opportunity for all outdoor enthusiasts to venture out onto their favorite trails for exercise and entertainment.

Railroad Ford Ramble  Join the ranger for a special hike on this 1.5 mile (round trip) moderate trail.

Enjoy a rustic wagon ride through the park as we look for signs of spring!

Challenge yourself to name various songbirds found around Smith Mountain Lake. Join the park interpreter and see how many of our common birds you can identify.

Invaders are taking over Fairy Stone State Park and your own backyard.

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

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Come across our Ranger outposts stationed at a lesser-known part of First Landing State Park: the Narrows Beach!

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, or is that a bat?

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

Come view a resident Osprey nest along the New River in Fries, Virginia.

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

See First Landing in a whole new lens in this guided hike through one of the most vital ecosystems around: the marsh!

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

Learn all about birds and their homes.

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

As spring fades and summer comes closer, the candy-colored visitors from the tropics are filling up on juicy insects and seeds and raising their young.

Can you shout out BINGO first?  Join us for birding bingo, a guided birding hike along the Bluebell Trail.

 Join park staff, volunteers and  community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy.

Do you want to help out our pollinator friends the bee and butterfly, as well as birds who disperse seeds?

From eagles to owls, raptors are everywhere at Mason Neck State Park!

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Each night when the sun goes down, the owls of First Landing come out to hunt!

Once the sun has slipped out of sight let the moon be your guide as we travel the trails looking and listening for the wildlife that can be found in our park.

Come visit the discovery table to observe some of nature's most amazing treasures!

Get a bird's eye view of some of nature's most fascinating and elusive predators in this one-hour program featuring live birds of prey.

Marshes are more than great spots for fishing, canoeing, and bird-watching.

This is the only "Wildlife After Dark" program offered this year, so you won't want to miss out! Spotting wild animals is hard.

Come walk the park's bluebird trail with a Virginia Master Naturalist as she checks the nest boxes and records data for the Virginia Bluebird Society.

Come across our Ranger outposts stationed at a lesser-known part of First Landing State Park: the Narrows Beach!

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

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

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

Do you want to discover how music making can interact with being outdoors?

Can you shout out BINGO first?  Join us for birding bingo, a guided birding hike along the Bluebell Trail.

See First Landing in a whole new lens in this guided hike through one of the most vital ecosystems around: the marsh!

Native birds are crucial to our ecosystems!

Learn all about birds and their homes.

Enjoy a magnificent sunset on the tranquil Potomac River and listen for nocturnal creatures.

 Join park staff, volunteers and  community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy.

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

Experience the wonders of the Tutelo trail with our park interpreter.

Join us for the Westmoreland State Parks one and only Music on the Cliff!

Kids’ Activity Book: This free book contains activities for the young (or young at heart).

Have you ever wondered about the birds in your area?

Come visit the discovery table to observe some of nature's most amazing treasures!

Challenge yourself to name various songbirds found around Smith Mountain Lake. Join the park interpreter and see how many of our common birds you can identify.

Invaders are taking over Fairy Stone State Park and your own backyard.

Find out what it takes to be an avid birder!

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Come across our Ranger outposts stationed at a lesser-known part of First Landing State Park: the Narrows Beach!

Join a Virginia Master Naturalist and enjoy a one hour stroll on easy terrain looking for wildlife and plant life.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program is limited to 10 spots.

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

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Do you want to discover how music making can interact with being outdoors?

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Have you ever heard a bird call and wanted to know what bird made that noise?

See First Landing in a whole new lens in this guided hike through one of the most vital ecosystems around: the marsh!

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.

My birdseed brings all the birds to the yard, and I'm like its better than yours.

Learn all about birds and their homes.

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

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.

Come visit the discovery table to behold some of nature's most amazing treasures!

Can you shout out BINGO first?  Join us for birding bingo, a guided birding hike along the Bluebell Trail.

 Join park staff, volunteers and  community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy.

Experience the wonders of the Tutelo trail with our park interpreter.

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Each night when the sun goes down, the owls of First Landing come out to hunt!

Come visit the discovery table to observe some of nature's most amazing treasures!

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 3 is Birds! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and 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.

Come walk the park's bluebird trail with a Virginia Master Naturalist as she checks the nest boxes and records data for the Virginia Bluebird Society.

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Come across our Ranger outposts stationed at a lesser-known part of First Landing State Park: the Narrows Beach!

Join a Virginia Master Naturalist and enjoy a one hour stroll on easy terrain looking for wildlife and plant life.

Find out what it takes to be an avid birder!

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program is limited to 10 spots.

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

Do you want to discover how music making can interact with being outdoors?

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Can you shout out BINGO first?  Join us for birding bingo, a guided birding hike along the Bluebell Trail.

See First Landing in a whole new lens in this guided hike through one of the most vital ecosystems around: the marsh!

Learn all about birds and their homes.

Explore the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains while discovering a variety of local and migratory bird species.

In this special collaborative event, a park ranger will be your guide along with members of The Feminist Bird Club (FBC) of Richmond.

 Join park staff, volunteers and  community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy.

Stop by this tabletop program and discover the basics of birding followed by the opportunity to explore some of our most popular birding habitats.

Experience the wonders of the Tutelo trail with our park interpreter.

Each night when the sun goes down, the owls of First Landing come out to hunt!

Pick up the Staunton River State Park bird identification list in the Visitor Center for this self-guided program.

A new discovery awaits your family with Sky Meadows' Discovery Backpacks.

We have some exciting self-guided activities launching this year; whether it's kayaking the New River, enjoying an audio tour, or becoming a Junior Ranger, there's something for everyone. Here is a list of what is available: Geocaching: This is a fun way to merge technology and outdoor exploration.

Schedule some fun at New River Trail State Park!

Belle Isle State Park has some great activities that you can do on your own schedule.