Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

What is a seed bomb?

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

Explore some of the coolest little critters that fly in our amazing world of the night sky above. Join an interpreter on Wednesdays this summer to learn about bats and what they mean for our ecosystem.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

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

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

What's under that rock?

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

It starts with an "s" and ends with a "t." It comes out of you, it comes out of me.

Other than the fireworks bursting in the distance, there are many cool critters calling in the night.

Join us at the Big Water Visitor Center to meet our animal ambassadors and watch them eat a tasty treat!

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

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.

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! .

What's under that rock?

Join us for ranger-led campfire with S'mores!

Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

Join a ranger for an interactive evening by the campfire as we discuss the unique stories and critters of Pocahontas State Park and the Virginia State Park system.

What is a seed bomb?

There is a lot to discover at Leesylvania State Park.

Explore amazing insects, get up close and personal with some of our reptile friends, splash through a creek looking for critters, and discover the world of rocks and minerals.

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

Explore some of the coolest little critters that fly in our amazing world of the night sky above. Join an interpreter on Wednesdays this summer to learn about bats and what they mean for our ecosystem.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

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

Have you ever wondered what lies under your feet?

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

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

What's under that rock?

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

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.

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! .

Let us keep the kids entertained while the adults set up or take a break from setting up and stop by for a quick craft; discussion of Belle Isle's history; or a lesson on critters.

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

What is a seed bomb?

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

Explore some of the coolest little critters that fly in our amazing world of the night sky above. Join an interpreter on Wednesdays this summer to learn about bats and what they mean for our ecosystem.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

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

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

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

What's under that rock?

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

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

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.

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! .

Where do toads live?

Come join us for a fun day identifying critters in the river!

Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

What is a seed bomb?

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

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

Have you ever wondered what lies under your feet?

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

What's under that rock?

Did you know 'creepy crawlies' are some of the world's most important recyclers?

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

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.

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! .

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

Help us tend a whole new type of garden - an oyster garden. Discover this easy past time, learn about the history of oysters in our region and how this humble bivalve takes care of our tidal waters.

It starts with an "s" and ends with a "t." It comes out of you, it comes out of me.

Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.

What's under that rock?

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

Join a ranger for an interactive evening by the campfire as we discuss the unique stories and critters of Pocahontas State Park and the Virginia State Park system.

What is a seed bomb?

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

Explore some of the coolest little critters that fly in our amazing world of the night sky above. Join an interpreter on Wednesdays this summer to learn about bats and what they mean for our ecosystem.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

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

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

Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.

Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.

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

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

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

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

Join Virginia Master Naturalist and entomologist Sarah Reilly as she introduces us to some of the beautiful and fascinating tiny critters you’re likely to find in this part of Virginia during this part of the season. Far from creepy, these many-legged crawlers are bound to amaze you as you learn about some of their mind-blowing adaptations and behaviors. Sarah’s presentation will be followed by an optional bug-themed craft that kids and adults alike can take home.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

If you're excited to learn more about our native plants and animals, then you're in the right place.