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

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

Sunday Funday anyone?  Swing by our interpretive table in the picnic area to add some fun to your Sunday picnic!

What is a seed bomb?

Bring home a piece of history from Westmoreland as you learn to create shark tooth necklaces.  All resources are provided, including shark teeth that you can choose from to create your super cool necklace that can be shown off to all your friends.

Bring your creativity and express your individuality and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!  Each session is a one of a kind experience.  See you there!

Have you ever wondered what animal track you saw on the trail?

Bring home a piece of history from Westmoreland as you learn to create shark tooth necklaces.  All resources are provided, including shark teeth that you can choose from to create your super cool necklace that can be shown off to all your friends.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

Bring your paint brushes, pencils or pens and your easel, and meet us at the Interpretive Center to paint the view!  We will have chairs, and some tables available to share and a short discussion on what is growing in our wildflower meadow.     If poetry is more to your liking, our Park Interpreter, Meg, will also be reading a few of her favorite poems and we encourage you to bring your own, or read from our collection.  Maybe we will even come up with our own poems about the beauty of the park.    All ages welcome, this is designed for adults and older teens. .

Come be a scientist for the day with our park rangers!

Do you love art and nature?

Take a half of a hike with a park ranger.

Bring your creativity and express your individuality and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!  Each session is a one of a kind experience.  See you there!

A face only a mother could love?

Explore the various ways you can connect with the Earth through keeping a nature journal.

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

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.

Douthat Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

Do you want to witness the art of Gyotaku fish printing, an ancient craft where you can create your own fish masterpiece!

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Celebrate Independence Day and show off your creativity with a patriotic themed craft, fun for the whole family!

It is July 4th and we are bringing the BLING!

Join us as we explore the wonders of nature.

Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

Bodies of water attract wildlife; therefore, they are great places to look for animal tracks.

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

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

Celebrate Independence Day with us down by the river by painting fireworks!

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Not all bees live in hives.

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

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

Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

Turtles have a complex shield covered in a mosaic pattern. Join us to look closer at these reptile shells as we recreate natures masterpiece.

Come join a ranger on a fun scavenger hunt, collecting things in nature to make you very own paint brushes!

What even are watersheds?

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

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

Join us to hear about the impacts of fire; from the habitats it touches to how humans have learned to use it to our advantage throughout the ages.

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

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

Enjoy some water field day fun and create your own patriotic craft.

Come join a ranger for a fun science craft!

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!

Have you ever thought about what an animal eats?

Happy Independence Day Weekend!!

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

Stop by to decorate your bike, scooter, or even your stroller with patriotic supplies provided by the park.

Did you know you can make paper from paper?

Come be inspired by the natural beauty of Machicomoco as one of our Rangers leads you through the creation of your own masterpiece (Pre-registration and additional fees required).

Join us for an evening of painting as the sun sets.

Create your own Bear Creek Lake State Park souvenir while making memories.

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

What is a seed bomb?

Sunday Funday anyone?  Swing by our interpretive table in the picnic area to add some fun to your Sunday picnic!

Now held on Sunday afternoons, the Lunch on the Lawn series is back!

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

There is a lot to discover at Leesylvania State Park.

Your next adventure is HERE!  Join us for a week-long day camp as we explore Mason Neck State Park.  Each day we will find new adventures and learn more about the ecology of the park, while we play and challenge ourselves to try something new. Each camp will run Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 1:00 pm.

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 4 is Amphibians & Reptiles! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and/or 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.

Do you love art and nature?

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

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.

Do you have what it takes to be a wildlife detective?  Get ready for a guided mission!

Take a half of a hike with a park ranger.

We are looking for the next generation of rangers, are you ready to give it a try?

A face only a mother could love?

Bring your creativity and express your individuality and join Leesylvania State Park Rangers throughout the park for a unique crafting experience!  Each session is a one of a kind experience.  See you there!

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

Do you have a special button from your grandmother or a piece of jewelry that broke but means a lot to you?

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.

Douthat Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

Do you want to witness the art of Gyotaku fish printing, an ancient craft where you can create your own fish masterpiece!

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

Join us as we explore the wonders of nature.

Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

Christmas has come early at the park!

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

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

When it comes to carrying survival materials with you on the trail, every little bit of space counts, so hikers come up with creative ways to carry their gear.

Not all bees live in hives.

Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

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

What even are watersheds?

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.

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

Come discover the world of self-publishing!

This program is all about learning how to identify wild animals by the tracks that they leave behind.

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.

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

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

Our Women's Fly Fishing Experience is perfect for women who want to learn the art of fly fishing or increase their skills and knowledge in a supportive and fun environment.

July is a perfect time to get out on the river.  We will take a limited number of kayaks for photographing the river.  For those who do not want to venture out on the river with camera equipment, you will be able to photograph from the riverbank.  All types of cameras from smartphones to professional cameras and levels of photographers are welcomed.

Use recycled materials and native flower seeds to make an Earth shaped seed ball.

Fungi are fascinating, mysterious organisms that many believe to be the unsung heroes of the natural world.

Turtles have a complex shield covered in a mosaic pattern. Join us to look closer at these reptile shells as we recreate natures masterpiece.

The Virginia Master Naturalist Historic Southside Chapter will be hosting a guided hike and workshop experience for all experience-levels to attend and enjoy.