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Between 12/14/2024 and 12/14/2025
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Park: York River State Park

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York River State Park
Dec. 14, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Enjoy a winter birding adventure to discover duck species and habitats.  In less than a mile we will look for waterfowl from a shallow pond, tidal creek, and the river.  Bald eagles are also frequently found in the area.
York River State Park
Dec. 14, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Dec. 20, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Dec. 21, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.
York River State Park
Dec. 21, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Enjoy a winter birding adventure to discover duck species and habitats.  In less than a mile we will look for waterfowl from a shallow pond, tidal creek, and the river.  Bald eagles are also frequently found in the area.
York River State Park
Dec. 21, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Dec. 27, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Dec. 28, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Enjoy a winter birding adventure to discover duck species and habitats.  In less than a mile we will look for waterfowl from a shallow pond, tidal creek, and the river.  Bald eagles are also frequently found in the area.
York River State Park
Dec. 28, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Dec. 28, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.  This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs. .
York River State Park
Jan. 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
First Day Hike
Join us for our kick off to 2025 with one of two great hikes.  Take a two mile journey to our living shoreline with a grand view of the York River (the hike to the hill overlooking the shoreline is meant to be ability-inclusive and will have an all-terrain wheelchair available for reservation).  Or go on a four mile adventure to the Pamunkey Trail and gaze at the river from a secluded viewing platform.  Both hikes will begin at 10:00 am from the amphitheater.  .
York River State Park
Jan. 3, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Jan. 4, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.
York River State Park
Jan. 4, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Jan. 10, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 11, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Enjoy a winter birding adventure to discover duck species and habitats.  In less than a mile we will look for waterfowl from a shallow pond, tidal creek, and the river.  Bald eagles are also frequently found in the area.
York River State Park
This event has been canceled.
Jan. 11, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Jan. 13, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Jan. 17, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Jan. 18, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Come and explore a dynamic ecosystem that prevents erosion and brings life to the river.  The living shoreline between the rip-rap and water’s edge is attracting interesting estuarine and marine creatures and plants.  Discover them and how living shorelines enhance and protect our waterfronts.
York River State Park
Jan. 18, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Jan. 20, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
This hike honors the shared history of African, European, and Native Americans who made their homes along the Mattaponi, Pamunkey, and York Rivers.
York River State Park
Jan. 24, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Jan. 25, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Enjoy a winter birding adventure to discover duck species and habitats.  In less than a mile we will look for waterfowl from a shallow pond, tidal creek, and the river.  Bald eagles are also frequently found in the area.
York River State Park
Jan. 25, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Jan. 27, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Jan. 31, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Feb. 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Enjoy a winter birding adventure to discover duck species and habitats.  In less than a mile we will look for waterfowl from a shallow pond, tidal creek, and the river.  Bald eagles are also frequently found in the area.
York River State Park
Feb. 1, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
This event has been canceled.
Feb. 1, 2025. 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.  This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs.
York River State Park
Feb. 3, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
Feb. 7, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
Feb. 8, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.
York River State Park
Feb. 8, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Feb. 10, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
Feb. 14, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
Feb. 15, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
How did African slavery begin in the Virginia Colony and did they seek freedom from their condition?  Did any European indentured servants and Native Americans resist their lot as well?  Walking with us you will discover stories of rebellious conspiracies and courageous runaways and how they overcame the challenging terrain of Tidewater Virginia to elude their oppressors.  Reservations are required.
York River State Park
Feb. 15, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
Feb. 17, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
Feb. 21, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
Feb. 24, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
Feb. 28, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
March 1, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Come and explore a dynamic ecosystem that prevents erosion and brings life to the river.  The living shoreline between the rip-rap and water’s edge is attracting interesting estuarine and marine creatures and plants.  Discover them and how living shorelines enhance and protect our waterfronts.
York River State Park
March 1, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
This event has been canceled.
March 1, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.  This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs.
York River State Park
March 3, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
March 5, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Join Friends Group leadership and Park staff for an informational meeting about membership and exciting volunteer opportunities at York River State Park.
York River State Park
March 7, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
March 8, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.
York River State Park
March 8, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
March 10, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
March 14, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
March 15, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Come and discover the majestic aerial hunters and their habitats.  Bald eagles, red shouldered and red tailed hawks make their home here year round.  Osprey return to the area to feed and breed.   We may find other birds of prey as well as we hike through the woods and into the marshes.
York River State Park
March 15, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
March 17, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
March 21, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
March 22, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.
York River State Park
March 22, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
March 24, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
March 28, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.
York River State Park
March 28, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
March 29, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Take a walk and discover life in four different aquatic ecosystems.  We will hike to a small woodland and marsh stream, freshwater pond, and brackish/saltwater river.  With nets, we will capture and identify different crustaceans, fish, and take note of plant life. .
York River State Park
March 29, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
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.
York River State Park
March 31, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods.
York River State Park
May 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.
York River State Park
May 17, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever wondered what sort of fish and other creatures live in the York River's brackish waters?  Visit the friendly neighborhood park ranger who has examples of fish and shellfish families.  An aquarium & terrariums will be available to discover these live creatures.  As a bonus, try your hand at casting for some plastic fish in an imaginary estuary and catch something unique.
York River State Park
June 14, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day
From the Colonial Era thru today, black watermen have been a part of the Chesapeake Bay seafood industry in all levels.  Discover the communities built on harvesting fish and shellfish giving African Americans financial freedom even in the Jim Crow years.  Even today, we can help improve the bay so that everyone can enjoy it’s beauty and bounty.
York River State Park
July 14, 2025 9:00 a.m. - July 17, 2025 1:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Get ready for summer discoveries and fun!  Our kid's camps are a great way for children to be immersed in the estuarine ecosystem.  We offer two sessions of the Nature Explorers  in July (children who have completed Kindergarten* through 2nd grades) to introduce younger campers to unique creatures and basic outdoor activities.  Our Junior Rangers (one session in August for children who have completed 3rd through 5th grades) will be more engaged in wildlife mapping and outdoor skills.  Registration begins February 10th.  Cost is $40 per child.
York River State Park
July 28, 2025 9:00 a.m. - July 31, 2025 1:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Get ready for summer discoveries and fun!  Our kid's camps are a great way for children to be immersed in the estuarine ecosystem.  We offer two sessions of the Nature Explorers (children who have completed Kindergarten* through 2nd grades) to introduce younger campers to unique creatures and basic outdoor activities.  Our Junior Rangers (one session for children who have completed 3rd through 5th grades) will be more engaged in wildlife mapping and outdoor skills.  Registration begins February 10th.  Cost is $40 per child.
York River State Park
Aug. 11, 2025 9:00 a.m. - Aug. 14, 2025 1:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Get ready for summer discoveries and fun!  Our kid's camps are a great way for children to be immersed in the estuarine ecosystem.  We offer two sessions of the Nature Explorers (children who have completed Kindergarten* through 2nd grades) to introduce younger campers to unique creatures and basic outdoor activities.  Our Junior Rangers (one session for children who have completed 3rd through 5th grades) will be more engaged in wildlife mapping and outdoor skills.  Registration begins February 10th.  Cost is $40 per child.
York River State Park
Feb. 10, 2025 10:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Make York River State Park your destination for field education and outdoor discoveries.  We offer hikes and netting programs that highlight fresh water and estuarine ecosystems as well as coastal woodlands to enhance Standards of Learning requirements.  Canoe and kayak trips are available from May until the end of September, weather conditions apply.  Contact our Park Interpreters at (757)566-8523 or email john.gresham@dcr.virginia.gov or zach.robertson@dcr.virginia.gov to help plan your trip.

 



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