If you're looking for an accessible introduction to naturalism for young children, Story Time with a Ranger is the program for you.  Stories about the life cycle of trees, the anatomy of bugs, and animal life on the river are all on the agenda for August.

Join the Friends of Westmoreland State Park for the 12th Annual 5K Walk/Run and Fun Run!  Sign Up Here:  Runner Sign Up Page Get your gobble wobble on at your leisure right before the holiday season begins or give it your best to potentially earn a trophy.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

This special introductory program is designed to provide an in depth look at the fossils that have been found along the Potomac River.  We will explore the world of fossils and the ones that occur here.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Come and join us for our volunteer-based beach clean up.

Winter is a great time to appreciate the light that our moon shares with us here on Earth.  In anticipation of the last full moon of 2024, we'll be reading If You Decide to GO to the Moon by Faith McNulty.  Together we'll learn about what it would be like to travel to the moon.  Following the story, we'll create our own moons, craters and all, with a just a few recycled materials.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Join a ranger to create adorable DIY tree cookie ornaments, using paper napkins, wood slice rounds, and a touch of decoupage.  Make a memorable piece to hang on the tree and remember your visit to Westmoreland State Park.  There are 10 available spots for this program.  Please register and pay for your spot in-advance by calling or visiting the Visitor Center.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Westmoreland State Park welcomes you to attend our first Wreath Making Workshop.  Enjoy baked goods, hot cocoa, coffee, or tea whilst creating your very own festive decor for your home.  Holiday wreaths are beautiful, diverse, extravagant or quaint, and often handmade classic decorations that have come to represent that good old holiday cheer.   Gathering and harvesting of evergreens for the home during the winter was a practice of early Europeans.  Evergreens were a species that most looked at in awe and wonder as it was resilient to winter and quickly became a symbol of the season.  Try your hand at traditional wreathmaking.   All supplies provided.  Register and pay in-advance for your spot by visiting or calling the Visitor Center at 804-493-8821.

In the spirit of the holidays, enjoy a traditional and delicious in-season activity.  Decorate your very own gingerbread house.  All supplies are provided to include icing, sprinkles, candy canes, candy, and more!  Adventure to the Discovery Center to travel to the North Pole.  Bring your family or friends and get ready for fun.  There are 10 available spots for this program.  Please register and pay in-advance at the Visitor Center.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Winter is here and many animals have entered hibernation.  What is hibernation?  Join a ranger for a story about this amazing adaptation, and create your own cozy bear cave to take home.