Between 05/19/2024 and 08/31/2024
(53) Events Found For Event Types
Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Search words: critter
Search words: critter
May 23, 2024. 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Launch A Parking
Gather around the campfire as sun sinks low.
May 24, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Amphitheater
Friends, family, and fun can be found at our ranger-led campfire.
May 25, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Frogs, crawdads, and children, oh my!
May 25, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
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.
May 26, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Stock Creek Recreation Area
What's under that rock?
May 26, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
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.
May 26, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
What's a benthic organism and how do they survive in the creek?
May 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Boat Ramp off of Mitchell Valley Road
What some people call creepy crawlies are actually some of the most interesting and beneficial animals in our area.
May 27, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Have you met the animals living at Hungry Mother State Park's Discovery Center?
May 27, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Complex
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.
May 28, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What's under that rock?
May 29, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Discovery Center
Have you met the animals living at Hungry Mother State Park's Discovery Center?
May 30, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Complex
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.
May 30, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What's under that rock?
May 31, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Stock Creek Recreation Area
What's under that rock?
June 1, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Do you like to hike?
June 1, 2024. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fairy Stone State Park Shelter #4
Frogs, crawdads, and children, oh my!
June 1, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
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.
June 2, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Stock Creek Recreation Area
Have you ever wondered what lies under your feet?
June 5, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.
June 6, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Stock Creek Recreation Area
Have you ever wondered what lies under your feet?
June 8, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Stock Creek Recreation Area
What's under that rock?
June 8, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.
June 8, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.
June 9, 2024. 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Ivanhoe Car Parking Lot - 356 Riverview Rd. Ivanhoe, Va 24350
This is the only "Wildlife After Dark" program offered this year, so you won't want to miss out! Spotting wild animals is hard.
June 12, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.
June 13, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Stock Creek Recreation Area
What's under that rock?
June 15, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Who pooped in the park?
June 15, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
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.
June 16, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
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.
June 19, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.
June 20, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Stock Creek Recreation Area
What's under that rock?
June 22, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Where do toads live?
June 22, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Stock Creek Recreation Area
What's under that rock?
June 22, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.
June 22, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.
June 22, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Campfire Ring near Camp Store
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.
June 26, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park CCC Museum
Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.
June 27, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Stock Creek Recreation Area
What's under that rock?
June 27, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Visitor Center
Who pooped in the park?
June 29, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.
June 29, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.
July 6, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.
July 6, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.
July 8, 2024 9:00 a.m. - July 11, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Visitor Center
There is a lot to discover at Leesylvania State Park.
July 20, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.
July 20, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.
July 27, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.
July 27, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.
Aug. 3, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Come out to Chestnut Creek, get your feet wet, and explore life underwater.
Aug. 3, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Dannelly Fitness Center - 1159 Creekview Dr. Galax, Va 24333
Drop by the campfire to relax, meet your camping neighbors, enjoy time sharing stories, and learn about critters that call New River Trail home.
Aug. 25, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Shelter 1
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.
Sept. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
If you're excited to learn more about our native plants and animals, then you're in the right place.