The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is now accepting entries for the “Stitch in Time” Quilt Show.

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower is an above average meteor shower with about 30 meteors per hour at its peak in the Northern Hemisphere.

Let’s show off how amazing our parks can be for wildlife this spring!

Come walk the park's bluebird trail with a Virginia Master Naturalist as she checks the nestboxes and records data for the Virginia Bluebird Society.

The Fairfield Foundation opens the Timberneck house for free walk-in tours every Tuesday.

Join rangers at the Prince William Public Libraries this Spring for a fun nature reading session.

"The sky is the ultimate art gallery just above us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson With the use of the Celestron automated telescope, view the astral bodies up close and learn about the history of the stars.

Are you age 55+ with an interest in spending time in nature?

Want to experience the New River Trail State Park in a way few people get a chance to?

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

The peepers are peepin', and Spring has sprung; come enjoy the park while the season is young!

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the Spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

This is a fantastic time of year to take-in the beautiful spring ephemeral wildflowers of Southwest Virginia.

Live birds in the historical Lincoln Theater!

Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

When a tree falls in the forest, what happens next?

Leesylvania State Park is home to many different turtles!

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.

The Bay can hold many secrets.

Come join us for an Outdoor Adventure Hunt!

Slither and splash into the world of reptiles.

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

Slip on your closed-toe shoes and get ready to explore the creek.

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.

Ever wonder what a ranger does from day to day?

Kick off your stay at our ranger-led campfire.

Explore some of Machicomoco’s best views during golden hour while stopping in to talk with a Ranger about some of their favorite park topics.

Who, who, who are you?

Welcome to the park, kick off your stay with an evening by the fire at water's edge.

What could be a better way to kick off your Saturday morning than enjoying a lovely two-mile round trip hike while searching for your favorite winged friends?

Join a ranger on a spring birding hike along the beautiful New River Trail State Park. Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May.

May the Forest Be With You as part of the Caledon Trail Race Series!

How can a person kayak by ear?

Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

Get knee-deep in the Shenandoah during Fly Fishing 101!  During this program, our fly-fishing instructor will go over all the basics to get you catching your first fish on a fly!

Join us for a rewarding morning of gardening alongside fellow plant enthusiasts.

The Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum to host a Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Plant Sale will offer a variety of indoor and outdoor plants and flowers for purchase, and all proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park.

International Astronomy Day is an annual event created to celebrate the importance of astronomy, a long-standing science throughout the world.

It's time for a tail waggin' good time!

Join us on the first Saturday of the month to experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of history at Sky Meadows.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

Join a ranger on a guided hike to learn more about different ecosystems found in the park.

Come to Staunton River Battlefield State Park and learn the basics of archery! This class will teach you the basics of how to properly hold a bow, correct stance, how to aim, and most importantly, how to be safe while doing so.

Join us for a guided tour of the Visitor Center at High Bridge Trail State Park, where history and nature come together!

Begin your canoe and kayak adventure with a rite of Spring on the Chesapeake Bay.  Burning socks is a tradition among sailors near Annapolis.  We will not need them with our water shoes.  Please bring a pair of natural fiber socks for the ritual fire.  Then, join us for the first paddle of the season.  Cost.

Take a closer look at your surroundings in our monthly nature journaling classes.

Let's take a hike on the Mulberry Creek Boardwalk Trail and beyond!

Find out what lurks below the surface of the swamp in this fun dip-netting adventure!

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles.  How do we feed our animals?

Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517.

Stop by from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m  to explore the fascinating world of Virginia's INSECTS with hands-on activities.

Stop by from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to explore the amazing variety of Virginia's POLLINATORS with hands-on activities.

After April showers Mason neck is sure to be blooming with May flowers!

Join a park ranger for this competitive adventure on the one-mile loop Goodwin Lake Trail.

Our friends Hisstopher and Harrold planned a lunch date, and they want you to join.

Native plants can't survive without birds, and birds can't survive without native plants.

What animal inspired a popular children's game?

Join our staff for a guided tour of Mulberry Hill, the plantation home of Judge Paul Carrington, Virginian and Founding Father. Mulberry Hill was a working tobacco farm owned by the McPhails during the American Civil War and was used by Union General Wilson as his headquarters during the 1864 cavalry raid into Southside Virginia.

Nature journaling is the intersection of art, science, and curiosity.

Join us for a special guided tour uncovering the untold histories of High Bridge Trail State Park, conducted aboard a stretch golf cart.

This ranger-led hike, designed for friends, families, and well-behaved pets on leashes, will bring you on all or portions of Co-op and Forest Exploration Trails.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the trail around High Bridge with interesting historical items from the park.

Is the Chesapeake Bay healthy?

Go back in time in the historic village of Foster Falls.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

From antlions to zebra swallowtails, amazing insects are everywhere!

The Friends of Chippokes are sponsoring a Garden Tea at the Chippokes Conference Shelter.  Park visitors can enjoy savory and sweet treats, along with several types of tea.

Douthat Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

Did you know Eastern Box Turtles can live to be 100 years old?

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

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.

Holliday Lake State Park is buzzing with life this time of year.

Edge habitat is some of the best bird habitat.

Learn how Mother Nature can both inspire and help you create your next masterpiece.

Do you love animal skins and skeletons? Join us in looking at springtime skeletons.

Stop by our table at the turtle pond where a ranger will be stationed to provide information about Virginia’s native turtle species.

Slither on down and join the Park Ranger for an in depth look into the fascinating lives of some local reptiles.

Enjoy a scenic guided walk along the New River Trail. This easy one-mile round trip tour will take visitors outside one of the oldest mining operations in North America, the Austinville lead mines.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

How much do you know about Douthat State Park's past?

Discover the art of journaling in the wild with a ranger.

Did you know you can access six trails from the park picnic area?

The birding community would like the outdoors to be safe and inclusive to all.

Discover how fire was used by Virginia’s First Peoples to fell trees and build canoes, followed by a tasty treat *Pre-registration recommended.

Hop on over for a hands-on adventure into the world of frogs. Join park staff as we search for some of Virginia’s native frog species and their tadpoles.

As the sun dips low and the night draws near, we humans usually turn in for the night...but this is show time for bats!

Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.

Discover new birds at the Salt Fields during our Saltville field trip for the Life's Extras Birding Celebration.

Looking for a fun way to explore the park at your own pace?

Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

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

On the first Sunday of every month, our Self-care Sunday Series invites you to join in on various activities specially created to help us engage with the beautiful surroundings of Powhatan State Park.

Bows and arrows have been a part of human society for thousands of years and used for both survival and sport.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Have you ever wondered about the birds in your area?

Are you participating in No Meat May?