Not able to attend a ranger-led program?

This series of homeschool programs for students aged 8-12 will meet at the Visitor Center at Lake Anna State Park from 10am - 1pm on multiple dates.

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

Do YOU know what the Great Conjunction is?

Looking for something fun and educational to do while you're at the park?

Join a Ranger to learn about science and nature at Leesylvania State Park!

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.

Join a Ranger to learn about science and nature at Leesylvania State Park!

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

Who-who-whooooo's calling?

Grab your binoculars and get outside.  Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy will lead these monthly hikes to discover and identify birds at Sweet Run State Park. We will explore parts of this beautiful 900-acre preserve to see what lives in it and visit its diverse habitats.

Visiting the park and looking for a ranger-led activity?

The bald eagle soars wild and free over the Potomac River.

Discover the wonders of Phenology, the study of the seasonal and cyclical changes in nature, and create your own work of art.

Join us on January 25 at Princess Anne Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Festival Kickoff!

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

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.

There are many stories to tell about Sweet Run State Park.

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

Join a park ranger on a hike to the waterfall and back.

Fishing is a hobby and professional that has passed down from generation to generation.

Join us on January 25 at Princess Anne Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Festival Kickoff!

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! .

Douthat State Park is home to many fascinating mammals, including black bears.

Meet a Ranger at the Visitor Center for a guided hike to see if you can spot any of our winter birds.

Calling all naturalists!

Although our compound bows are not made of yew wood like traditional English longbows, they can still help you aim for new goals this year!

Come discover the world of self-publishing!

Keeping up with New Year's resolutions can be stressful.

Join the Northern Virginia Association of Rocketry (NOVAAR) Club as their model rockets go up, up, and away.

Join a ranger to create adorable DIY oyster shell ornaments, using paper napkins, oyster shells from the Potomac River, and a touch of decoupage.  Make a memorable piece to hang on the tree this coming year or a charm to 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.

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.

Discover the art of crafting your own paracord bracelet while learning how this versatile tool can prepare you for the unexpected.

This special craft program involves making fun edible ornaments that will serve winter birds as a dependable food source during the cold winter months.  Participants will make a natural bird feeder using pine cones, peanut butter, string, and birdseed.  While creating your bird feeder, learn about some of our common Virginia backyard winter birds.

Have you ever thought about making maple syrup at home?

Waterfowl are wonderful in winter!

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

You can help restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia’s rivers by participating in Mason Neck's Grasses for the Masses program.

Murders over moonshine rocked the town of Fayerdale in the 1920s and 30s, leaving a dying town remembered for tragedy rather than the mining operations that once made it a boomtown. Moonshining (illegal whiskey making) was quite prevalent in and around the Fairy Stone State Park area in the early 1900s. Jealousy, greed, and competition often led to feuds, brawls, and even killings.

Join us for "Tree Topia" as we uncover the magical realm of trees and their incredible role as habitats!

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

Discover our International Dark-Sky Park!

Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.

Join us for a presentation by guest speaker Bob Sutherland on "Navigating the Night Sky” and learn how to use key constellations to unlock the winter sky and reveal hidden gems he has photographed among the stars.

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.

Experience the charm of winter on the farm!

Every January, during National Hobby Month, folks all over the United States try new hobbies and celebrate their old ones, and Pocahontas State Park is the perfect place to do both.

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

Join the Rangers each week for story time!

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

Utilize the magical colors of the swamp during this arts and craft workshop!

Although our compound bows are not made of yew wood like traditional English longbows, they can still help you aim for new goals this year!

Ready, set, crawl, to join General Raphael, our non-releasable rescue eastern box turtle, as we explore more about her and the animal friends she shares her habitat with.

Did you know there was once a thriving "boom town" located where our lake is today?

You can help restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia’s rivers by participating in Mason Neck's Grasses for the Masses program.

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.

Bring your current project, plans, or patterns, and work with others doing the same.  If you don’t have a project but would like to contribute, we are looking for some clothing items that we can either wear or display at the park for special events.

Join a Ranger to learn about science and nature at Leesylvania State Park!

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

Join a Ranger to learn about science and nature at Leesylvania State Park!

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.

Bring your canine companion and join the B.A.R.K.

Join a Ranger to learn about science and nature at Leesylvania State Park!

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

Did you know January 31st is National Hot Chocolate Day?

Explore an enchanting evening amidst the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains as the sun sets and the world transitions from day to night!

Do YOU know what the Great Conjunction is?

Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of vernal pools.

Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.

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.

Join an interpretive ranger on a hike to the Fairy Stone Dam and Spillway.

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

Meet a Ranger at the Visitor Center for a guided hike to see if you can spot any of our winter birds.

How many snakes of Virginia can you name?

Douthat State Park is home to many fascinating mammals, including black bears.

Come hunt for shark teeth on the shoreline of the Potomac!

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

In honor of Groundhog Day join a ranger-led walk to determine if spring has arrived.

Join us to celebrate World Wetlands Day.

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.

Discover the art of crafting your own paracord bracelet while learning how this versatile tool can prepare you for the unexpected.

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

You can help restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia’s rivers by participating in Mason Neck's Grasses for the Masses program.

Groundhog Day is celebrated every February 2, and legend has it that if the curious critter sees its shadow, we'll have six more weeks of winter.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Murders over moonshine rocked the town of Fayerdale in the 1920s and 30s, leaving a dying town remembered for tragedy rather than the mining operations that once made it a boomtown. Moonshining (illegal whiskey making) was quite prevalent in and around the Fairy Stone State Park area in the early 1900s. Jealousy, greed, and competition often led to feuds, brawls, and even killings.

Turn your found fossils into wearable art!

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

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.

Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for a night of awe and wonder.

Too cold to paddle?

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.

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

Join the Rangers each week for story time!

Build your very own bug hotel to help provide a winter habitat for beneficial insects.  Your creation will offer insects a special space to hunker down for the winter where they can breed and grow!

Celebrate World Wetlands Day with a wagon ride!

This field-based game is a fun and safe way to examine the remarkable abilities of bats and the importance of preserving their habitats.

Ready, set, crawl, to join General Raphael, our non-releasable rescue eastern box turtle, as we explore more about her and the animal friends she shares her habitat with.