Events in Virginia State Parks

"As long as a live, I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing." -- John Muir Widewater State Park is pleased to offer Bird Walks from November 2025 thru March 2026!  Join an experienced birder on an exploration of our incredibly diverse park throughout the cooler months.

Join our Rangers and Volunteers in keeping our beach free of litter!

了解哪些爬行动物和两栖动物以 First Landing 为家！探索室位于步道中心内，欢迎所有年龄段的人前来。

Start your weekend with fresh air, beautiful scenery, camaraderie, and a feeling of accomplishment.

快来探索自助出版的世界！

Think opossums are just pesky critters?

If you enjoy fly fishing or plan to try it someday, consider learning to tie your own flies.  Considered a hobby on its own by many, tying flies is both an art and a science.  Our Fly Tying Workshop will teach you the fundamentals of the craft and walk you through creating at least one fly to take home.  The workshop is free but advanced sign up is required.  All equipment and materials are provided by Trout Unlimited.   SIGN UP HERE.

Join us for a guided Winter Discovery Hike along the Buck Lick Trail and experience the quiet beauty of the forest in its cold-weather stillness.

Join us at Occoneechee State Park for a Ranger- led hike through the Beaver Pond Trail.

Join one of Mason Neck's interpreters along the Bay View Trail to discover the rich history of Mason Neck State Park. This program explores the changing relationships between people and the land, from early river-based communities and agricultural use to modern conservation efforts that preserve wildlife habitat and open space.

We let the dogs in! Stop by the Visitor Center during a special visiting hour and learn to follow the B.A.R.K Ranger principles, complete a paw-friendly activity, and take the pledge.

您是否知道，如果美国人回收十分之一的报纸，每年就可以节省25万棵树？

Have you ever wanted to identify the different birds in your yard or even start bird watching as a hobby?  If so, this program is for you.  We'll go over the basics of finding and identifying birds, the basic equipment you might need, as well as some tips to help you make the most of your birding adventures!

黑熊是栖息在杜塞特州立公园的众多令人难以置信的哺乳动物之一。

通过在蛇的栖息地图像中发现隐藏的蛇来练习您的侦探技能，并发现如何最好地避开有毒的蛇。

了解自然形成的石十字背后的传说，并前往公园内的特殊地点寻找自己的“仙女石”。在简单介绍您要寻找的内容后，我们将前往现场。

边走边读一个故事。从 CCC 博物馆开始，按照您自己的节奏开始您的探索和故事时间。

这次历史建筑之旅旨在突出琼斯 - 斯图尔特大厦当时的建筑、设计、家具、特殊风格、华丽的装饰和墙壁内的故事。

This popular activity gives you the chance to glean the makings of a s'more while enjoying a geocaching adventure.

On April 6, 1865, Lucy Hillsman and Catherine Brown huddled in the farmhouse basement, bracing their children as thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers clashed all around them.

Have you ever found yourself in need of a length of string while out in the wilderness?

Slow down and take in the beauty of the James River and its vibrant landscapes!

Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!

Ever wondered what a skunk’s fur feels like or how big a bobcat’s skull really is?

Some Invasive species are pretty to look at, but they have a big impact on our native ecosystem.

通过生活在切萨皮克湾的动物来探索切萨皮克湾！

这个地方，这片土地，和时间一样古老。

Meet Maverick, our corn snake animal ambassador, as he helps teach us about the hidden world of our scaly friends and the good that they do for our environment.

Happy National Squirrel Day!

Bundle up and join us for a peaceful winter walk as we explore the James River State Park in search of its seasonal birdlife!

Through trail, stone, and timber, the CCC carved a legacy that still shapes Douthat today.

了解本土植物在内战时期医学中发挥的重要作用，因为医生和士兵都依靠它们来治疗各种疾病和伤害。

Have you ever seen a 'timberdoodle' dance in the twilight sky?

Join us for a flexible Stewardship Sunday, offering both self-guided and ranger-led opportunities to lend a hand and give back to Mother Nature.

我们都享用了美味的餐点，住在我们游客中心的蛇也一样。

Raccoons, skunks, and opossums often find food in what we discard, but scavenging through garbage has plenty of dangers.

Humans aren't the only ones who build amazing structures.  Insects, birds, and mammals are among the many animals who create complex homes for themselves.  Let's take a look into the world of these master builders of the animal kingdom.

参加4小时的导览游，游览后湾国家野生动物保护区和福尔斯角州立公园！

了解自然形成的石十字背后的传说，并前往公园内的特殊地点寻找自己的“仙女石”。在简单介绍您要寻找的内容后，我们将前往现场。

Slow down, observe, and discover what’s happening in the woods.

Take a fascinating hike and discover the rich history of James River State Park, from ancient fossils to the American Civil War and beyond.

On April 6, 1865, Lucy Hillsman and Catherine Brown huddled in the farmhouse basement, bracing their children as thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers clashed all around them.

Dozens of birds and other animals migrate to and from Mason Neck each year, while others hibernate to escape the cold.

Westmoreland State Park is home to four different ambassador animals: Reba the corn snake, Stevie the king snake, and two red-eared sliders, Venus and Jennika.

Winter offers the best chance of observing the rainbow swamp here at First Landing.

We let the dogs in! Stop by the Visitor Center during a special visiting hour and learn to follow the B.A.R.K Ranger principles, complete a paw-friendly activity, and take the pledge.

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat.

Join us for a special Black History Month program at Green Pastures Recreation Area, a park originally built for African Americans during the era of segregation.

Did you know that Westmoreland is one of the six original State Parks in Virginia?

通过本次实践研讨会，探索永恒的松针编织篮艺术并释放您的创造力。

 Join your hosts, the directors of Imagine Well Being as you settle into the quiet calm of winter at Sweet Run State Park.

享受冬季观鸟探险，探索鸭子的种类和栖息地。在不到一英里的距离内，我们将在浅水池、潮汐溪流和河流中寻找水禽。该地区还经常发现白头鹰。

"A track is a window to the past of an animal.

当您加入我们与弗吉尼亚州自然学家协会 (CPVMN) 当地中央皮埃蒙特分会的合作计划时，您可以见证两栖动物的生命周期并近距离观察水生无脊椎动物。

The Friends of York River State Park is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the mission of the park: We champion the unique natural, historical, and cultural resources of York River State Park's estuarine environment.

Meet us at the library in Appomattox where a ranger will read a story about wildlife, and then we will have a snack and do a simple craft together. Everyone is welcome to attend with the understanding that this program is intended for preschool patrons.

Meet us at the library in Appomattox where a ranger will read a story about wildlife, and then we will have a snack and do a simple craft together. Everyone is welcome to attend with the understanding that this program is intended for preschool patrons.

"A track is a window to the past of an animal.

就像毛毛虫会生长和变化一样，我们的毛毛虫俱乐部计划旨在帮助您的孩子成长和变化。

来自李斯尔瓦尼亚州立公园的护林员将带着您的孩子进行一次自然探险，包括阅读、游戏和手工艺。

Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is thrilled to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program!

From the small eastern screech owl to the great horned owl, eight species of owls call Virginia home part or all of the year.   Get a glimpse into the mysterious world of our elusive nocturnal raptors.

Some Invasive species are pretty to look at, but they have a big impact on our native ecosystem.

了解自然形成的石十字背后的传说，并前往公园内的特殊地点寻找自己的“仙女石”。在简单介绍您要寻找的内容后，我们将前往现场。

Let your Friday afternoons be filled with natural  and historical wonders.  Join us for a closer look at some of the interesting things about our ecosystem and region.

与我们的教育大使 Gertie 和 Birdie 见面，并与我们知识渊博的护林员互动，看看他们如何照顾这些可爱的小动物。

您见过或听过猫头鹰在夜里叫吗？

带上你的望远镜，到户外去吧。

Perfect for beginners.

Join a volunteer for a guided birding walk throughout the park.

With roots in the ancient world, and an art flourishing in the 18th century, caning became a symbol of wealth and statues throughout Europe.

We are looking for eager volunteers to help us repair our trails! Our park features six miles of scenic trails that wind through our forests to ponds, overlooks, wetlands and beaches.

成为美国青蛙观察组织“饥饿母亲分会”的会员、志愿者和公民科学家。

了解哪些爬行动物和两栖动物以 First Landing 为家！探索室位于步道中心内，欢迎所有年龄段的人前来。

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat.

您想过为什么这个公园有两个湖吗？

Celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Week with us!

Let's walk back in time through the exhibits here at Occoneechee State Park and learn about the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation.

您想有机会探索波瓦坦州立公园的步道并结识新朋友吗？

Join us for a guided Winter Discovery Hike along the Buck Lick Trail and experience the quiet beauty of the forest in its cold-weather stillness.

成为大自然的管家，同时建设当地社区并与附近热爱户外活动的人们建立联系。与梅森内克州立公园游客中心的护林员会面，简短谈论保护问题，并获取清理冲上海岸线或散落在小径和休闲区的垃圾的物资。清理日是自定进度的，因此请尽可能多地花时间清理我们的海岸线，为公园带来改变。

蟾蜍生活在哪里？

This annual community-wide event is co-sponsored by Central Piedmont Virginia Master Naturalists, Bear Creek Lake State Park, and Virginia Cooperative Extension 4-H.

非洲奴隶制是如何在弗吉尼亚殖民地开始的？他们是否寻求摆脱奴隶制的自由？有没有欧洲契约奴和美洲原住民也反抗他们的命运？与我们同行，您将发现反叛阴谋和勇敢逃亡的故事，以及他们如何克服弗吉尼亚州潮水地区的艰难地形以躲避压迫者。

Discover Caledon’s rocky past with a fun mix of learning and adventure! Enjoy a wagon ride through the forest, examine local rock features, and explore the shoreline of the Potomac River while learning how nature formed this special place.

Come celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 23-27) with us.

Have you ever wanted to identify the different birds in your yard or even start bird watching as a hobby?  If so, this program is for you.  We'll go over the basics of finding and identifying birds, the basic equipment you might need, as well as some tips to help you make the most of your birding adventures!

黑熊是栖息在杜塞特州立公园的众多令人难以置信的哺乳动物之一。

了解自然形成的石十字背后的传说，并前往公园内的特殊地点寻找自己的“仙女石”。在简单介绍您要寻找的内容后，我们将前往现场。

Throughout the years, Amelia County has produced countless remarkable individuals who have left an enduring mark on regional and national history.

加入我们，免费参观雪松山会议中心的历史之旅。

Slow down and take in the beauty of the James River and its vibrant landscapes!

您是否为打结而苦恼？

Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!

Join our rangers as we complete the new 2026 Junior Ranger Activity Booklet to earn a badge and become a certified Junior Ranger!

Ever wondered what a skunk’s fur feels like or how big a bobcat’s skull really is?

在荒野路碉堡驻足，回到过去，体验边境生活的各个方面。

Our animal ambassadors Hisstopher and Harrold want to meet you!

该公园占地两千多英亩，湿地和树林中生活着各种各样的生物。与我们的博物学家/护林员会面，他们将帮助您探索公园生态系统中的水生生物、昆虫、哺乳动物和植物。

通过生活在切萨皮克湾的动物来探索切萨皮克湾！