Events in Virginia State Parks

西南弗吉尼亚博物馆历史州立公园现正接受“时光缝补”被子展的参赛作品。

关于 Sweet Run 州立公园，有很多故事可以讲。

Join us at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park for our “Birding in the Gap” series, held on the second Saturday of each month during the months of February, April, June and November.

Looking for a way to give back to nature and enjoy the outdoors?

回到过去，在高桥步道州立公园体验美国内战士兵的日常生活。

This program will train guests to focus on the present moment, observe their thoughts and feelings without judgment, and enhance their awareness of the mind-body connection.

与梅森内克之友和费尔法克斯自然大师一起参加有意义的一天志愿园艺工作！

Join the rangers to give back a bit of your time and help maintain the beauty of York River.

每隔一个星期六，与我们一起前往梅奥河步道探索未来的梅奥河州立公园。您还将发现一些有关当地野生动物以及威廉·伯德对该地区的探索的有趣事实。

Known by many as a time of rebirth and renewal, spring brought welcome change to both the fields and the forest of Virginia’s frontier.

The Timberneck House got a new paint job last year!

Join us in discovering the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal wetlands.

Step out on the trail to search for springtime renewal.

觉得自己发现了外星人？

成为一名猫头鹰食丸侦探，我们将分析猫头鹰留下的线索。

Blink and you might miss them—spring’s wildflowers don’t stick around for long!

这个周末参观天然桥可以激发您内心的艺术家，因为罗尼·纳夫罗斯基会教您如何在羽毛上作画。

Meaningful, spontaneous conversations can inspire curiosity and foster deeper engagement with community programs!

Celebrate an American icon at Caledon, where the bald eagle soars wild and free over the Potomac River. We'll take a wagon ride to the river and walk along the beach, where we aim to watch eagles as they nest and perch along the shore.

加入我们，我们将打开老诺福克和西部守车518517的大门。

它是一只鸟、一架飞机、还是一只蝙蝠？

Join a community celebration of all things Jefferson and Natural Bridge with family-friendly activities along Cedar Creek trail.

这个地方，这片土地，和时间一样古老。

After this cold winter, get ready for spring planting.

Have you heard the joke about frogs?

在树叶重新回到树木之前，阳光会到达森林地面，为早春的花朵提供绽放的能量！

Join our volunteer John Duncan on a short stroll and tour of the historic Howe House as we discuss how the park came to be.

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.

Join use for a garden clean-up at Holliday Lake State Park as we work together to support and enhance vital pollinator habitat.

踏上迷人的春池世界之旅。

Come explore the historic town of Fries! A park ranger will share stories of local history and show what remains of the once thriving textile industry.

Unsure or unable to participate in walks over uneven forested terrain but have a desire to know nature better?

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！

Join Imagine Well Being hosts, Lauren and Suzanne for a restorative spring afternoon where fresh air, budding trees, and the quiet rhythms of spring invite a return to balance.

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。

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

杜塞特湖是一些大型美丽鳟鱼的家园。

Teens and adults are invited to slow down, step outside, and discover how nature journaling can change the way you notice the world around you.

快来与 Ranger Myrtle（我们的红耳龟）、Ranger Scout（我们的西部猪鼻蛇）和 Ranger Brutus（我们的铜斑蛇）见面并打招呼，了解这些护林员对双湖州立公园如此特别的原因。公园是属于每个人的。

Drawing on years of dog training experience and a passion for our parks, join Ranger Rachel in the pilot program designed to bring training to the trails and help your dog become their best park-ready companion.

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.

Take your first shot at archery in this beginner-friendly workshop.

Once a proud example of Georgian architecture, Lexington now exists as ruins and memories as the home of George Mason V. Learn about the architecture, archaeology, and landscape that tell the story of life on the Mason Neck Peninsula. This presentation will take place in the Visitor Center, and seating will be limited .

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a bird?

通过生活在切萨皮克湾的动物来探索切萨皮克湾！

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。

与护林员会面，在加拉克斯悠闲地进行下午散步。

Vernal pools are shallow, temporary pools that typically form in early spring.

在树叶重新回到树木之前，阳光会到达森林地面，为早春的花朵提供绽放的能量！

1920年代和30年代，因私酿酒而发生的谋杀案震惊了费耶代尔镇，这座濒临倒闭的小镇因悲剧而被人们铭记，而不是因为曾经让这里繁荣的采矿作业。1900初，私酿酒（非法酿造威士忌）在仙女石州立公园地区及其周边地区相当盛行。嫉妒、贪婪和竞争常常导致仇恨、争吵，甚至杀戮。

Ever wondered what stories Douthat State Park holds?

Did you know Westmoreland State Park has a beach where you can find fossils?

您想过为什么这个公园有两个湖吗？

Do you know how fossils are formed?

与护林员一起了解气象与。

尽管我们并不总是能发现它们，但我们可以通过它们留下的足迹和痕迹知道它们就在附近。

Bloodroot, Dutchman's Breeches, Cutleaf Toothwort, oh my!

树木具有神奇的功效，它为我们提供许多重要的日常用品，以及我们呼吸的大部分氧气。

Want to learn how to go geocaching?

森林里充满了美味和危险的东西，但你能分辨出哪些是美味，哪些是危险吗？

与我们一起参加穿越 False Cape 州立公园的特别夜间徒步旅行。

如果您与我们一起在奇波克斯州立公园露营，我们诚挚邀请您参加由护林员主持的特别晚间篝火晚会。

Join a park interpreter on a walk to listen to the sounds of spring- the calls of the frogs.

你对我们这些有鳞片的朋友了解多少？

Experience the sights and sounds of the park at sunset with a leisurely guided hike beginning at 7:30 p.m. from the main parking lot.

与里士满天文学会的天文学家一起度过一个充满敬畏和惊奇的夜晚。

回到过去，在高桥步道州立公园体验美国内战士兵的日常生活。

This archery session for beginners and provides shooting time for the more experienced. It begins with instruction time on archery equipment, technique, and safety.

我们都享用了美味的餐点，住在我们游客中心的蛇也一样。

关于 Sweet Run 州立公园，有很多故事可以讲。

"Wisdom from the Wild" is a monthly series that will lead you on wonder-filled journey to recovering your sense of belonging and finding your truest self, rooted in the rhythms and raptures of nature.

沿着几十年前私酒贩子的足迹前行。

Looking to get hooked on a new hobby?

在游客中心停留并有机会通过望远镜观察太阳。

随着春天在自然隧道州立公园的到来，森林地面开始呈现大自然赋予的鲜艳色彩。

在树叶重新回到树木之前，阳光会到达森林地面，为早春的花朵提供绽放的能量！

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。

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。

Interested in learning about archery in an adult setting?

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.

Step into the past on a guided hike through the park.

地理藏宝将全球定位系统 (GPS) 技术与大自然相结合，为世界各地的寻宝者提供冒险体验。

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.

Search for salamanders as they quest for vernal pools!

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a bird?

Want to save the bees, butterflies, birds, and more?  Just plant native!  Even the smallest pollinator-friendly patch will make a difference.  At our pollinator garden workshop, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started and receive a planning packet to help create your own pollinator habitat at home.

您是否热爱大自然、环境教育并希望有所作为？

"A small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can indeed change the world." - Margaret Meade, Anthropologist Do you have a passion for teaching and being outdoors?

享受由自然学家带领的徒步旅行，了解周围盛开和生长的植物。这次轻松的徒步旅行将带领游客穿过我们公园沿河的落叶林，让他们有机会在地球上生物多样性最丰富的地方之一欣赏新河的一些本土野花和树木！请穿舒适的步行鞋，根据天气穿衣，并携带充足的水和零食。

Have you seen the Blue Bird Boxes at Mason Neck and wondered who lives there, and why they are necessary? This program is perfect for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the small but important conservation efforts happening right here in the park. After the discussion, we will go for a short walk to view some of the boxes. Meet interpreters at the Visitor Center. .

Join the Friends of Twin Lakes for a fun gardening workshop. The Friends have a variety of seeds to choose from and some seedlings.

This is a “casting” call for miniatures enthusiasts and historic craft fans!

From the role of ‘good fire’ in restoring forests to the many ways we thoughtfully steward wildlife and habitats, this talk, presented by Mel Perry, highlights how Virginia State Parks keep nature in balance.

在荒野路碉堡驻足，回到过去，体验边境生活的各个方面。

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。

Do you think you know some of the animals that reside here?

您是否知道，在我们今天的湖泊所在地，曾经有一个繁荣的“新兴小镇”？

当森林里有一棵树倒下时，接下来会发生什么？

April showers bring May flowers.  For the month of April, homeschoolers will learn about the water cycle, water pollution, and how it affects us and the environment.