Events in Virginia State Parks

The story of a man who built himself into a leader through sheer discipline, sharp intellect, and a refusal to do anything halfway, this program follows Andrew Humphreys from his early years as a driven young engineer to his rise as one of the most respected officers in the Union Army.

Do you want to witness the art of Gyotaku fish printing, an ancient craft where you can create your own fish masterpiece?

春天来了，正是观鸟的最佳时机！

我们都享用了美味的餐点，住在我们游客中心的蛇也一样。

Westmoreland State Park is a special place known for rare and common fossils, including the most desirable and sought after - shark teeth you can find along our shoreline.

Did you know Raccoons can remember solutions to tasks and have “hands” like ours?

Come join our Rangers in celebrating the Highland Maple Festival!

今天早上做，今晚就用。

Walk through history by touring Sky Meadows' historic Mount Bleak House.

Frogs calling are a true sign of spring.   Frogs and toads rely on water from places like ponds and wetlands to lay their eggs, and many species never stray far from a body of water.

What's under that rock?

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.

Come join us for Women's History Month to learn about the historical figures who helped shape the Widewater Peninsula.  Margaret Brent - English colonist, Catholic landowner, attorney - An unmarried woman who moved to the colonies, and stayed unwed, was strange enough.

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。

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.

什么是底栖生物以及它们如何在小溪中生存？

学习基本射箭的基本知识，根据公园里发现的文物，我们知道人类在这里练习这项技能已有数千年的历史。

Ever heard of a seed bomb?

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.

我们的两栖动物和爬行动物生活在哪里？

与我们的护林员一起探索雄伟的白尾鹿的秘密。

With the park's miles of woodland trails and grassy expanses, you’re sure to see some of the mushrooms that are native to this part of the east coast year-round.  Join us for a basic introduction to fungi in our Visitors Center Discovery Room, then come with us on a short hike to see what fungi we can discover.

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

Basket weaving has been an important craft for thousands of years. Stop by our campfire to learn about the history of weaving in the area, as well as how to harvest and weave Japanese honeysuckle (and other invasive plants).

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。

Come join our Rangers in celebrating the Highland Maple Festival!

“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. Meet at the Visitor Center before the hike.

Join us on World Water Day for a Hungry Mother Lake clean-up.

Ever wonder where rainwater goes after it hits the ground?

Join us to test the quality of the water in Stock Creek.

有一位小探险家，他还不会爬行，但还没准备好与幼儿园的兄弟姐妹一起徒步旅行吗？Tyke Hike 非常适合小腿。徒步路线距离不到一英里，大部分都适合婴儿车行走。在这一小时的冒险中，护林员将帮助您的孩子发现大自然中的奇妙事物。

Spring brings about lots of change in our natural world.

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。

召集所有少年游骑兵！

水手溪战场历史州立公园的游客中心设有一个博物馆，馆内陈列着多年来在美国内战的最后一场主要战役（即6年 4 月1865日在弗吉尼亚州爆发）所在地发现的众多珍贵文物。

希尔斯曼故居 (Hillsman House) 是国家历史地标，公众可申请参观。

游客全年均可从日出到日落参加水手溪战场自助驾车游。

水手溪战场提供六条自助徒步路线，路线上设有历史标记，供公众全年白天（日出至日落）探索。

与我们一起在克莱托湖州立公园进行真实或虚拟的徒步旅行，近距离观察一些美丽的本地树木。

您是否知道 Haven Howe 是弗吉尼亚州环境改革的早期倡导者？亲自或以虚拟方式参与，我们将欣赏豪宅的精湛工艺，并了解其建造者、居住者和历史。

在 Howe House 后面的钓鱼区停下来看看我们的 EnChroma 色盲风景观察器。

帮助我们制作这个神秘遗址的延时摄影，为公民科学做出贡献。

与 Track Trails 一起进行徒步旅行冒险！

通过参观我们的游览点，回到过去，这些游览点与我们过去几年在克莱托湖州立公园和克莱托湖收集的照片和视频位于同一位置。

Groups or individuals can adopt a section of a trail or a trail within our 7-mile park trail system.

Request a ranger to give your family or group a chance to get a more personalized experience at Claytor Lake State Park.

Earn your junior ranger patch through a variety of programs and fun family activities.  Visit the park office (the Howe House), gift shop, or contact station for a copy of our junior ranger booklet, or you can download it from the link below.

Nothing beats a ranger-led program in one of our parks.

Whether you're a classroom teacher, homeschool instructor, club sponsor, or anything in between, Douthat State Park is a great place to bring your group for a day of hands-on, outdoor learning.

无论您是老师、夏令营辅导员、家庭学校指导员还是团队领导，我们都欢迎您与 Widewater 州立公园一起安排您团队的下一次实地考察或教育计划！

与 Track Trails 一起进行徒步旅行冒险！

无论您的角色是教师、家庭学校指导员、俱乐部赞助商或其他，我们都邀请您计划您团队的下一次双湖州立公园实地考察之旅。

Looking for hands-on, memorable outdoor learning?

Wake up, lace up, and head outside with the Friends of Seven Bends State Park Walker's Club!  Join the group every Monday and Friday at 7:50 a.m. on a morning hike to enjoy cool air, quiet trails, and amazing views.

无论您是老师、家庭学校指导员、俱乐部赞助商还是其他任何人员，我们都邀请您计划您的团队下一次前往仙女石州立公园的实地考察。

Earn your Junior Ranger badge at Sky Meadows State Park!

由国家公园 BARK 推出

步行前往参观天然隧道，享受自助游览的乐趣。

当您探索荒野路碉堡及其周边地区时，您会发现这座建筑的独特之处，以及18世纪边疆地区人们通常使用什么来生存。

Stop by the Visitor Center and pick up a copy of a self-guided brochure on the “Common Trees of Virginia”.

由国家公园 BARK 推出

Whether you're a classroom teacher, homeschool instructor, club sponsor, or anything in between, Leesylvania State Park is a great place to bring your group for hands-on, outdoor learning.

贝尔岛州立公园正在寻找下一代护林员，您准备好尝试一下了吗？

贝尔岛州立公园有一些很棒的活动，您可以根据自己的时间安排进行。

新河曾一度标志着内陆边疆的最西端。

Stop by Hungry Mother's Discovery Center and ask the front desk rangers about our Park Packs.

Make your park visit even more exciting by stopping by the Visitor Center to pick up an Adventure Pack!

Ready for a modern-day treasure hunt?

Stop by the Visitor Center for a list of items to find.

Did you know that James River State Park is an International Dark Sky Park?

Become a Junior Ranger today and earn your Official Junior Ranger Badge!

Come meet our turtle and snake animal ambassadors and explore the museum to learn about the history of the James River and the wildlife that calls this park home through interactive displays and taxidermy exhibits.

公园内有超过12英里的美丽徒步小径，难度从容易到中等不等。

您是否正在为孩子们寻找一项既有趣又有教育意义的活动？

通过地理藏宝探索公园的秘密。

在公园里骑自行车是一项很棒的活动。

史密斯山湖是钓鱼的最佳地点。

The night sky is alive with shifting constellations all year long.

Swing by the kiosk at the Spillway, grab one of our special adventure brochures, and gear up for some messy, hands-on fun with our seasonal scavenger hunts for kids.

Ready to turn your hike into a woodland quest?

Stop by the Discovery Center and grab a booklet that will take your whole family on an adventure through time at Hungry Mother State Park.

Find the special Track Trail kiosk at the corner of Parking Lot 6 and grab a brochure packed with adventures just for kids.

If you like to paddle and are excited to discover the native plants and wildlife that thrive here at Hungry Mother, you’re in the right place.