Events in Virginia State Parks

带上你的望远镜，到户外去吧。

"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 a ranger for a guided hike to look for winter birds.

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。

Join us for an exciting Ranger-led winter birding hike at Occoneechee State Park, where we will explore the various bird species that make the Southern Piedmont Region of Virginia their home during the winter months.

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.  Shortening is available for guests with peanut allergies.  While creating your bird feeder, learn about some of our common Virginia backyard winter birds.

每年一月，在全国爱好月期间，全美各地的人们都会尝试新的爱好并庆祝他们的旧爱好，而波卡洪塔斯州立公园是进行这两项活动的完美场所。

小天鹅以其引人注目的白色羽毛和修长优美的颈部而闻名，深受观鸟爱好者的喜爱。

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。

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。

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。

Join a ranger for a guided hike to look for winter birds.

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.

小天鹅以其引人注目的白色羽毛和修长优美的颈部而闻名，深受观鸟爱好者的喜爱。

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

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。

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

"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.

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。

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!

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

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

Join us in creating your very own bird feeder to put in our park or your back yard!

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.

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。

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。

自助游活动新河步道州立公园拥有超过127种鸟类；您一定能看到水禽、鸣禽，偶尔还能看到白头鹰和鱼鹰。

New River Trail State Park has more than 127 bird species including ducks, songbirds, and Bald Eagles.

The park is proud to be a part of this annual birdwatching event by providing a place for you to participate.

Self-Guided Activity  James River State Park has a wide variety of bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.

Self-Guided Activity  James River State Park has over 186 bird species; you're sure to see waterfowl, songbirds, and the occasional Bald Eagle and Osprey.

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。

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。

As winter continues, it becomes harder for our feathery friends to find food.

Friday, Feb.

Take a night time saunter with one of our interpreters and discover how owls master life after dark.

Start your Saturday with a peaceful hike as we search for some of the park’s most beloved bird species.

The park is proud to be a part of this annual birdwatching event by providing a place for you to participate.

Join the park (and the world) in participating in the 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count held Friday, February 13, through Monday, February 16, 2024.

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.

Love birds?

Ready to play detective?

情人节那天，加入我们，使用 ebird 和 Merlin Bird ID 应用程序观察我们周围的鸟类。

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!

快来参加这个有趣的观鸟宾果游戏来庆祝全国爱鸟日。

Bring songbirds to your backyard!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a wild twist.

Description: Join a ranger for an eye-opening look at nature’s clean-up crew!

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

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

It is time to search for even more birds!

The park is proud to be a part of this annual birdwatching event by providing a place for you to participate.

Join your fellow bird-lovers around the world in counting birds for science on February 13-16 for the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Explore the calming practice of bird journaling.

From finches to falcons, each bird beak serves a purpose.

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.

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. .

It is time to search for even more birds!

The park is proud to be a part of this annual birdwatching event by providing a place for you to participate.

Sweet Run may not be the first place that comes to mind for a backyard bird count, but this land has supported an active community of farmsteads and residences since the 1840s.

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

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。

该计划旨在向年轻参与者介绍自然世界的奇妙并培养对环境的欣赏。

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

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。

"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!

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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。

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。

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.

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.

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!

这个特殊的工艺项目包括制作有趣的可食用装饰品，作为冬季鸟类在寒冷冬季的可靠食物来源。参与者将使用松果、花生酱、绳子和鸟食制作天然喂鸟器。在制作喂鸟器时，了解一些常见的弗吉尼亚后院冬季鸟类。

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

和我们的护林员一起探索我们中央步道沿途的野生动物。

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。

"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.

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。

我们的公园以其生物多样性而闻名，是许多鸟类的家园。

快来参加这个有趣的观鸟宾果游戏来庆祝全国爱鸟日。

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。

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。

通过受绿光、红光启发的有趣游戏，探索鸟类、蝙蝠、蜜蜂和其他传粉昆虫如何帮助植物和花卉的生命周期。公园是属于每个人的。

Early spring is a time of subtle but exciting change, and this guided hike invites visitors to look closely for the first signs of the season waking up the forest and fields.

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。

As spring bursts back to life, our local wildflowers take center stage, painting the landscape with color and supporting an incredible web of biodiversity.

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。

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。

带上你的望远镜，到户外去吧。

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