Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

If you love birds, people who love birds, and moms, this is the event for you!

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" series on the second Saturday of each month.

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of birds with our Citizen Science Series, "Birdwatching Adventures." We invite nature enthusiasts of all levels to discover the wonders of avian life while contributing to scientific research through the renowned eBird platform.

Feel the joy of bluebird conservation as you learn about the Eastern Bluebird.

Who says you have to get up at the crack of dawn to go bird watching?

For decades, citizen science has helped increase bluebird populations.

Celebrate Mother's Day with a peaceful paddle to Caledon Marsh.

Want to know more about how our animal friends parented their young?

Growing up in the park trail walk.  What is it like raising a baby in the park?   From insects to birds, animals have different strategies for raising their young.  We will meet at the Pollinator Garden, share some different ways animals raise their young,  then walk towards Wortman Pond to see if we can find any young tadpoles, or froglets in the pond. .

Curious about how our animal friends raise their young?

Come view a resident Osprey nest along the New River in Fries, Virginia.

Native birds are crucial to our ecosystems!

Join us for our nature photography series!

Embark on an aquatic adventure "going up the food chain" through educational explorations and outdoor games.

Connect your family to nature with our special programming for Kids to Parks Day.

Have you ever wondered about the birds in your area?

Want to become a Junior Park Ranger?  Join us for some fun activities, games and arts & crafts.  We will have a Park Ranger dress up station, build your own bird house station, shell identification station and our self-guided Junior Ranger Booklets.    Saturday May 18th from 10 am to 12 pm.  All activities will be located at the Big Water Visitor Center. .

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Staunton River Battlefield State Park and Virginia Master Naturalists invite you to learn all about Eastern Bluebirds through the seasons.

Adventure into the outdoors and discover wildlife along the Trail with a ranger. All tiny participants will be given helpful hands-on bug finding tools for investigating nature signs.   Let's try to use all of our senses to see, smell, touch, track and observe.

To celebrate National Kids to Parks Day, the park is offering a Children's Prowl the Powell program.

Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day with a fun-filled evening in nature!

What would it be like to be able to see in the dark, strike prey like lightning, or soar through the air thousands of feet above the earth?

It's a bird!

Kids’ Activity Book: This free book contains activities for the young (or young at heart).

Find out what it takes to be an avid birder!

Check out the spring swing of Caledon and breathe in the fresh air of the forest.

Join us at Holliday Lake State Park for an immersive journey into the fascinating world of pollinators!

Pick up the Staunton River State Park bird identification list in the Visitor Center for this self-guided program.

A new discovery awaits your family with Sky Meadows' Discovery Backpacks.

We have some exciting self-guided activities launching this year; whether it's kayaking the New River, enjoying an audio tour, or becoming a Junior Ranger, there's something for everyone. Here is a list of what is available: Geocaching: This is a fun way to merge technology and outdoor exploration.

Belle Isle State Park has some great activities that you can do on your own schedule.

Schedule some fun at New River Trail State Park!

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