Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.
Earth Day Events
The theme for Earth Day 2024 is ‘Planet vs. Plastics’. How will you participate? See below ways you can invest your time and energy to make a difference for Virginia State Parks, and ultimately, our planet.
April 20, 2024 9:00 a.m. - April 27, 2024 4:00 p.m.
False Cape State Park False Cape State Park Visitor Center
Celebrate Earth Day 2024 at False Cape State Park all week long by supporting healthy and happy beaches.
April 24, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Occoneechee State Park Terrace Gardens
Join the rangers of Occoneechee State Park this Earth Day as we work to enhance the habitat of our historic Terrace Gardens for our pollinator friends.
April 26, 2024 1:00 p.m. - April 27, 2024 8:30 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Throughout the Park
Help us celebrate our planet with some special Earth Day programming: Friday, April 26: 1 p.m. Tree Identification Hike @ the Howe House Join us for a scenic hike around the historical Howe house and learn how to identify some of our native trees. 4 p.m. Claytor Crafts - Tree Cookies @ the Interpretive Campfire Circle in Campground D Create something special with natural materials found around the park.
April 27, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
High Bridge Trail State Park Charley's Waterfront Cafe Parking Lot, Main Street, Farmville, VA
In a partnership program with High Bridge Trail, the Margaret Watson Bird Club will have volunteers available to share their knowledge during this birding adventure.
April 27, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
Join park rangers and volunteers at Staunton River State Park as we host our annual Earth Day tree planting.
April 27, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Museum Front Lawn
In observance of Earth Day the Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum will host their Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser event on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Plant Sale Fundraiser will offer a variety of plants for purchase from $1 to $5, and all proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park.
April 27, 2024. 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Various Locations throughout the Park
Join us for Mason Neck State Park's Earth Day Celebration, where community unity meets nature's beauty!
April 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Did you know Twin Lakes State Park is in the Chesapeake Bay watershed?
April 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
What better way to end our Earth Day celebrations than learning about just that...the Earth!
April 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Main Visitor Center Courtyard
Earth Day is a time of celebration and appreciation here at First Landing.
April 27, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park Visitor Center
Upcycling Trash Art.
April 27, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Stock Creek Recreation Area
Join Natural Tunnel State Park in the re-opening and planting of our community garden space, “Tunnel Gardens.” Learn how to best pick native plants for your area, garden layout and design, and how native plants benefit our local pollinators.
April 27, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Discovery Area
Take care of your mother Earth by joining the more than one billion people worldwide who celebrate Earth Day annually.
April 27, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Interpretive Campfire Circle - Campground D
Take the fight to our invasive species!
April 27, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Bats spend winter months in a state of hibernation but start to spring back into their active stages in April.
April 27, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park Beach Building
Volunteer your time this Earth Day and help stop pollution.
April 28, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Main Visitor Center Courtyard
Earth Day is a time of celebration and appreciation here at First Landing.
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