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.

Art in the Park

Location of York River State Park in Virginia

Where

York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Amphitheater

When

April 30, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Want to learn how to combine science and art?  Love nature and want to learn to capture it in a creative way?  The Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (CBNERR) and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Marine Advisory Program invite you to participate in a FREE watercolor based nature journaling session at York River State Park.  Scientist with CBNEER~VA and VIMS will introduce the research being done at the park, and park staff will give an overview of the cultural resources on site.  Then, Anna Melhorn, William & Mary biology major and studio art minor, will lead a one hour watercolor and nature journaling session.  All art supplies will be provided including two nature journaling texts.  Limited registration ~ 15 participants.  Must be 12 years old and older to participate.  To register, send your name, email, and how many in your group to Sara Nuss at mcguire@vims.edu.

paint and journal life on the York

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Arts/Crafts/Photography Workshops

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