Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

Help Birds Weather Winter

This event has been canceled.
Canceled because of predicted adverse weather.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Location of Chippokes State Park in Virginia

Where

Chippokes State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 23883.
Quayle Classroom

When

Jan. 24, 2026. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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.

Take your creation home and place it somewhere you think your backyard birds will enjoy. Observing birds provides endless entertainment, if you can, hang your creation somewhere that allows for your viewing pleasure.

An upclose image of a handmade birdfeeder using birdseed and a pinecone.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-294-3728
Email Address: Chippokes@dcr.virginia.gov