Join a Master Naturalist in a search for creatures in our wetland area.

Join a Virginia Master Naturalist from 4-5 p.m. on a short trail hike to count birds.

Come and have fun making seed balls with mud!  This is a hands-on, family friendly program that will get your hands dirty.  We will meet at the picnic pavilion at the Clover Visitor Center.  Take home your seed ball or help us plant them in the park's pollinator pathway.

Join a park ranger for a guided tour of Mulberry Hill at Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a look at Virginia Judge Paul Carrington and his family, the McPhail's, and their experiences through the Wilson-Kautz Raid in 1864.

Join us at the Fort Hill fortifications for our “History Hike.” Visitors will discover the historical and cultural aspects surrounding the Staunton River Bridge with a focus on the importance of the site during the American Civil War. Come out and learn what victory or defeat meant for the North, South, and Enslaved African Americans.

Get up close and learn about why so many turtles call our park their home.  We will meet at the Clover Center and walk a half mile round trip to see turtles in their homes.  We will learn about the unique lives of turtles and why they are important to Virginia.   The trail descends gently to our wetland area.  Please wear proper shoes for uneven and slippery terrain.   This program is for all ages, but please leave your four legged pets at home for this one.   Please contact us if you have any mobility needs or questions about the program at 434-454-4312.

Join a Virginia Master Naturalist with binoculars and dip nets in the water as we discover why our wetlands are so rich in nature.   This program is family friendly.  We ask that you please dress for changing weather conditions and uneven terrain.   Please call the Clover Center at 434=454-4312 for more information.  .

Join us at the Staunton River Battlefield as we commemorate those of the United States Armed Forces who gave the last full measure of duty and devotion to the nation and its people. A ranger will discuss the battle that took place at the historic river bridge crossing and lay a ceremonial wreath in honor of the day’s observances.

Visit the park after school and learn how fun it can be to explore nature!  This program will include some nature journal entries with watercolors so that you can remember your adventure!   This activity is for ages 6-13, so bring a friend and meet us at the picnic pavilion rain or shine!

Join a park ranger for a guided tour of Mulberry Hill at Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a look at Virginia Judge Paul Carrington and his family, the McPhail's, and their experiences through the Wilson-Kautz Raid in 1864.

This program will highlight the flying insects that fly through our park! We will get some butterfly nets and try to catch some floating fancies as we learn about the types of bees that help and the ones to avoid. Join us to learn about the secret lives of dragonflies.   We will meet at the Clover Center and participants will discover the backpacks that we have available at the park when you visit. Please call the Clover Center at 434-454-4312 for more information.

Join us at Mulberry Hill where a ranger will discuss the importance of Juneteenth, one of many “freedom days” that began in Texas, now having gained popularity across the country today. A special program will discuss enslaved life at Mulberry Hill, with an examination of the institution during the wartime years. The program will cover what freedom looked like across the country and in Virginia, and how the former slaves of Mulberry Hill and the surrounding area maintained their newly found freedom.

Join us at the Clover Center for the 159th Anniversary of the Wilson-Kautz Raid and Battle of Staunton River Bridge. Park ranger and historian Zachary Pittard will discuss the concepts, orders, and ordeal of the Wilson-Kautz Raid in a broader context.

Join a park ranger for a guided tour of Mulberry Hill at Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a look at Virginia Judge Paul Carrington and his family, the McPhail's, and their experiences through the Wilson-Kautz Raid in 1864.

Join a park ranger for a guided tour of Mulberry Hill at Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a look at Virginia Judge Paul Carrington and his family, the McPhail's, and their experiences through the Wilson-Kautz Raid in 1864.

Join a park ranger for a guided tour of Mulberry Hill at Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a look at Virginia Judge Paul Carrington and his family, the McPhail's, and their experiences through the Wilson-Kautz Raid in 1864.

Join a park ranger for a guided tour of Mulberry Hill at Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a look at Virginia Judge Paul Carrington and his family, the McPhail's, and their experiences through the Wilson-Kautz Raid in 1864.

Join us at beautiful Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a walk along our trails with a local Virginia Master Naturalist and see what incredible things nature is doing this week in and around the park.

Join a park ranger for a guided tour of Mulberry Hill at Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a look at Virginia Judge Paul Carrington and his family, the McPhail's, and their experiences through the Wilson-Kautz Raid in 1864.

Join us at beautiful Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a walk along our trails with a local Virginia Master Naturalist and see what incredible things nature is doing this week in and around the park.

Join us at beautiful Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a walk along our trails with a local Virginia Master Naturalist and see what incredible things nature is doing this week in and around the park.

Join us as we explore and learn about the park's very special ecosystem along the Staunton River. We will use dip-nets to discover what lies beneath the surface on the water.

Join us at beautiful Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a walk along our trails with a local Virginia Master Naturalist and see what incredible things nature is doing this week in and around the park.

Join us at beautiful Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a walk along our trails with a local Virginia Master Naturalist and see what incredible things nature is doing this week in and around the park.

Join us as we explore Christmas Through the Years at Historic Mulberry Hill while the sweet smells of evergreen, wood smoke, and freshly baked confectioneries gently permeate the entrance hall and work their way into the parlors. The rooms will be candle and lantern lit, and the soft sounds of Christmas carols will instantly warm the spirits and minds of those seeking respite from the cold winter air. Walk into Mulberry Hill and experience a truly authentic and festive Christmas as we focus on what makes the holiday's special - creating memories with those we love.  The Historic Staunton River Foundation invites you for two days of refreshments, holiday music, sharing of Christmas traditions, decorations, crafts, and holiday shopping!

Join us as we explore Christmas Through the Years at Historic Mulberry Hill while the sweet smells of evergreen, wood smoke, and freshly baked confectioneries gently permeate the entrance hall and work their way into the parlors. The rooms will be candle and lantern lit, and the soft sounds of Christmas carols will instantly warm the spirits and minds of those seeking respite from the cold winter air. Walk into Mulberry Hill and experience a truly authentic and festive Christmas as we focus on what makes the holiday's special - creating memories with those we love.  The Historic Staunton River Foundation invites you for two days of refreshments, holiday music, sharing of Christmas traditions, decorations, crafts, and holiday shopping!

Join us at beautiful Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a walk along our trails with a local Virginia Master Naturalist and see what incredible things nature is doing this week in and around the park.

Looking for a way to get in the holiday spirit?

Looking for a way to get in the holiday spirit?

Looking for a way to get in the holiday spirit?

Join us at beautiful Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a walk along our trails with a local Virginia Master Naturalist and see what incredible things nature is doing this week in and around the park.

Join us at beautiful Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a walk along our trails with a local Virginia Master Naturalist and see what incredible things nature is doing this week in and around the park.

We invite you to learn about the shortest day of the year and the traditions that many cultures have shared of celebrating the return of the Sun. We will make a nature lantern for the winter season, or join us for decorating using natural items for the holidays.

Join us at beautiful Staunton River Battlefield State Park for a walk along our trails with a local Virginia Master Naturalist and see what incredible things nature is doing this week in and around the park.

Join a certified Virginia Master Naturalist for a nature hike through our beautiful forest surrounding the Visitor Center in a search for animal tracks. Bring your phone for pictures and help solve the mysteries of the critters that left them behind. If you're lucky, you may even see the animal in the wild from a safe distance!

Join us at the Fort Hill fortifications to discover the historical and cultural aspects surrounding the Staunton River Bridge with a focus on the importance of the site during the American Civil War. Come out and learn what victory or defeat meant for the North, South, and enslaved African Americans.

Join us at the Fort Hill fortifications to discover the historical and cultural aspects surrounding the Staunton River Bridge with a focus on the importance of the site during the American Civil War. Come out and learn what victory or defeat meant for the North, South, and enslaved African Americans.