Events in Virginia State Parks

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

We will take a short, easy hike around Green Hill Pond and explore what lives in and around it.

Come join the party!

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide.

Not all bees live in hives.

Take a wagon ride to the scenic Tye Overlook and enjoy the prettiest view for miles around.

Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our visitor center.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

What is a seed bomb?

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

Not all bees live in hives.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

We will take a short, easy hike around Green Hill Pond and explore what lives in and around it.

Whether this is your first time, or you have been here before, enjoy a wonderful evening on us.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide.

What bird lives most of its life on the ground, can fly as fast as a car, and was almost our national bird?

What is a seed bomb?

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide.

There is more to cooking than a fire and a pan.

This is a special event that comes once a year, so don’t miss out. This unique program is presented by the Yapatoko. They will be sharing their culture, stories, drums and dancing. Be prepared to join in and celebrate Native American history.

This is a special event that comes once a year, so don’t miss out. This unique program is presented by the Yapatoko. They will be sharing their culture, stories, drums and dancing. Be prepared to join in and celebrate Native American history.

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark-Sky Association?

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our visitor center.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We will take a short, easy hike around Green Hill Pond and explore what lives in and around it.

Not all bees live in hives.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

What bird lives most of its life on the ground, can fly as fast as a car, and was almost our national bird?

Whether this is your first time, or you have been here before, enjoy a wonderful evening on us.

Not all bees live in hives.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

There is more to cooking than a fire and a pan.

Ever wonder what kind of animals are out and about during the night? Our wetlands serve multiple purposes, but they are excellent hunting grounds for many of our nocturnal animals. We will show you how they use these skills with some hands-on activities. Wear some comfortable closed-toe shoes for this evening tour through our wetlands.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our visitor center.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

What bird lives most of its life on the ground, can fly as fast as a car, and was almost our national bird?

Whether this is your first time, or you have been here before, enjoy a wonderful evening on us.

Not all bees live in hives.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

There is more to cooking than a fire and a pan.

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark-Sky Association?

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our visitor center.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

What bird lives most of its life on the ground, can fly as fast as a car, and was almost our national bird?

Whether this is your first time, or you have been here before, enjoy a wonderful evening on us.

National Public Lands Day is one of the nation's largest single-day volunteer activity.

Not all bees live in hives.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

There is more to cooking than a fire and a pan.

Ever wonder what kind of animals are out and about during the night? Our wetlands serve multiple purposes, but they are excellent hunting grounds for many of our nocturnal animals. We will show you how they use these skills with some hands-on activities. Wear some comfortable closed-toe shoes for this evening tour through our wetlands.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our visitor center.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

What bird lives most of its life on the ground, can fly as fast as a car, and was almost our national bird?

Whether this is your first time, or you have been here before, enjoy a wonderful evening on us.

Not all bees live in hives.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

There is more to cooking than a fire and a pan.

Ever wonder what kind of animals are out and about during the night? Our wetlands serve multiple purposes, but they are excellent hunting grounds for many of our nocturnal animals. We will show you how they use these skills with some hands-on activities. Wear some comfortable closed-toe shoes for this evening tour through our wetlands.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our visitor center.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

What bird lives most of its life on the ground, can fly as fast as a car, and was almost our national bird?

Whether this is your first time, or you have been here before, enjoy a wonderful evening on us.

Explore the mighty James River and soak in the cool temperatures and fall colors.

Explore the mighty James River and soak in the cool temperatures and fall colors.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

There is more to cooking than a fire and a pan.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our visitor center.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

What bird lives most of its life on the ground, can fly as fast as a car, and was almost our national bird?

Whether this is your first time, or you have been here before, enjoy a wonderful evening on us.

Explore the mighty James River and soak in the cool temperatures and fall colors.

Explore the park while searching for its feathered residents during this transformational time of the year.  Members from the Margret Watson Bird Club of Farmville will lead participants on a short bird walk around Green Hill Pond and the park’s wetland impoundment.

Explore the mighty James River and soak in the cool temperatures and fall colors.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

There is more to cooking than a fire and a pan.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our visitor center.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

What bird lives most of its life on the ground, can fly as fast as a car, and was almost our national bird?

Whether this is your first time, or you have been here before, enjoy a wonderful evening on us.

This is a unique opportunity to experience a different perspective on camping.

Discover how fire affects our world and how we attempt to harness its power.

What is a seed bomb?