The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

This special introductory program is designed to provide an in depth look at the fossils that have been found along the Potomac River.  We will explore the world of fossils and the ones that occur here.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Come and join us for our volunteer-based beach cleanup on October 12!

Westmoreland State Park is proud to partner with Blue Star Families, Wilderness Inquiry, Canoemobile, and other collaborators for a mission focused day.

Creating art in the great outdoors is a wonderful wellness activity for all ages to enjoy.

Join a ranger to complete your very own light catcher.

Have you ever found a piece of colored glass or bottle along the shoreline that appears frosted, weathered, and tumbled almost as if it were stone?

Come and join us for our monthly Trail Workday on October 19!

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Become a Junior Ranger today at Westmoreland State Park.

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Join us at Westmoreland State Park for a themed special event to celebrate the spooky season of October.  There will be games, activities, face painting, pumpkin carving and decorating, programs, and...

Join us, in the great spirit of October, Fall, and Halloween, to paint keepsake ornaments behind the Discovery Center.  This special and themed DIY craft is designed for participants of all ages to get creative in the great outdoors.

Join us in celebration of the spooky season by attending our annual Halloweekend event at Westmoreland State Park.

Join a ranger to explore leaf packs pulled from Rock Spring Pond.

Celebrate Halloween by creating your very own painted rock.  Once you've created your masterpiece, you're invited to hide your rock for someone to find.  Free your creativity and join us for a fun themed activity.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

Join us at Westmoreland State Park for one of our annual themed special events to celebrate the spooky season of October.  There will be games, activities, face painting, pumpkin carving and decorating (and a contest for the best pumpkin), programs, and...

Join us in celebration of the spooky season by attending our annual Halloweekend event at Westmoreland State Park.

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

Join us, in the great spirit of October, Fall, and Halloween, to paint keepsake ornaments behind the Discovery Center.  This special and themed DIY craft is designed for participants of all ages to get creative in the great outdoors.

Can you dig it?  This special program is designed to introduce participants to the wonderful world of fossil finding at Westmoreland State Park.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Join us for food, fun, and friendly competition on Wednesday October 30th from 5 pm - 8 pm.

Westmoreland State Park is home to many birds...

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

This special introductory program is designed to provide an in depth look at the fossils that have been found along the Potomac River.  We will explore the world of fossils and the ones that occur here.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

If you're looking for an accessible introduction to naturalism for young children, Story Time with a Ranger is the program for you.  Stories about the life cycle of trees, the anatomy of bugs, and animal life on the river are all on the agenda for August.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Join us at the Discovery Center as we create unique bird feeders that you may take home with you and hang up for the backyard birds near you.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Come and join us for our volunteer-based beach cleanup on November 16th.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Meet at the Discovery Center Saturday evening at 5:15 p.m. to learn about satellites circling the Earth.

Westmoreland State Park is home to many birds...

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

If you're looking for an accessible introduction to naturalism for young children, Story Time with a Ranger is the program for you.  Stories about the life cycle of trees, the anatomy of bugs, and animal life on the river are all on the agenda for August.

Join the Friends of Westmoreland State Park for the 12th Annual 5K Walk/Run and Fun Run!  Sign Up Here:  Runner Sign Up Page Get your gobble wobble on at your leisure right before the holiday season begins or give it your best to potentially earn a trophy.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

This special introductory program is designed to provide an in depth look at the fossils that have been found along the Potomac River.  We will explore the world of fossils and the ones that occur here.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Join a ranger in creating a mushroom garland using natural materials such as dried orange peels.

Come and join us for our volunteer-based beach clean up.

Winter is a great time to appreciate the light that our moon shares with us here on Earth.  In anticipation of the last full moon of 2024, we'll be reading If You Decide to GO to the Moon by Faith McNulty.  Together we'll learn about what it would be like to travel to the moon.  Following the story, we'll create our own moons, craters and all, with a just a few recycled materials.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Join a ranger to create adorable DIY tree cookie ornaments, using paper napkins, wood slice rounds, and a touch of decoupage.  Make a memorable piece to hang on the tree and remember your visit to Westmoreland State Park.  There are 10 available spots for this program.  Please register and pay for your spot in-advance by calling or visiting the Visitor Center.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

The shortest day of the year is upon us, and that means it’s time to create our own light for the dark months ahead.

Westmoreland State Park welcomes you to attend our first Wreath Making Workshop.  Enjoy baked goods, hot cocoa, coffee, or tea whilst creating your very own festive decor for your home.  Holiday wreaths are beautiful, diverse, extravagant or quaint, and often handmade classic decorations that have come to represent that good old holiday cheer.   Gathering and harvesting of evergreens for the home during the winter was a practice of early Europeans.  Evergreens were a species that most looked at in awe and wonder as it was resilient to winter and quickly became a symbol of the season.  Try your hand at traditional wreathmaking.   All supplies provided.  Register and pay in-advance for your spot by visiting or calling the Visitor Center at 804-493-8821.

In the spirit of the holidays, enjoy a traditional and delicious in-season activity.  Decorate your very own gingerbread house.  All supplies are provided to include icing, sprinkles, candy canes, candy, and more!  Adventure to the Discovery Center to travel to the North Pole.  Bring your family or friends and get ready for fun.  There are 10 available spots for this program.  Please register and pay in-advance at the Visitor Center.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Winter is here and many animals have entered hibernation.  What is hibernation?  Join a ranger for a story about this amazing adaptation, and create your own cozy bear cave to take home.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

This special introductory program is designed to provide an in depth look at the fossils that have been found along the Potomac River.  We will explore the world of fossils and the ones that occur here.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Join a ranger to create adorable DIY oyster shell ornaments, using paper napkins, oyster shells from the Potomac River, and a touch of decoupage.  Make a memorable piece to hang on the tree this coming year or a charm to remember your visit to Westmoreland State Park.  There are 10 available spots for this program.  Please register and pay for your spot in-advance by calling or visiting the Visitor Center.

Westmoreland State Park is home to many birds...

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Westmoreland State Park invites you to learn about the different fossil types that you can find here along the shoreline, and why, as you create your very own shark tooth necklace keepsake.

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

Join a ranger to create adorable DIY oyster shell ornaments, using paper napkins, oyster shells from the Potomac River, and a touch of decoupage.  Make a memorable piece to hang on the tree this coming year or a charm to remember your visit to Westmoreland State Park.  There are 10 available spots for this program.  Please register and pay for your spot in-advance by calling or visiting the Visitor Center.

This special introductory program is designed to provide an in depth look at the fossils that have been found along the Potomac River.  We will explore the world of fossils and the ones that occur here.

Join a ranger, enjoy Big Meadow Trail, and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park.