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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 12/07/2021 and 12/07/2022
(336) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Douthat State Park

Jan. 1, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Start the New Year off right by joining Master Naturalist, Kim Manion, for a First Day Tree ID Hike. This 0.5 mile easy hike will follow Buck Like Trail.

Jan. 1, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Start the New Year off right by joining a master naturalist for Douthat's First Day Hike.

April 2, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What animal inspired a popular children's game?

April 2, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Dig in as we discover what animals call our vernal pool home, and its importance to their survival.

April 2, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Like them or loathe them, snakes are important to our ecosystems.

April 9, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What animal inspired a popular children's game?

April 9, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Like them or loathe them, snakes are important to our ecosystems.

April 16, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

April 16, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Did you know owls don't chew their food?

April 16, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Take a half of a hike with a park ranger.

April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Park Office
Help us get our pollinator garden ready for spring pollinators.

April 30, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What animal inspired a popular children's game?

April 30, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Dig in as we discover what animals call our vernal pool home, and its importance to their survival.

April 30, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Like them or loathe them, snakes are important to our ecosystems.

May 7, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Join a park ranger to set off on a 0.5 mile moderate hike that will offer an excellent view of Douthat Lake.

May 7, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Like them or loathe them, snakes are important to our ecosystems.

May 14, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What animal inspired a popular children's game?

May 14, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Dig in as we discover what animals call our vernal pool home, and its importance to their survival.

May 14, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Like them or loathe them, snakes are important to our ecosystems.

May 21, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
National Kids to Parks Day was created to encourage kids and their families to visit one of America's national, state or local parks and promote environmental stewardship and healthy outdoor activity.

May 22, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Complex
Get in gear at one of Virginia's most beautiful parks with a day of fun, sun and classic automobiles.

May 26, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Nature's architects.

May 26, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Complex
Can you imagine not having a TV or computer?

May 26, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Douthat's Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

May 27, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Like them or loathe them, snakes are important to our ecosystems.

May 27, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Did you know owls don't chew their food?

May 27, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Take a short walk with a ranger and learn about the history of Douthat.

May 27, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Hop on over to learn the calls and search for some of Virginia's native frog species.

May 28, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
A face only a mother could love?

May 28, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
As animals explore their surroundings they leave us lots of clues.

May 28, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
This program is designed especially for out younger visitors.

May 28, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960's.

May 29, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Have you ever heard an owl sing at night?

May 29, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What's under that rock?

June 4, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Douthat State Park Boat Launch
Working our way around the shores of beautiful Douthat Lake, we will pick up litter and clear out dead branches and debris.

June 4, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short walk to discover the basics of tree identification.

June 4, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Park Office
Meet with a ranger at the Main Office and set out to the Tobacco House Ridge trail, where you can enjoy nature's wonders while clearing litter and sticks off the trail.

June 4, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Flutter on over to meet with Master Naturalist Kim Manion to discuss all things butterflies.

June 4, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
As animals explore their surroundings they leave us lots of clues.

June 4, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
This program is designed especially for our younger visitors.

June 4, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960's.

June 4, 2022. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Hop on over to learn the calls and search for some of Virginia's native frog species.

June 9, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
What animal inspired a popular children's game?

June 9, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Douthat's Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

June 9, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Like them or loathe them, snakes are important to our ecosystems.

June 9, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Complex
Stop by the beach to see some cool critters, hold some interesting artefact's and have your nature and history questions about Douthat answered.

June 9, 2022. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Dig in as we discover what animals call our vernal pool home, and its importance to their survival.

June 9, 2022. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Learn about Douthat's forest nightlife as we immerse ourselves in the night time world of nature.

June 10, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
A face only a mother could love?

June 10, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug to learn how important these tiny creatures are to our ecosystems. We'll catch bugs of all shapes and sizes and then view them under magnification. .

June 10, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Complex
Can you imagine not having a TV or computer?

June 10, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What's under that rock?

June 10, 2022. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Did you know that Virginia is one of only two states to adopt a state bat?

June 11, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short walk to discover the basics of tree identification.

June 11, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Flutter on over to meet with Master Naturalist Kim Manion to discuss all things butterflies.

June 11, 2022. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Take a short walk with a ranger and learn about the history of Douthat.

June 11, 2022. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Silent and spooky, the owl is a magnificent animal.

June 12, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
A face only a mother could love?

June 14, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
A face only a mother could love?

June 14, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
In the bird world, wingspan means everything.

June 14, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
As animals explore their surroundings they leave us lots of clues.

June 14, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Park Office
Find the "roving rangers" as they travel campgrounds to find out what cool things they brought with them from our Visitor Center.

June 15, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
What animal inspired a popular children's game?

June 15, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Douthat's Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

June 15, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Like them or loathe them, snakes are important to our ecosystems.

June 15, 2022. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Park Office
Hop on over to learn the calls and search for some of Virginia's native frog species.

June 16, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Douthat is home to many mammals including black bears.

June 16, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
This program is designed especially for our younger visitors.

June 16, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Complex
Stop by the beach to see some cool critters, hold some interesting artefact's and have your nature and history questions about Douthat answered.

June 16, 2022. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Dig in as we discover what animals call our vernal pool home, and its importance to their survival.

June 16, 2022. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Learn about Douthat's forest nightlife as we immerse ourselves in the night time world of nature.

June 17, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug to learn how important these tiny creatures are to our ecosystems. We'll catch bugs of all shapes and sizes and then view them under magnification. .

June 17, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960's.

June 17, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
What's under that rock?

June 17, 2022. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Did you know that Virginia is one of only two states to adopt a state bat?

June 18, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Take a short walk with a ranger and learn about the history of Douthat.

June 18, 2022. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Swing by for a presentation on some of the techniques used by the Civilian Conservation Corp during the construction of Douthat's facilities. Traditional tools that were used to hew logs, split shakes and more will be on display.

June 19, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
In the bird world, wingspan means everything.

June 21, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
A face only a mother could love?

June 21, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
In the bird world, wingspan means everything.

June 21, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
As animals explore their surroundings they leave us lots of clues.

June 21, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960's.

June 22, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
What animal inspired a popular children's game?

June 22, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Douthat's Lake is home to some big, beautiful trout.

June 22, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Like them or loathe them, snakes are important to our ecosystems.

June 22, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960's.

June 22, 2022. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Park Office
Hop on over to learn the calls and search for some of Virginia's native frog species.

June 23, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Douthat is home to many mammals including black bears.

June 23, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
This program is designed especially for our younger visitors.

June 23, 2022. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Learn about Douthat's forest nightlife as we immerse ourselves in the night time world of nature.

June 24, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug to learn how important these tiny creatures are to our ecosystems. We'll catch bugs of all shapes and sizes and then view them under magnification. .

June 24, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960's.

June 24, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Complex
Stop by the beach to see some cool critters, hold some interesting artefact's and have your nature and history questions about Douthat answered.

June 24, 2022. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Did you know that Virginia is one of only two states to adopt a state bat?

June 25, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short walk to discover the basics of tree identification.

June 25, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
Flutter on over to meet with Master Naturalist Kim Manion to discuss all things butterflies.

June 25, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Take a short walk with a ranger and learn about the history of Douthat.

June 25, 2022. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Camp Store Parking Area
Silent and spooky, the owl is a magnificent animal.

June 26, 2022. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Douthat State Park Beach Amphitheater
A face only a mother could love?

June 26, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Douthat State Park Discovery Center
Tie-dye wasn't the brainchild of American hippies during the 1960's.
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