Events in Virginia State Parks

It's that time of the year to not only celebrate birds, but our wonderful volunteers, especially Randy Smith who gave a lot of himself to nature, to birds, and to Hungry Mother State Park.  Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. – Owl Prowl Set out on a night time adventure with Hungry Mother interpreters as we explore how owls thrive in the dark.

Set out on a night time adventure with Hungry Mother interpreters as we explore how owls thrive in the dark.

Start your morning with fresh air, feathered friends, and great company.

If you’ve mastered spotting birds by sight, take your skills to the next level by learning their songs.

Are bees the only pollinator?

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon walk with HMSP volunteer Mike Evans while we search for birds in a diverse section of the park that includes multiple mini-biomes.

Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the world of birds of prey and other avian wonders.

I spy with my little eye...a shorebird!

Our park is known for its biodiversity and is home to many species of birds.

Stop by Hungry Mother's Discovery Center and ask the front desk rangers about our Park Packs.

The night sky is alive with shifting constellations all year long.

Swing by the kiosk at the Spillway, grab one of our special adventure brochures, and gear up for some messy, hands-on fun with our seasonal scavenger hunts for kids.

Ready to turn your hike into a woodland quest?

Stop by the Discovery Center and grab a booklet that will take your whole family on an adventure through time at Hungry Mother State Park.

Find the special Track Trail kiosk at the corner of Parking Lot 6 and grab a brochure packed with adventures just for kids.

If you like to paddle and are excited to discover the native plants and wildlife that thrive here at Hungry Mother, you’re in the right place.