Events

Morning Birding Walk

March 28, 2026. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Horse Trailer Parking Lot

Join a volunteer for a guided birding walk throughout the park.

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Bluebells, Wildflowers, and Wildlife Walk & Photography

March 28, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Visitor Center

Join us for a nature photography program with Samuels Public Library. We will meet outside the Visitor Center to review tips for photographing spring flowers and wildlife.

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Early Spring Wildflower Hike

March 28, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Bluebell Trailhead (Near Canoe Launch)

Before leaves return to trees, the sun reaches the forest floor to give early spring flowers energy to pop up!

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Spring Wildflowers in the Eastern Woodlands - Talk and Book Signing

March 28, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park River Bend Discovery Center - 132 Campground Rd.Bentonville, VA 22610

Join author and photographer Jack Gates for an engaging presentation and book signing celebrating the beauty and history of spring wildflowers in the Eastern Woodlands.

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Vernal Pool Expedition

March 28, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park River Bend Discovery Center - 132 Campground Rd.Bentonville, VA 22610

Deep in the forest lies the perfect amphibian retreat - vernal pools. These special pools fill up each winter to provide a safe habitat for salamanders, fingernail clams, fairy shrimp, and more!

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Nighttime Vernal Pool Expedition - Nights in Nature Series

March 28, 2026. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park River Bend Discovery Center - 132 Campground Rd.Bentonville, VA 22610

Deep in the forest lies the perfect amphibian retreat - vernal pools. These special pools fill up each winter to provide a safe habitat for salamanders, fingernail clams, fairy shrimp, and more!

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Early Spring Wildflower Hike

March 29, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Bluebell Trailhead (Near Canoe Launch)

Before leaves return to trees, the sun reaches the forest floor to give early spring flowers energy to pop up!

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Spring Wildflowers in the Eastern Woodlands - Talk and Book Signing

March 29, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park River Bend Discovery Center - 132 Campground Rd.Bentonville, VA 22610

Join author and photographer Jack Gates for an engaging presentation and book signing celebrating the beauty and history of spring wildflowers in the Eastern Woodlands.

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Vernal Pool Expedition

March 29, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park River Bend Discovery Center - 132 Campground Rd.Bentonville, VA 22610

Deep in the forest lies the perfect amphibian retreat - vernal pools. These special pools fill up each winter to provide a safe habitat for salamanders, fingernail clams, fairy shrimp, and more!

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Bluebell Festival

April 4, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Picnic Area

Celebrate the beauty of spring at Shenandoah River State Park! Each spring, Virginia Bluebells blossom along our winding riverbank, creating a beautiful carpet of blue and purple hues.

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