Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.
Between 09/25/2022 and 09/25/2023
(291) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: York River State Park
Sept. 25, 2022. 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Taskinas Trek The Taskinas Creek Trail is one of the most beautiful and challenging hikes in eastern Virginia.
Sept. 25, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Sept. 25, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Sunset Paddle End the weekend with a scenic trip on the York River (or Taskinas Creek depending on water conditions) in the evening. Discover the birds and creatures that are active in the gentle light of sunset. Cost.
Sept. 26, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park's ecosystems.
Sept. 28, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park's ecosystems.
Sept. 30, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Explore the beautiful wetlands with us.
Sept. 30, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park's ecosystems.
Oct. 3, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park's ecosystems.
Oct. 8, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Enjoy the scenic beauty of autumn on the marsh by boat.
Oct. 8, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.
Oct. 9, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Taskinas Trek The Taskinas Creek Trail is one of the most beautiful and challenging hikes in eastern Virginia.
Oct. 9, 2022. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Sunset Paddle End the weekend with a scenic trip on the York River (or Taskinas Creek depending on water conditions) in the evening. Discover the birds and creatures that are active in the gentle light of sunset. Cost.
Oct. 10, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park's ecosystems.
Oct. 14, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Explore the beautiful wetlands with us.
Oct. 14, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park's ecosystems.
Oct. 15, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Enjoy the scenic beauty of autumn on the marsh by boat.
Oct. 15, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Join us for a one-mile hike that explores Virginia's unique and diverse native tree species.
Oct. 16, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park's ecosystems.
Oct. 16, 2022. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Sunset Paddle End the weekend with a scenic trip on the York River (or Taskinas Creek depending on water conditions) in the evening. Discover the birds and creatures that are active in the gentle light of sunset. Cost.
Oct. 17, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park's ecosystems.
Oct. 21, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park's ecosystems.
Oct. 22, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.
Oct. 23, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park's ecosystems.
Oct. 23, 2022. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Oct. 24, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park's ecosystems.
Oct. 28, 2022. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Join us around the campfire and then on a spooky hike through the woods of the park to discover some of its haunted past through storytelling and period dressed Interpreters. Don’t worry, you can pretend that you are not scared, but no one will believe you. Limited space available. Call the park office at 757 566 3036 for information and reservations.
Oct. 29, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Take a walk and discover life in four different aquatic ecosystems. We will hike to a small woodland and marsh stream, freshwater pond, and brackish/saltwater river. With nets, we will capture and identify different crustaceans, fish, and take note of plant life. .
Oct. 29, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park's ecosystems.
Oct. 29, 2022. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Join us around the campfire and then on a spooky hike through the woods of the park to discover some of its haunted past through storytelling and period dressed Interpreters. Don’t worry, you can pretend that you are not scared, but no one will believe you. Limited space available. Call the park office at 757 566 3036 for information and reservations.
Oct. 29, 2022 7:00 p.m. - Oct. 30, 2022 12:00 a.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky. They will have the equipment. Just bring your curiosity. .
Oct. 30, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Taskinas Trek The Taskinas Creek Trail is one of the most beautiful and challenging hikes in eastern Virginia.
Oct. 30, 2022. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Oct. 31, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park's ecosystems.
Nov. 5, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
How did African slavery begin in the Virginia Colony and did they seek freedom from their condition? Did any European indentured servants and Native Americans resist their lot as well? Walking with us you will discover stories of rebellious conspiracies and courageous runaways and how they overcame the challenging terrain of Tidewater Virginia to elude their oppressors. Reservations are required.
Nov. 5, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
In 1730, enslaved African Americans expected Virginia's new Royal Governor to declare their freedom by order of the King. When this didn't happen, hundreds of them from James City to Norfolk and Princess Anne Counties revolted that fall. Many were caught and punished. Yet others found a refuge in the Great Dismal Swamp of Virginia & North Carolina. These brave men and women established the Maroon communities where they lived in freedom and seclusion until the end of the Civil War. Join us for our Rebellion & Runaway Walk at 10:00 am and Rebellions & Runaways Along the River talk at 1:00 pm and discover these fascinating pages of our history. .
Nov. 5, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Enslaved Africans of Colonial Virginia made efforts to secure their freedom long before the Civil War. Discover stories of betrayed uprisings, undaunted maroons, and others who stood against tyranny in the tidewater area. .
Nov. 11, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Taskinas Trek The Taskinas Creek Trail is one of the most beautiful and challenging hikes in eastern Virginia.
Nov. 14, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Nov. 18, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Nov. 19, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Nov. 19, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Nov. 21, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Nov. 26, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Nov. 26, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Nov. 28, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Dec. 2, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Dec. 3, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Dec. 3, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Dec. 9, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Dec. 10, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Dec. 12, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Dec. 16, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Dec. 17, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Dec. 17, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Dec. 19, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Dec. 23, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Dec. 26, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Dec. 30, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Jan. 1, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Begin the New Year outdoors on the banks of the York River. Join us for a ranger guided hike around Woodstock Pond. We will cover a mile and a half through upland woods and ending along the York River shoreline. Meet at the amphitheater at 11:00 AM. Or, take a self guided adventure along our other hiking and multi-purpose trails. .
Jan. 2, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Jan. 6, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Jan. 7, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
The oyster reef is one of the most dynamic ecosystems of the Chesapeake Bay. Come and discover what makes them so important to the health of the bay as well as our commercial fishing industry. See how our park is contributing to create this habitat.
Jan. 7, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Jan. 9, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Jan. 13, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Jan. 14, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
It's Back! Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.
Jan. 14, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Jan. 16, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
This hike honors the shared history of African, European, and Native Americans who made their homes along the Mattaponi, Pamunkey, and York Rivers. We will stop at certain points along the trails, in particular those that highlight the history of Taskinas Plantation (the colonial name for where our park is located) and other areas of historic significance. Of course, if something unique in the natural world captures our attention, we will share about that as well.
Jan. 20, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Jan. 21, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Jan. 21, 2023. 5:30 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky. They will have the equipment. Just bring your curiosity. .
Jan. 23, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Jan. 27, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Jan. 28, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
It's Back! Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.
Jan. 28, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Jan. 30, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Feb. 3, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Feb. 4, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
African Americans have been a part of the Chesapeake Bay's seafood industry since the Colonial era from pickers and shuckers to boat captains. Immerse yourself in the world of free and enslaved "black jack" watermen and independent working waterfronts from their heydays to declines. Discover how some continue to keep this important facet of black history alive. Reservations required.
Feb. 6, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Feb. 10, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Feb. 11, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
How did African slavery begin in the Virginia Colony and did they seek freedom from their condition? Did any European indentured servants and Native Americans resist their lot as well? Walking with us you will discover stories of rebellious conspiracies and courageous runaways and how they overcame the challenging terrain of Tidewater Virginia to elude their oppressors. Reservations are required.
Feb. 11, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Feb. 13, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Feb. 17, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
This event has been canceled.
Feb. 18, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
This hike honors the shared history of African, European, and Native Americans who made their homes along the Mattaponi, Pamunkey, and York Rivers. We will stop at certain points along the trails, in particular those that highlight the history of Taskinas Plantation (the colonial name for where our park is located) and other areas of historic significance. Of course, if something unique in the natural world captures our attention, we will share about that as well.
Feb. 18, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky. They will have the equipment. Just bring your curiosity. This program is weather dependent and may be cancelled due to overcast conditions. Cancellations will be posted on the website by 3:00 pm the day of the event.
Feb. 20, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Feb. 24, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
Feb. 25, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
African Americans have been a part of the Chesapeake Bay's seafood industry since the Colonial era from pickers and shuckers to boat captains. Immerse yourself in the world of free and enslaved "black jack" watermen and independent working waterfronts from their heydays to declines. Discover how some continue to keep this important facet of black history alive. Reservations required.
Feb. 25, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
Feb. 27, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
March 3, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
March 4, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
March 4, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Amphitheater
Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea.
March 6, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
March 10, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds. .
March 11, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
The oyster reef is one of the most dynamic ecosystems of the Chesapeake Bay. Come and discover what makes them so important to the health of the bay as well as our commercial fishing industry. See how our park is contributing to create this habitat.
March 11, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
March 13, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
March 17, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Roaming Ranger With over two thousand acres, the park has a wide variety of life in the wetlands and woods. Meet with our naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems.
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