Honoring the life of educator, coach, naturalist, and birder Randy Smith (1951-2023).

Spring has SPRUNG, and with it comes the much-anticipated arrival of candy-colored visitors from the tropics!

Learn about birds of the woods and fields and how they utilize their habitat for survival and nesting.

Join a ranger on a guided hike to learn more about different ecosystems found in the park.

Can you shout out BINGO first?  Join us for birding bingo, a guided birding hike along the Bluebell Trail.

Join us at Holliday Lake State Park for an immersive journey into the fascinating world of pollinators!

Join Naturalist Patty Elton on a spring birding hike at beautiful New River Trail State Park. Peak songbird migration along the New River is mid-April to mid-May.

Can you shout out BINGO first?  Join us for birding bingo, a guided birding hike along the Bluebell Trail.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

If you love birds, people who love birds, and moms, this is the event for you!

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" series on the second Saturday of each month.

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of birds with our Citizen Science Series, "Birdwatching Adventures." We invite nature enthusiasts of all levels to discover the wonders of avian life while contributing to scientific research through the renowned eBird platform.

Feel the joy of bluebird conservation as you learn about the Eastern Bluebird.

Who says you have to get up at the crack of dawn to go bird watching?

Celebrate Mother's Day with a peaceful paddle to Caledon Marsh.

Want to know more about how our animal friends parented their young?

Growing up in the park trail walk.  What is it like raising a baby in the park?   From insects to birds, animals have different strategies for raising their young.  We will meet at the Pollinator Garden, share some different ways animals raise their young,  then walk towards Wortman Pond to see if we can find any young tadpoles, or froglets in the pond. .

Curious about how our animal friends raise their young?

Pick up the Staunton River State Park bird identification list in the Visitor Center for this self-guided program.

A new discovery awaits your family with Sky Meadows' Discovery Backpacks.

We have some exciting self-guided activities launching this year; whether it's kayaking the New River, enjoying an audio tour, or becoming a Junior Ranger, there's something for everyone. Here is a list of what is available: Geocaching: This is a fun way to merge technology and outdoor exploration.

Belle Isle State Park has some great activities that you can do on your own schedule.

Schedule some fun at New River Trail State Park!

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