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.

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Pocahontas State Park
April 17, 2022 9:00 a.m. - April 24, 2022 3:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Main Office
Join us in celebrating Earth Day by stopping by the park office anytime from April 17th through April 24th between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to pick up a cleanup kit.
Natural Tunnel State Park
April 18, 2022 8:00 a.m. - April 24, 2022 4:30 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
To commemorate Earth Day, Natural Tunnel State Park is inviting school groups, scout troops, and local civic organizations out to assist rangers with various projects at the park.
Holliday Lake State Park
April 20, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Holliday Lake State Park Park Office
Help celebrate Earth Day by helping your park in removing trash on our trails.
Occoneechee State Park
April 22, 2022 8:00 a.m. - April 23, 2022 8:00 a.m.
Occoneechee State Park Visitor's Center
To celebrate Earth Day guests are encouraged to take a self-guided hike on the Tutelo Birding Trail.
Westmoreland State Park
April 22, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Boathouse
Westmoreland State Park is honoring Earth Day this year by hosting a special volunteer event...a beach clean up kayak paddle! Rain or shine.
Bear Creek Lake State Park
April 22, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Many wonderful plants from around the world can enhance home gardens if they are kept under control, but if they invade a natural area the results can be devastating to the native plants and the animals who depend on them.
Holliday Lake State Park
April 22, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Holliday Lake State Park Park Office
Help celebrate Earth Day by volunteering to help clean up our pollinator garden. Meet a park ranger at the park office to receive your free parking pass. Supplies will be provided.
Westmoreland State Park
April 22, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center
In honor of Earth Day, a ranger will be leading a wildlife observation hike. There is plenty to see in nature when you're in the company of a trained eye.
Bear Creek Lake State Park
April 22, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
The theme for the 2022 Earth Day is "Invest in our Planet".
Westmoreland State Park
April 22, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Outdoor Classroom
Art in the Park is a fun program where visitors are asked to create art based on a particular theme.
Southwest Virginia Museum
April 23, 2022. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum Museum Front Lawn
Celebrate Spring and Earth Day with programs and special events sure to appeal to your green thumb, including an annual plant sale fundraiser for the Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum, butterfly garden workshop, and flower show.
Hungry Mother State Park
April 23, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to our public lands.
Mason Neck State Park
April 23, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mason Neck State Park Kayak Launch Shoreline
Let's Celebrate Earth Day by planting wildflowers at Mason Neck State Park.
Belle Isle State Park
April 23, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Various Locations
Are you looking to do some good this Earth Day?
Machicomoco State Park
April 23, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Machicomoco State Park Interpretive Area
Join us outside to enjoy the fresh air and learn about conservation by traveling through our Exploration Stations where you can collect beads to build your very own Earth Day key chain!
Pocahontas State Park
April 23, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pocahontas State Park Bright Hope Horse Complex
Bring the whole family to celebrate Earth Day with the Virginia Master Naturalists by helping grow our butterfly garden at the Bright Hope Horse Complex.
Caledon State Park
April 23, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Caledon State Park Front Lawn
Come celebrate Earth Day at Caledon State Park by participating in a trash collection on the beach, followed by an arts and crafts workshop in which you use the debris to make lovely pieces of art!
Mason Neck State Park
April 23, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center
Earth Day is a wonderful time to for everyone to take time away from their busy schedules to become a steward of nature.
Westmoreland State Park
April 23, 2022. 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Westmoreland State Park Visitor Center
Have you ever seen a snake eat?
Sky Meadows State Park
April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Boston Mill Road Trail near the Park Office
On this Earth Day, celebrate safely and invest in your planet by joining rangers for a special Earth Day-themed hike.
Powhatan State Park
April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Join a park ranger as we celebrate the beauty that surrounds us at Powhatan State Park.
Seven Bends State Park
April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Seven Bends State Park Hollingsworth Access - Entrance Sign - 2111 S Hollingsworth Rd
Youth can make a big impact by reducing, reusing and recycling.
Natural Bridge State Park
April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Visitor Center
Natural Bridge State Park will have several recurring activities throughout the day including:  -Guided Flower Walk with Master Naturalist Jan Smith.
Kiptopeke State Park
April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kiptopeke State Park Big Water Visitor Center
Looking for a fun service project this Earth Day?  Join park rangers as we plant native trees and clean our flower beds at the Visitor Center.  Come prepared to get your hands dirty, bring gardening gloves and wear appropriate clothing.  All ages are welcomed!  .
Belle Isle State Park
April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Belle Isle State Park Picnic Area
Are you looking to do some good on Earth Day?
First Landing State Park
April 23, 2022 10:00 a.m. - April 24, 2022 2:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Trail Center
First Landing will celebrate Earth Day by offering a backyard habitat workshop designed to inspire visitors to take action in environmental stewardship and conservation.
Douthat State Park
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.
Staunton River State Park
April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
Join us for a fun service day project.
Lake Anna State Park
April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lake Anna State Park Visitor Center
Powerful Pollinators - 10 a.m. to Noon  Meet at the Visitor Center to help us attract more pollinators to the area.
Twin Lakes State Park
April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Spot Snack Bar
Take care of your mother Earth by joining the more than one billion people worldwide who celebrate Earth Day annually.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park
April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park Visitor Center
In commemoration of Earth Day, this year park staff will be seeking assistance from volunteers to help us expand and redesign our Pollinator Garden by introducing native plants. This garden is located directly behind the visitor center.
Twin Lakes State Park
April 23, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Twin Lakes State Park The Spot Snack Bar
Did you know Twin Lakes State Park is in the Chesapeake Bay watershed?
Claytor Lake State Park
April 23, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Claytor Lake State Park throughout the park
This Earth Day lets repurpose some of the undesired wastes and invasive species found throughout the park into something useful.
Westmoreland State Park
April 23, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center
Calling all hopeful Junior Rangers!  Learn about the leave-no-trace skills, complete a scavenger hunt, learn to measure specimens found in nature, and more as you hike with a ranger!   Bring your Junior Ranger Handbook, as we will be filling it out on the way.
Belle Isle State Park
April 23, 2022. 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Picnic Area
BPA, HDPE, PET....What do they mean?  What difference can I make with climate change?
Hungry Mother State Park
April 23, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Dock 'n Shop
From fishing line to bottles and cans, our lake can often get mucked up with peoples' trash.
Belle Isle State Park
April 23, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park Equestrian Parking Lot
Earth Day is a day to celebrate our natural world.
Chippokes State Park
April 23, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Celebrate Earth Day!  Join a Master Naturalist to learn what plants draw what type of butterflies.  Plant your own milkweed plant to take home so you can attract Monarch butterflies in your own backyard.
Chippokes State Park
April 23, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Celebrate Earth Day!  Join a Master Naturalist to learn what plants draw what type of butterflies.  Plant your own milkweed plant to take home so you can attract Monarch butterflies in your own backyard.
New River Trail State Park
April 23, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
New River Trail State Park Lower Boat Ramp at Foster Falls 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows Va 24360
Have you ever wondered how you can tell how healthy a river is?
Westmoreland State Park
April 23, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Discovery Center
Come and learn about some of our native owl species while you dissect a great horned owl pellet.  Hoot have thought reconstructing skeletons could be so cool?   Please pay in advance at the Visitor Center.
Chippokes State Park
April 23, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Celebrate Earth Day!  Join a Master Naturalist to learn what plants draw what type of butterflies.  Plant your own milkweed plant to take home so you can attract Monarch butterflies in your own backyard.
Hungry Mother State Park
April 23, 2022 7:00 p.m. - April 24, 2022 5:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
Earth Day is the perfect time to discover the diversity in our park.
Westmoreland State Park
April 23, 2022. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Westmoreland State Park Big Meadow Trailhead
What better way to appreciate Earth Day than a moonlit owl prowl! A moonlit night can be a great time to hear and spot some native owl species of the area.
Raymond R.
April 24, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park Massanutten Shelter
Shenandoah River State Park invites you to celebrate Earth Day 2022 by participating in a BioBlitz, a community-centered day of organism observation.
Widewater State Park
April 24, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Widewater State Park Visitor Center
The Great Global Cleanup is a worldwide campaign to remove billions of pieces of trash from rivers, lakes, parks, and trails.
Hungry Mother State Park
April 24, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Raider's Run Trailhead
Earth Day is the perfect time to discover the diversity in our park.
Bear Creek Lake State Park
April 24, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Archery Range
Many wonderful plants from around the world can enhance home gardens if they are kept under control, but if they invade a natural area the results can be devastating to the native plants and the animals who depend on them.
Widewater State Park
April 24, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Widewater State Park Next to the Visitor Center
Have you ever wondered what it means to Leave No Trace?
Chippokes State Park
April 24, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Visitor Center
Trash to Treasure - How does the water quality of the James River impact the Chesapeake Bay?
Bear Creek Lake State Park
April 24, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Legacy Wayside
The theme for the 2022 Earth Day is "Invest in our Planet".

 



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