Fly on over and learn how to make a bird feeder from natural materials which you can keep.

Ever wondered how you stack up against some of the largest birds in the sky?

Come celebrate national bird day with this fun Birding Bingo.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, or is that a bat?

Meet Gertie and Birdie, our Educational Ambassadors, and interact with our knowledgeable rangers while they care for these beloved critters.

Challenge yourself to name various songbirds found around Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Join the interpretive ranger and see how many of our common birds you can identify.

National Trails Day provides an opportunity for all outdoor enthusiasts to venture out onto their favorite trails for exercise and entertainment.

Join Douthat State Park and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for the 2025 Clean the Bay Day Event. In 2024, more than 3,680 volunteers and 60+ Chesapeake Bay Foundation partners gathered at over 200 sites across Virginia.

Learn about pollinator plots, native plants and the wildlife they support. Experience the joys of seeing some of our native butterflies, moths, and birds as they enjoy the benefits of these habitats.  Join with Virginia Master Naturalist, MK Ruffner and learn how the Virginia Master Naturalists built these pollinator plots and hear about how these special places help the web of life in this area.    For more information on the Virginia Master Naturalists please visit their website.

Fly on over and learn how to make a bird feeder from natural materials which you can keep.

Celebrate National Trails Day by stepping into the quiet, mysterious woods of Douthat State Park after dark for an unforgettable adventure.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunting on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 hours. This program has limited spots available.

Discover wildflowers and their pollinators as we walk along the trail along Saunder's Creek.

What bird lives most of its life on the ground, can fly as fast as a car, and was almost our national bird?

Ever wondered how you stack up against some of the largest birds in the sky?

Step into the quiet, mysterious woods of Douthat State Park after dark for an unforgettable experience.

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

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

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

Be you a teacher, camp counselor, homeschool instructor, or troop leader, you are invited to schedule your group's next field trip or educational program with Widewater State Park!

Are you curious about that songbird flitting through the bushes outside your cabin?

Not able to attend a ranger-led program?

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