This is your chance to learn the sport of archery under the watchful eye of a certified instructor.

Learn about the reptiles that can be spotted in the park!

Walk in the footsteps of moonshiners of decades gone by.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

Join us at the Big Water Visitor Center for a feeding frenzy! You will be able to observe a variety of animals in our saltwater fish tank along with our resident Eastern box turtle. Learn how to identify the different species and what they all like to eat.

Join us and Mount Rogers Community Services and immerse yourself in nature's grandeur while fueling your body, mind, and soul every Friday at noon.

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site.

This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

If you have completed our Archery 101 program or have archery experience, you are invited to participate in this Archery 102 program.

This program will touch on different types of animal adaptations through arts and crafts.  Do you know the different types of color adaptations that animals have?

Calling all homeschoolers and curious kiddos!

Come on out to Chippokes State Park and discover what is left of a forgotten historic roadway on this ranger-led hike. Learn about historic transportation routes, the area's first inhabitants, speculation and myths of the road, and natural history.

Take a break and come visit with the rangers.

Come over to picnic shelter #2 and get inspired by the great outdoors.  Create your own masterpiece!  Great for all ages. .

The Bay can hold many secrets.

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

Did you know there was once a thriving "boom town" located where our lake is today?

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Dive into the history of the Occaneechi Tribe that once called Occoneechee State Park home.

"Aww, isn't that cute" probably aren't the words most people say when they see a vulture.

Without pollinators, people and all of Earth's terrestrial ecosystems would not survive.

Be on the lookout for a roaming ranger with a mini-program and learn something new.

Tour a replica of the Anderson Blockhouse as rangers provide information about the history of the building and area.

Ever wanted to learn how to crab?  Join us on the fishing pier while we show you just how easy and fun it is.  $2 per person.  Great for all ages! .

Join the Fun at Widewater State Park: Fishing Adventures Await!  Are you ready to reel in some fun? This summer, dive into our Educational Fishing Program designed for all aspiring anglers!

The Catlett Islands are full of ghosts, but they aren’t what you think!

Join us on Friday, September 27th at 6 p.m. at the Skyline Trail at Natural Bridge State Park for the 2024 Mental Health Walk.

Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery.

'Whooo' will hear 'whooo' first?

The one and only mammal on the planet capable of true flight absolutely loves Hungry Mother.

Hear the tale of star-crossed lovers that the trail is named after and view the tunnel from above.

Paddle under the darkening sky to visit the ghosts that haunt the lost town of Fayerdale.

Grab your binoculars and get outside.  Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy will lead these monthly hikes to discover and identify birds at Sweet Run State Park. We will explore parts of this beautiful 900 acre preserve and see what lives in and visits its diverse habitats.

On September 28th, all of our Virginia State Parks will celebrate National Public Lands Day with all of the public lands across the country.

To celebrate National Public Lands Day, we're hosting a park-wide scavenger hunt!

How do you give back to the land that surrounds and nurtures you?

The Margaret Watson Bird Club will co-host a site cleanup and birding adventure with High Bridge Trail as we celebrate National Public Lands Day.

Meet with a ranger and go on a guided hike along the Oak Hickory Trail.

Join us as we remove litter and other debris from our shoreline. Staunton River State Park sits at the confluence of the Staunton and Dan Rivers, so as you can imagine, we have quite a bit of shoreline that needs tending to. Rangers and volunteers alike will be working hard clean up the shoreline along the Dan River. The park will provide trash bags and trash grabbers. Please bring gloves, closed-toe shoes, and plenty of drinking water.

Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park!

To celebrate Bike Your Park Day, we will be offering a special overnight primitive camping for 'bikepackers' and off-road tourist.

Join thousands of other volunteers around the country on a project to improve public lands, this time along the Cedar Creek Trail.

National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest, single‐day volunteer effort for public lands and works to connect people to public lands in their community, inspire environmental stewardship, and encourage use of public lands for education, recreation, and general health.

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity in the great outdoors?

How do you give back to the land that surrounds and nurtures you?

This one is for the girls.

Stop by the Discovery Room on your way out on the trail to visit some of First Landing's premier animal ambassadors!

Join us for National Public Lands Day, a nationwide celebration of environmental stewardship and public land preservation!

Get competitive while enjoying the beauty of Smith Mountain Lake!

11 a.m.   Shoreline Cleanup @ the Beach Building Volunteer  your and help stop pollution.

Would you like to have the chance to explore the trails in Powhatan State Park and meet new people?

Come check out our Trailgate which is like a tailgate for a football game, but this one's more nature-centric.

National Public Lands Day is a call for all of us to restore and improve our public lands.

Be a part of our 9th Annual Campsite Cook-off.

Stop by the nature booth to borrow a Family Learning Adventures adventure pack for the day.

Curious about how the light green house looks from the inside and its restoration process?

Come learn what makes cave ecosystems so delicate and special.

'Family Learning Adventures,' formally known as 'Arks for Parks,' is back this year at Twin Lakes State Park.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by learning how to identify and remove invasive plants so native species have a chance to thrive.

Help preserve the beautiful Belle Isle State Park and protect the wildlife that calls it home.

Join us for a volunteer opportunity in honor of National Public Lands Day.

We're excited to invite you to join us for a special trail clean-up day at Mason Neck State Park on National Public Lands Day.

The Children's Garden Workshops are a great way to get your little one up, moving, creating and learning.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering at your local state park!          Join rangers and other volunteers at Leesylvania State Park and help clean up our beaches and shoreline.

Minerals and Rocks, what could they have in common?

Come honor and celebrate the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Virginia State Parks. Create your own pennant flag, then wonder on over to the CCC Museum to see how yours compares to the pennants of the 1930s.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

Discover the art of journaling in the wild with a ranger.

Paleo art is any art depicting prehistoric life on earth based on the evidence we have.

From woodlands to wetlands, fields and pastures, let's investigate the plants, animals and history of farming at Sky Meadows State Park.

Join us in late September for the Grayson Highlands Fall Festival.

Ever wonder what animals call Kiptopeke home or what those shells on the beach are called?

We are celebrating National Public Lands Day.

This National Public Lands Day, we will highlight the success of our living shoreline and it's impact on marine life.  Friends from the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Reserve and Williamsburg Montessori School will lead a count of aquatic species along the breakwaters and marshes.  Observing and recording our finds is a great way to monitor the diversity and health of the park.

Become a prospector as we follow in the footsteps of "Stampmill Sam".

The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat.

Volunteer your time to help stop pollution.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Machicomoco State Park by participating in a guided hike which explores the history of the land and the park, as well as the natural elements that form the park.  We strive to make our programming and special event opportunities accessible and inclusive to all.

Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) is a shrub that was introduced to North America from Asia for its foliage and for soil stabilization.

It's feeding time for two of our ambassador reptiles, Stevie the King Snake and Reba the Corn Snake, and we welcome you to attend this demonstration and learn about these snakes as they prepare to feed on a frozen mouse! .

You never know what critters you will see around Belle Isle, there's dozens to pick from.

The Chesapeake Bay Lab is home to many marine creatures found in the Park.

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations, and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own 'fairy stone.' After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will travel to the site.

This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

In honor of National Public Lands Day, Wilderness Road State Park will host a guided hike along the Pioneer Trail.

National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands and works to connect people to public lands in their community, inspire environmental stewardship, and encourage use of public lands for education, recreation, and general health.

Be on the lookout for our Roving Ranger as they roam the trail around High Bridge with interesting historical items from the park.

What would your shell say about you if you were a box turtle?

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

What do you think of when you hear the term wildlife?

National Public Lands Day fosters a strong connection between people and the environment, educating and cultivating environmental stewards.

Come learn about the tools once used by the Occaneechi Indians.

This program will orient you to a few invasive species that are present at the park.  Invasive species are non-native species that have been introduced to the environment.

Are all snakes venomous?

Ever wondered how a small piece of plastic can impact an entire ecosystem? Join the rangers for an interactive talk about pollution and how we can learn to Leave No Trace!

Use all your senses to learn something new about the environment.

Have you ever wondered what lies under your feet?