Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Every September, during Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend, Virginia State Parks offers a variety of programs to connect Girl Scouts with nature while earning badges. From guided hikes and plant identification to campfire building and backpacking basics, this special weekend helps Girl Scouts learn outdoor skills, build confidence and become advocates for the environment.
Upcoming Events
Sept. 12, 2025 10:00 a.m. - Sept. 14, 2025 3:00 p.m.
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park
Calling all Girl Scouts! Welcome to Shenandoah River State Park!
Sept. 12, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Chippokes State Park
Join us as we learn more about the prehistoric history of Chippokes through fossils that can be found right on our beaches!
Sept. 12, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park
Did you know that 11 to 3 million years ago Chippokes, the James River, and most of the Tidewater area of Virginia was all under water and at the bottom of the Claremont Manor Sea? Join an interpreter on an adventure through the Fossil Beds of Chippokes to see what we can find...
Sept. 12, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park
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.
Sept. 13, 2025. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Chippokes State Park
In the words of Woodsy Owl (1971), "Give a hoot; don't pollute!" Volunteer and help out the planet today.
Sept. 13, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road State Park
Across Virginia, women made the journey into the wilderness with hearts full of hope.
Sept. 13, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park
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.
Sept. 14, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park
Take a closer look at what swims in the James River.
Sept. 14, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park
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.
