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Between 01/27/2020 and 12/31/2020
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Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040 Phone: 804-492-4410 Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/bear-creek-lake
Date	Event
01/01/2020 To 12/31/2020	8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Park Packs Location: Available at park office Enjoy Bear Creek Lake State Park and the surrounding Cumberland State Forest with our Park Packs. These backpacks hold a variety of items useful for exploring the park on your own. The Birder Pack has binoculars, bird call audio identification cards and player, and bird field guides. Our Forest Pack has info on animal tracks and scat (what's that?), tree identification, flower pocket guides, magnifiers and other helpful items to let you find your way at your own pace. The Beach Pack holds items useful for exploring the lake aquatic shoreline and the woodland nearby.These packs are loaned free of charge and may be reserved from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a daily basis or during posted office hours. Only one of each pack is available on a first come, first serve basis. Contact the park office for pack availability.

Caledon State Park 11617 Caledon Rd., King George, VA 22485 Phone: 540-663-3861 Email Address: Caledon@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/caledon
Date	Event
09/12/2020	Event Canceled! Due to COVID-19 Special Event 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Youth Outdoors Day Location: Front field near the picnic shelter Test your outdoor skills and try out activities including decoy painting, turkey calling, casting/fishing, and marksmanship. Other activities include live birds of prey presentations, K-9 demonstrations, and more. Checkout skills demonstrations and more from the Patawomeck tribe of VA. The event is sponsored by the Northern Neck Chapter of the Virginia Deer Hunters Association, King George Parks & Recreation, Friends of Caledon, and Virginia State Parks. This event is for children 6 to 16. For more information and to register, please contact us at 540-663-3861.

Chippokes Plantation State Park 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 23883 Phone: 757-294-3728 Email Address: Chippokes@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/chippokes-plantation
Date	Event
11/22/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Terrific Turkeys Location: Farm and Forestry Museum Turkeys are a wonderfully strange bird, but how much do we know about them? Join a ranger as we discover more about these odd creatures, and grab a craft bag to make a fun craft at home.

Claytor Lake State Park 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084 Phone: 540-643-2500 Email Address: ClaytorLake@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/claytor-lake
Date	Event
01/10/2020 To 12/31/2020	8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Park Packs Location: Throughout the park Check out a Park Pack from any local library to learn more about the fish, trees, and birds you may encounter throughout the park. Each backpack is stocked with field guides, binoculars, and other goodies to help you explore the park on your own and get a better look at the variety of wildlife that inhabits it. Packs include a Free Parking Pass and can be checked out at local libraries just as you would a library book for up to three days on a first-come, first-served basis.

False Cape State Park 4001 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Phone: 757-426-7128 Email Address: FalseCape@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/false-cape
Date	Event
07/05/2020	Event Canceled! Based on guidance from the CDC 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Early Bird Paddlers Location: Meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for transport into False Cape Join us for the morning as we paddle wildlife-packed Back Bay. Back Bay is a slow moving and scenic watershed that meanders along maritime-forests and wind-driven marshes. On this adventure, we will see plants and animals rarely seen in the city and learn about the amazing history of the area. During paddles, we regularly see bald eagles, great egrets, great blue herons, cormorants, and many types of songbirds. If we are lucky, we could also spot some playful river otters swimming nearby. Don't forget a water bottle. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Cost: $25 per person and a Back Bay Refuge entrance fee is required from April to October: $5 per vehicle, $2 per bicycle or pedestrian. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation please call the park at (757) 426-7128.
07/12/2020	Event Canceled! Based on guidance from the CDC 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Early Bird Paddlers Location: Meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for transport into False Cape Join us for the morning as we paddle wildlife-packed Back Bay. Back Bay is a slow moving and scenic watershed that meanders along maritime-forests and wind-driven marshes. On this adventure, we will see plants and animals rarely seen in the city and learn about the amazing history of the area. During paddles, we regularly see bald eagles, great egrets, great blue herons, cormorants, and many types of songbirds. If we are lucky, we could also spot some playful river otters swimming nearby. Don't forget a water bottle. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Cost: $25 per person and a Back Bay Refuge entrance fee is required from April to October: $5 per vehicle, $2 per bicycle or pedestrian. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation please call the park at (757) 426-7128.
07/19/2020	Event Canceled! Based on guidance from the CDC 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Early Bird Paddlers Location: Meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for transport into False Cape Join us for the morning as we paddle wildlife-packed Back Bay. Back Bay is a slow moving and scenic watershed that meanders along maritime-forests and wind-driven marshes. On this adventure, we will see plants and animals rarely seen in the city and learn about the amazing history of the area. During paddles, we regularly see bald eagles, great egrets, great blue herons, cormorants, and many types of songbirds. If we are lucky, we could also spot some playful river otters swimming nearby. Don't forget a water bottle. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Cost: $25 per person and a Back Bay Refuge entrance fee is required from April to October: $5 per vehicle, $2 per bicycle or pedestrian. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation please call the park at (757) 426-7128.
07/26/2020	Event Canceled! Based on guidance from the CDC 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Early Bird Paddlers Location: Meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for transport into False Cape Join us for the morning as we paddle wildlife-packed Back Bay. Back Bay is a slow moving and scenic watershed that meanders along maritime-forests and wind-driven marshes. On this adventure, we will see plants and animals rarely seen in the city and learn about the amazing history of the area. During paddles, we regularly see bald eagles, great egrets, great blue herons, cormorants, and many types of songbirds. If we are lucky, we could also spot some playful river otters swimming nearby. Don't forget a water bottle. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Cost: $25 per person and a Back Bay Refuge entrance fee is required from April to October: $5 per vehicle, $2 per bicycle or pedestrian. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation please call the park at (757) 426-7128.
08/09/2020	Event Canceled! Based on guidance from the CDC 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Early Bird Paddlers Location: Meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for transport into False Cape Join us for the morning as we paddle wildlife-packed Back Bay. Back Bay is a slow moving and scenic watershed that meanders along maritime-forests and wind-driven marshes. On this adventure, we will see plants and animals rarely seen in the city and learn about the amazing history of the area. During paddles, we regularly see bald eagles, great egrets, great blue herons, cormorants, and many types of songbirds. If we are lucky, we could also spot some playful river otters swimming nearby. Don't forget a water bottle. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Cost: $25 per person and a Back Bay Refuge entrance fee is required from April to October: $5 per vehicle, $2 per bicycle or pedestrian. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation please call the park at (757) 426-7128.
08/16/2020	Event Canceled! Based on guidance from the CDC 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Early Bird Paddlers Location: Meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for transport into False Cape Join us for the morning as we paddle wildlife-packed Back Bay. Back Bay is a slow moving and scenic watershed that meanders along maritime-forests and wind-driven marshes. On this adventure, we will see plants and animals rarely seen in the city and learn about the amazing history of the area. During paddles, we regularly see bald eagles, great egrets, great blue herons, cormorants, and many types of songbirds. If we are lucky, we could also spot some playful river otters swimming nearby. Don't forget a water bottle. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Cost: $25 per person and a Back Bay Refuge entrance fee is required from April to October: $5 per vehicle, $2 per bicycle or pedestrian. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation please call the park at (757) 426-7128.
08/23/2020	Event Canceled! Based on guidance from the CDC 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Early Bird Paddlers Location: Meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for transport into False Cape Join us for the morning as we paddle wildlife-packed Back Bay. Back Bay is a slow moving and scenic watershed that meanders along maritime-forests and wind-driven marshes. On this adventure, we will see plants and animals rarely seen in the city and learn about the amazing history of the area. During paddles, we regularly see bald eagles, great egrets, great blue herons, cormorants, and many types of songbirds. If we are lucky, we could also spot some playful river otters swimming nearby. Don't forget a water bottle. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Cost: $25 per person and a Back Bay Refuge entrance fee is required from April to October: $5 per vehicle, $2 per bicycle or pedestrian. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation please call the park at (757) 426-7128.
08/29/2020	Event Canceled! Based on guidance from the CDC 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Early Bird Paddlers Location: Meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for transport into False Cape Join us for the morning as we paddle wildlife-packed Back Bay. Back Bay is a slow moving and scenic watershed that meanders along maritime-forests and wind-driven marshes. On this adventure, we will see plants and animals rarely seen in the city and learn about the amazing history of the area. During paddles, we regularly see bald eagles, great egrets, great blue herons, cormorants, and many types of songbirds. If we are lucky, we could also spot some playful river otters swimming nearby. Don't forget a water bottle. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Cost: $25 per person and a Back Bay Refuge entrance fee is required from April to October: $5 per vehicle, $2 per bicycle or pedestrian. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation please call the park at (757) 426-7128.
08/30/2020	Event Canceled! Based on guidance from the CDC 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Early Bird Paddlers Location: Meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for transport into False Cape Join us for the morning as we paddle wildlife-packed Back Bay. Back Bay is a slow moving and scenic watershed that meanders along maritime-forests and wind-driven marshes. On this adventure, we will see plants and animals rarely seen in the city and learn about the amazing history of the area. During paddles, we regularly see bald eagles, great egrets, great blue herons, cormorants, and many types of songbirds. If we are lucky, we could also spot some playful river otters swimming nearby. Don't forget a water bottle. All equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. Cost: $25 per person and a Back Bay Refuge entrance fee is required from April to October: $5 per vehicle, $2 per bicycle or pedestrian. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation please call the park at (757) 426-7128.
09/27/2020	Event Canceled! Based on guidance from the CDC. 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Songbird Migration Walks Location: Meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for transport to False Cape False Cape State Park is home to hundreds of species of birds living in coastal, marsh and maritime forest habitats. Whether you're new to bird watching or an experienced birder, all are welcome to join us for a guided birding tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge into False Cape State Park. We will explore some of diverse habitats of our barrier spit and learn the basics of bird identification, binocular usage, bird calls and more. Cost: $10 per person and a Back Bay Refuge entrance fee is required from April to October: $5 per vehicle, $2 per bicycle or pedestrian. Reservations are required. To make a reservation please call the park at (757) 426-7128.
11/28/2020	9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Opt Outside - Beach Walk Location: Meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for transport to False cape Looking for a holiday alternative to eating and shopping? Need a chance to get some fresh air and stretch your legs? Join us for a walk along our pristine section of Atlantic coast. Learn the unique history of the area, spot birds flying over the ocean and running along the beach, and be on the lookout for dolphins playing in the waves. Expect to walk about 2 miles through soft sand. Cost: $10 per person. Space is limited to 12 participants. Reservations are required. To make a reservation please call the park at (757) 426-7128. To keep participants and staff safe, the following protocols are in place: All participants must wear a face covering while riding on the tram. Participants must pre-pay for the program, park staff will call each participant before the program to collect a credit card payment over the phone. Participants may not attend the program if they have any of the following symptoms: cough, fever, shortness of breath, new loss of sense of smell or taste.

First Landing State Park 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Phone: 757-412-2300 Email Address: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/first-landing
Date	Event
03/17/2020 To 12/31/2020	9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Park Packs Location: Main Office and Trail Center Want a little more for your day trip or overnight stay at First Landing? Then a Park Pack is what you need. A Park Pack will help you explore the park on your own. Each pack contains binoculars, guide books, story books, birdsong players, and more. Park Pack themes include the Chesapeake Bay, the Bald Cypress Swamps, Native Americans, Colonial Times, and Nocturnal Animals. Check out a Park Pack for up to 3 days.

High Bridge Trail State Park (Mailing address) 6888 Green Bay Rd., Green Bay, VA 23942 Phone: 434-315-0457 Email Address: highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/high-bridge-trail
Date	Event
07/28/2020	Event Canceled! Due to circumstances beyond our control 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. World Nature Conservation Day - Photography Hike Location: Camp Paradise Join a ranger on a hike through the woods as you keep an eye out for birds and other woodland creatures. Please wear closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, and dress for the weather. Bring water and snacks. Parking is at Camp Paradise with a $5 fee.

Holliday Lake State Park 2759 State Park Rd., Appomattox, VA 24522 Phone: 434-248-6308 Email Address: hollidaylake@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/holliday-lake
Date	Event
08/30/2020	11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. High Flyers Location: Jones Cemetery Area (Behind Concession Stand) Look up. Something is always flying above you. Usually it's a bird, bug, or bat, but could it be a plant? Explore the world of flight by creating a take-home flying craft. See how long and far it will fly on our tiny, makeshift runway. See how much weight it can carry. See if it can withstand the mighty wind. You'll also get the chance to experiment with other flyers as well. Please contact the Park Office with any questions regarding park programs or to set up private programs for a group.
09/06/2020	11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. High Flyers Location: Jones Cemetery Area (Behind Concession Stand) Look up. Something is always flying above you. Usually it's a bird, bug, or bat, but could it be a plant? Explore the world of flight by creating a take-home flying craft. See how long and far it will fly on our tiny, makeshift runway. See how much weight it can carry. See if it can withstand the mighty wind. You'll also get the chance to experiment with other flyers as well. Please contact the Park Office with any questions regarding park programs or to set up private programs for a group.
09/12/2020	4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. High Flyers Location: Jones Cemetery Area (Behind Concession Stand) Look up. Something is always flying above you. Usually it's a bird, bug, or bat, but could it be a plant? Explore the world of flight by creating a take-home flying craft. See how long and far it will fly on our tiny, makeshift runway. See how much weight it can carry. See if it can withstand the mighty wind. You'll also get the chance to experiment with other flyers as well. Please contact the Park Office with any questions regarding park programs or to set up private programs for a group.
09/26/2020	4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. High Flyers Location: Jones Cemetery Area (Behind Concession Stand) Look up. Something is always flying above you. Usually it's a bird, bug, or bat, but could it be a plant? Explore the world of flight by creating a take-home flying craft. See how long and far it will fly on our tiny, makeshift runway. See how much weight it can carry. See if it can withstand the mighty wind. You'll also get the chance to experiment with other flyers as well. Please contact the Park Office with any questions regarding park programs or to set up private programs for a group.
01/01/2020 To 12/31/2020	8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Park Packs Location: Park Office Check out a park pack to learn more about the fish, trees, and birds you may encounter throughout the park. Each backpack is stocked with field guides, binoculars, and other goodies to help you explore the park on your own and get a better look at the wonderful wildlife that inhabits it. Packs are free and can be checked out at the Park Office for up to three days on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hungry Mother State Park 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354 Phone: 276-781-7400 Email Address: HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/hungry-mother
Date	Event
06/27/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Interpreter's Choice Location: Beach There are lots of interesting areas within Hungry Mother State Park. You never know exactly what you will discover. You could find salamanders scurrying across the trail or birds hopping along in the bushes to even bear tracks found in the mud flats around the lake. Stop by the interpreter's table to ascertain something cool about nature. Program will change each week.
06/30/2020	11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Owl Pellet Investigation Location: Beach Owls are amazing birds and are known for their phenomenal ability to hunt. Learn how to investigate an owl's last meal by dissecting a pellet and seeing what is left.
07/04/2020	3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Great Migration Challenge Location: Raider's Run Trailhead Become a bird and migrate across the United States advoiding obstacles along the way. Master Naturalist, Chris McElraft will help you (as birds) discover what will make your journey easier and safer. Please bring a mask to the program and remember social distancing at all times.
07/07/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bird Beak Buffet Location: The Beach Just as we use different tools to eat different things, birds use their beaks in different ways based on what they eat too. Come and discover some unique bird adaptations that allow for birds to survive everywhere.
07/07/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Empty Nesters Location: Discovery Center Just like us, birds need a home in order to survive. The intriguing look of each bird nest reflects how each bird lives. Put your skills to the test and create your own bird nest.
07/08/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Two Birds of a Feather, Puzzle Together Location: Beach Crows have unmistakably been given a bad reputation. However, these birds are some of the most intelligent. They have the ability to solve puzzles, use tools, and even memorize human faces. Stop by the interpreter's table to see if you are smarter than a crow.
07/11/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Interpreter's Choice Location: Beach There are lots of interesting areas within Hungry Mother State Park. You never know exactly what you will discover. You could find salamanders scurrying across the trail or birds hopping along in the bushes to even bear tracks found in the mud flats around the lake. Stop by the interpreter's table to ascertain something cool about nature. Program will change each week.
07/11/2020	3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Great Migration Challenge Location: Raider's Run Trailhead Become a bird and migrate across the United States advoiding obstacles along the way. Master Naturalist, Chris McElraft will help you (as birds) discover what will make your journey easier and safer. Please bring a mask to the program and remember social distancing at all times.
07/14/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bird Beak Buffet Location: The Beach Just as we use different tools to eat different things, birds use their beaks in different ways based on what they eat too. Come and discover some unique bird adaptations that allow for birds to survive everywhere.
07/14/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Empty Nesters Location: Discovery Center Just like us, birds need a home in order to survive. The intriguing look of each bird nest reflects how each bird lives. Put your skills to the test and create your own bird nest.
07/15/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Two Birds of a Feather, Puzzle Together Location: Beach Crows have unmistakably been given a bad reputation. However, these birds are some of the most intelligent. They have the ability to solve puzzles, use tools, and even memorize human faces. Stop by the interpreter's table to see if you are smarter than a crow.
07/18/2020	3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Great Migration Challenge Location: Raider's Run Trailhead Become a bird and migrate across the United States advoiding obstacles along the way. Master Naturalist, Chris McElraft will help you (as birds) discover what will make your journey easier and safer. Please bring a mask to the program and remember social distancing at all times.
07/21/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bird Beak Buffet Location: The Beach Just as we use different tools to eat different things, birds use their beaks in different ways based on what they eat too. Come and discover some unique bird adaptations that allow for birds to survive everywhere.
07/21/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Empty Nesters Location: Discovery Center Just like us, birds need a home in order to survive. The intriguing look of each bird nest reflects how each bird lives. Put your skills to the test and create your own bird nest.
07/22/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Two Birds of a Feather, Puzzle Together Location: Beach Crows have unmistakably been given a bad reputation. However, these birds are some of the most intelligent. They have the ability to solve puzzles, use tools, and even memorize human faces. Stop by the interpreter's table to see if you are smarter than a crow.
07/25/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Interpreter's Choice Location: Beach There are lots of interesting areas within Hungry Mother State Park. You never know exactly what you will discover. You could find salamanders scurrying across the trail or birds hopping along in the bushes to even bear tracks found in the mud flats around the lake. Stop by the interpreter's table to ascertain something cool about nature. Program will change each week.
07/25/2020	3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Great Migration Challenge Location: Raider's Run Trailhead Become a bird and migrate across the United States advoiding obstacles along the way. Master Naturalist, Chris McElraft will help you (as birds) discover what will make your journey easier and safer. Please bring a mask to the program and remember social distancing at all times.
07/28/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bird Beak Buffet Location: The Beach Just as we use different tools to eat different things, birds use their beaks in different ways based on what they eat too. Come and discover some unique bird adaptations that allow for birds to survive everywhere.
07/28/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Empty Nesters Location: Discovery Center Just like us, birds need a home in order to survive. The intriguing look of each bird nest reflects how each bird lives. Put your skills to the test and create your own bird nest.
07/29/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Two Birds of a Feather, Puzzle Together Location: Beach Crows have unmistakably been given a bad reputation. However, these birds are some of the most intelligent. They have the ability to solve puzzles, use tools, and even memorize human faces. Stop by the interpreter's table to see if you are smarter than a crow.
08/01/2020	Event Canceled! Covid 19 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Interpreter's Choice Location: Beach There are lots of interesting areas within Hungry Mother State Park. You never know exactly what you will discover. You could find salamanders scurrying across the trail or birds hopping along in the bushes to even bear tracks found in the mud flats around the lake. Stop by the interpreter's table to ascertain something cool about nature. Program will change each week.
08/01/2020	3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Great Migration Challenge Location: Raider's Run Trailhead Become a bird and migrate across the United States advoiding obstacles along the way. Master Naturalist, Chris McElraft will help you (as birds) discover what will make your journey easier and safer. Please bring a mask to the program and remember social distancing at all times.
08/08/2020	3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Great Migration Challenge Location: Raider's Run Trailhead Become a bird and migrate across the United States advoiding obstacles along the way. Master Naturalist, Chris McElraft will help you (as birds) discover what will make your journey easier and safer. Please bring a mask to the program and remember social distancing at all times.
08/15/2020	8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Early Morning Bird Hike Location: Discovery Center Join Master Naturalist Randy Smith as he talks about the variety of birds found at Hungry Mother State Park. Then, travel with him around the park to discover what birds reside here during the late summer months.
08/15/2020	3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Great Migration Challenge Location: Raider's Run Trailhead Become a bird and migrate across the United States advoiding obstacles along the way. Master Naturalist, Chris McElraft will help you (as birds) discover what will make your journey easier and safer. Please bring a mask to the program and remember social distancing at all times.
08/22/2020	8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Early Morning Bird Hike Location: Discovery Center Join Master Naturalist Randy Smith as he talks about the variety of birds found at Hungry Mother State Park. Then, travel with him around the park to discover what birds reside here during the late summer months.
08/22/2020	3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Great Migration Challenge Location: Raider's Run Trailhead Become a bird and migrate across the United States advoiding obstacles along the way. Master Naturalist, Chris McElraft will help you (as birds) discover what will make your journey easier and safer. Please bring a mask to the program and remember social distancing at all times.
08/29/2020	8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Early Morning Bird Hike Location: Discovery Center Join Master Naturalist Randy Smith as he talks about the variety of birds found at Hungry Mother State Park. Then, travel with him around the park to discover what birds reside here during the late summer months.
08/29/2020	3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Great Migration Challenge Location: Raider's Run Trailhead Become a bird and migrate across the United States advoiding obstacles along the way. Master Naturalist, Chris McElraft will help you (as birds) discover what will make your journey easier and safer. Please bring a mask to the program and remember social distancing at all times.
09/04/2020	8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Early Morning Bird Hike Location: Discovery Center Join Master Naturalist Randy Smith as he talks about the variety of birds found at Hungry Mother State Park. Then, travel with him around the park to discover what birds reside here during the late summer months.
09/05/2020	3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Great Migration Challenge Location: Raider's Run Trailhead Become a bird and migrate across the United States advoiding obstacles along the way. Master Naturalist, Chris McElraft will help you (as birds) discover what will make your journey easier and safer. Please bring a mask to the program and remember social distancing at all times.
09/11/2020	8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Early Morning Bird Hike Location: Discovery Center Join Master Naturalist Randy Smith as he talks about the variety of birds found at Hungry Mother State Park. Then, travel with him around the park to discover what birds reside here during the late summer months.
09/18/2020	8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Early Morning Bird Hike Location: Discovery Center Join Master Naturalist Randy Smith as he talks about the variety of birds found at Hungry Mother State Park. Then, travel with him around the park to discover what birds reside here during the late summer months.
09/25/2020	8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Early Morning Bird Hike Location: Discovery Center Join Master Naturalist Randy Smith as he talks about the variety of birds found at Hungry Mother State Park. Then, travel with him around the park to discover what birds reside here during the late summer months.
10/02/2020	8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Fall Migrant Bird Hike Location: Discovery Center As the cool fall mornings drift in and the sun rises above the autumn-colored mountains, the birds awaken. Join Volunteer Mike Evans for a casual walk in search of some of the park's resident birds and also the fall migrants passing through the area.
10/09/2020	8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Fall Migrant Bird Hike Location: Discovery Center As the cool fall mornings drift in and the sun rises above the autumn-colored mountains, the birds awaken. Join Volunteer Mike Evans for a casual walk in search of some of the park's resident birds and also the fall migrants passing through the area.
10/16/2020	8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Fall Migrant Bird Hike Location: Discovery Center As the cool fall mornings drift in and the sun rises above the autumn-colored mountains, the birds awaken. Join Volunteer Mike Evans for a casual walk in search of some of the park's resident birds and also the fall migrants passing through the area.
10/23/2020	8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Fall Migrant Bird Hike Location: Discovery Center As the cool fall mornings drift in and the sun rises above the autumn-colored mountains, the birds awaken. Join Volunteer Mike Evans for a casual walk in search of some of the park's resident birds and also the fall migrants passing through the area.
10/30/2020	8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Fall Migrant Bird Hike Location: Discovery Center As the cool fall mornings drift in and the sun rises above the autumn-colored mountains, the birds awaken. Join Volunteer Mike Evans for a casual walk in search of some of the park's resident birds and also the fall migrants passing through the area.
01/01/2020 To 12/31/2020	8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Park Packs Location: Discovery Center Check out a Park Pack to jump-start your own adventure at Hungry Mother State Park. Packs are equipped with binoculars, field guides, storybooks, games, and much more. Packs are free to use and are first-come, first-serve. You may checkout a pack for up to three calendar days. Park Packs include activities on either birds, wildlife, wildflowers or trees. All Park Pack supplies donated by the Marion VFW Post 4667. Contact the Discovery Center for more information.

Kiptopeke State Park 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA 23310 Phone: 757-331-2267 Email Address: kiptopeke@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/kiptopeke
Date	Event
09/06/2020	7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Nautical Nocturnals Location: Picnic Shelter 1 Reservations only. Please call 757-331-3402 or visit the park office to sign up. Join a park ranger on this hike through a maritime forest, out to the bluffs at sunset. Marvel at shorebirds, eagles and other wildlife that live in or migrate through the Chesapeake Bay region. Once the sun has slipped out of sight let the moon be your guide as we travel the trails looking and listening for the wildlife that can be found in our park. As we negotiate the trails, we'll discuss the native owls and night birds of Virginia, engage them in conversation, and try to see them up close. This is a ranger-guided program so, if you are new to the outdoors and night hiking, it is a great program for you. Bring a flashlight but be prepared to turn it off. Free.
10/02/2020	9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Early Bird Hike Location: Meet at Picnic Shelter 1 The early bird gets the worm, or at least gets to see more birds. Crawl out of your tent early to hike through the park's remote trails and identify birds by sight and sound with the help of a park ranger on this beginner birding hike. Free
10/09/2020	9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Early Bird Hike Location: Meet at Picnic Shelter 1 The early bird gets the worm, or at least gets to see more birds. Crawl out of your tent early to hike through the park's remote trails and identify birds by sight and sound with the help of a park ranger on this beginner birding hike. Free
10/23/2020	9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Early Bird Hike Location: Meet at Picnic Shelter 1 The early bird gets the worm, or at least gets to see more birds. Crawl out of your tent early to hike through the park's remote trails and identify birds by sight and sound with the help of a park ranger on this beginner birding hike. Free
10/30/2020	9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Early Bird Hike Location: Meet at Picnic Shelter 1 The early bird gets the worm, or at least gets to see more birds. Crawl out of your tent early to hike through the park's remote trails and identify birds by sight and sound with the help of a park ranger on this beginner birding hike. Free

Lake Anna State Park 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551 Phone: 540-854-5503 Email Address: LakeAnna@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/lake-anna
Date	Event
08/26/2020	Event Canceled! due to circumstances beyond our control 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
08/27/2020	Event Canceled! due to circumstances beyond our control 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
08/28/2020	Event Canceled! due to circumstances beyond our control 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
09/02/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
09/03/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
09/04/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
09/09/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
09/10/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
09/11/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
09/16/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
09/17/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
09/18/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
09/23/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
09/24/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.
09/25/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ranger by Request Location: Various throughout park Ranger by Request programs gives families or groups a chance to engage in fun activities safely during their visit to the park. Maximum group size is 10. Time slots are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. First-come-first, served. Please choose only ONE program per time slot. MENU -Build a Bird's Nest - You'll decide what makes the best building material. -Busy Beavers - Explore the secret life of nature's most amazing engineers. -Buzz About Bees - Learn the "waggle dance" and discover unique pollinators. -Frog Walk - Talk with frogs and even try to catch a few. -Gold Panning - The park's signature program. We'll actually pan for gold. Pre-registration required - To request a ranger please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message. Please provide your phone number, number in your group, and a contact phone number. Meeting location will be provided during registration confirmation. Registration ends at 5 p.m. the day before each time slot. For everyone's safety, social distancing between individuals not from the same household is enforced. Face coverings are required in all park facilities and where social distancing is not possible. Please visit https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe before your visit.

Leesylvania State Park 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22191 Phone: 703-730-8205 Email Address: Leesylvania@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/leesylvania
Date	Event
04/03/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adventure Backpack Rental Location: Visitors Center Get ready to see nature like never before when you borrow an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center for free. You can explore many different topics, like: -Nature Discovery -Birding -Young Explorer -Insects -Tracking -Nature Art -Ponds and Streams -Rocks and Fossils Ages: 6 and older For questions, please contact the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.
04/04/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adventure Backpack Rental Location: Visitors Center Get ready to see nature like never before when you borrow an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center for free. You can explore many different topics, like: -Nature Discovery -Birding -Young Explorer -Insects -Tracking -Nature Art -Ponds and Streams -Rocks and Fossils Ages: 6 and older For questions, please contact the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.
04/05/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adventure Backpack Rental Location: Visitors Center Get ready to see nature like never before when you borrow an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center for free. You can explore many different topics, like: -Nature Discovery -Birding -Young Explorer -Insects -Tracking -Nature Art -Ponds and Streams -Rocks and Fossils Ages: 6 and older For questions, please contact the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.
04/06/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adventure Backpack Rental Location: Visitors Center Get ready to see nature like never before when you borrow an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center for free. You can explore many different topics, like: -Nature Discovery -Birding -Young Explorer -Insects -Tracking -Nature Art -Ponds and Streams -Rocks and Fossils Ages: 6 and older For questions, please contact the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.
04/07/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adventure Backpack Rental Location: Visitors Center Get ready to see nature like never before when you borrow an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center for free. You can explore many different topics, like: -Nature Discovery -Birding -Young Explorer -Insects -Tracking -Nature Art -Ponds and Streams -Rocks and Fossils Ages: 6 and older For questions, please contact the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.
04/08/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adventure Backpack Rental Location: Visitors Center Get ready to see nature like never before when you borrow an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center for free. You can explore many different topics, like: -Nature Discovery -Birding -Young Explorer -Insects -Tracking -Nature Art -Ponds and Streams -Rocks and Fossils Ages: 6 and older For questions, please contact the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.
04/09/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adventure Backpack Rental Location: Visitors Center Get ready to see nature like never before when you borrow an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center for free. You can explore many different topics, like: -Nature Discovery -Birding -Young Explorer -Insects -Tracking -Nature Art -Ponds and Streams -Rocks and Fossils Ages: 6 and older For questions, please contact the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.
04/10/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adventure Backpack Rental Location: Visitors Center Get ready to see nature like never before when you borrow an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center for free. You can explore many different topics, like: -Nature Discovery -Birding -Young Explorer -Insects -Tracking -Nature Art -Ponds and Streams -Rocks and Fossils Ages: 6 and older For questions, please contact the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.
04/11/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adventure Backpack Rental Location: Visitors Center Get ready to see nature like never before when you borrow an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center for free. You can explore many different topics, like: -Nature Discovery -Birding -Young Explorer -Insects -Tracking -Nature Art -Ponds and Streams -Rocks and Fossils Ages: 6 and older For questions, please contact the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.
04/17/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adventure Backpack Rental Location: Visitors Center Get ready to see nature like never before when you borrow an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center for free. You can explore many different topics, like: -Nature Discovery -Birding -Young Explorer -Insects -Tracking -Nature Art -Ponds and Streams -Rocks and Fossils Ages: 6 and older For questions, please contact the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.
04/18/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adventure Backpack Rental Location: Visitors Center Get ready to see nature like never before when you borrow an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center for free. You can explore many different topics, like: -Nature Discovery -Birding -Young Explorer -Insects -Tracking -Nature Art -Ponds and Streams -Rocks and Fossils Ages: 6 and older For questions, please contact the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.
04/24/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adventure Backpack Rental Location: Visitors Center Get ready to see nature like never before when you borrow an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center for free. You can explore many different topics, like: -Nature Discovery -Birding -Young Explorer -Insects -Tracking -Nature Art -Ponds and Streams -Rocks and Fossils Ages: 6 and older For questions, please contact the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.
04/25/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adventure Backpack Rental Location: Visitors Center Get ready to see nature like never before when you borrow an Adventure Backpack from the Visitors Center for free. You can explore many different topics, like: -Nature Discovery -Birding -Young Explorer -Insects -Tracking -Nature Art -Ponds and Streams -Rocks and Fossils Ages: 6 and older For questions, please contact the Visitor Center at 703-583-6904.
05/16/2020	Event Canceled! Based on the current guidance from the CDC 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Kids to Parks Day-Birding at Leesylvania Location: visitor center While birding at Leesylvania, go on a hike and see if you can check off all the birds from our park specific eBird list. Pick up a field checklist with different bird species at the visitor center and drop it off when complete. Need a field guide? You may rent one from the visitor center. For questions, please contact the visitor center at 703-583-6904.

Mason Neck State Park 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079 Phone: 703-339-2385 Email Address: MasonNeck@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/mason-neck
Date	Event
04/05/2020	8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Spring Break at Mason Neck State Park Location: Various Locations There's no better place to enjoy Spring Break than at Mason Neck State Park. Get outside and enjoy a variety of self-guided activities during the week. Bring your bikes and explore our 3 mile High Point multi-use trail, a paved path through forest lands. Take the kids on a self-guided hike along our park trails, visiting marked points of interest along the way. Practice bird watching or plant identification while hiking our varied park trails. Brochures and trail maps can be obtained at the park kiosks. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch and explore our playground, too. Stop by our visitor center for more information and program schedules.
09/13/2020	11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ranger at the Blind Location: Bay View Trail Observation Blind Eagles, beavers, and herons, oh my! Join a ranger to discover what animals and plants can be sighted in the marshes at our bird blind on Bay View Trail. We will provide binoculars for you to utilize.

Pocahontas State Park 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832 Phone: 804-796-4255 Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/pocahontas
Date	Event
02/16/2020	12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Bird Scavenger Hunt Location: Visitor Center Look at what that bird is doing. Observing birds can be fun, but challenging. You have to locate the bird, watch what it's doing, and then try to identify it-all within a few moments. Memorizing some behaviors of birds may help you learn to ID birds quickly, so stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a Behavior Scavenger Hunt sheet and then hit the trails to spot various behaviors. Once done, return the sheet to the Visitor Center for a special bird-themed prize. Suitable for all ages with family participation.
07/12/2020	12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Community Science Sundays Location: Visitor Center Are you an amateur scientist? Do you want to help save the world, but don't know where to start? Stop by the Visitor Center to see displays and take home material designed to help you discover ways that you and your family/friends can participate in scientific research through data monitoring, collection, and teamwork. July 12-Bluebirds July 19-Moths July 26- iNaturalist
07/19/2020	12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Community Science Sundays Location: Visitor Center Are you an amateur scientist? Do you want to help save the world, but don't know where to start? Stop by the Visitor Center to see displays and take home material designed to help you discover ways that you and your family/friends can participate in scientific research through data monitoring, collection, and teamwork. July 12-Bluebirds July 19-Moths July 26- iNaturalist
07/26/2020	12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Community Science Sundays Location: Visitor Center Are you an amateur scientist? Do you want to help save the world, but don't know where to start? Stop by the Visitor Center to see displays and take home material designed to help you discover ways that you and your family/friends can participate in scientific research through data monitoring, collection, and teamwork. July 12-Bluebirds July 19-Moths July 26- iNaturalist
08/01/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Jeop-Birdy Start Time Changed From 1:00 p.m. Location: Visitor Center America's favorite quiz show with a twist, where being bird brained is a benefit. Swing by to test your knowledge of bird biology, adaptations, migration, and conservation, but don't forget to answer with a question. Suitable for ages 8 and up. There will be two program times available to ensure social distancing is followed: 10a.m. - 10:25 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Registration is required. Please call 804-796-4472 or email Rebecca.whalen@dcr.virginia.gov to register. Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe
08/28/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Are You Smarter Than a Park Ranger? Location: Visitor Center What's the state snake? The state bird? What about the state boat? Join us for a hike to test your knowledge and discover the hidden secrets behind our state symbols, seals and emblems. Suitable for ages 5 and up. Registration is required. Please call 804-796-4472 or email Rebecca.whalen@dcr.virginia.gov to register. Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe
08/30/2020	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Reserve A Ranger Start Time Changed From 2:00 p.m. Location: Visitor Center Reserve A Ranger and give your family or group a chance to engage in activities not otherwise scheduled during your visit to the park. The programs will be geared to the ages and interests of your group and will last 45 to 60 minutes. Call the Visitor Center by 9 am to select a program. Have an interest but don't see it on the menu? Just let us know and we can create a custom experience for you. Request a Ranger is first come-first serve and only one family/group will be allowed to Reserve A Ranger. Call 804-796-4472 for more information or to Reserve A Ranger. Available Programs- -Wigglin' Worms- Explore the wild, wigglin' world of worms. -Creek Crawl- A closer look at aquatic macroinvertebrates -Hand and Hand- How the park came to be through the Civilian Conservation Corps -Migration Madness- Play the part of a bird and to challenges faced when migrating. -Tree Lifecyle- A walk to grow with the trees. -Mythssss- Test your knowledge on the snakes of Virginia. -Skull ID- Investigate skulls to identify what critter went where.
09/03/2020	12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Moths on the Menu Location: Picnic area by Playground It's a hard life evading bears, bats and birds. As you take on the role of a hunter, you'll be surprised to discover who is munching on these metamorphic insects Suitable for all ages. To learn more about moths and National Moth Week, visit: http://nationalmothweek.org There will be two program times available to ensure social distancing is followed: 12 p.m. - 12:25 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. Registration is required. Please call 804-796-4472 or email Rebecca.whalen@dcr.virginia.gov to register. Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe Suitable for all ages.
09/13/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Reserve A Ranger Location: Visitor Center Reserve A Ranger and give your family or group a chance to engage in activities not otherwise scheduled during your visit to the park. The programs will be geared to the ages and interests of your group and will last 45 to 60 minutes. Call the Visitor Center by 9 am to select a program. Have an interest but don't see it on the menu? Just let us know and we can create a custom experience for you. Request a Ranger is first come-first serve and only one family/group will be allowed to Reserve A Ranger. Call 804-796-4472 for more information or to Reserve A Ranger. Available Programs- -Wigglin' Worms- Explore the wild, wigglin' world of worms. -Creek Crawl- A closer look at aquatic macroinvertebrates -Hand and Hand- How the park came to be through the Civilian Conservation Corps -Migration Madness- Play the part of a bird and to challenges faced when migrating. -Tree Lifecyle- A walk to grow with the trees. -Mythssss- Test your knowledge on the snakes of Virginia. -Skull ID- Investigate skulls to identify what critter went where.
09/20/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Reserve A Ranger Location: Visitor Center Reserve A Ranger and give your family or group a chance to engage in activities not otherwise scheduled during your visit to the park. The programs will be geared to the ages and interests of your group and will last 45 to 60 minutes. Call the Visitor Center by 9 am to select a program. Have an interest but don't see it on the menu? Just let us know and we can create a custom experience for you. Request a Ranger is first come-first serve and only one family/group will be allowed to Reserve A Ranger. Call 804-796-4472 for more information or to Reserve A Ranger. Available Programs- -Wigglin' Worms- Explore the wild, wigglin' world of worms. -Creek Crawl- A closer look at aquatic macroinvertebrates -Hand and Hand- How the park came to be through the Civilian Conservation Corps -Migration Madness- Play the part of a bird and to challenges faced when migrating. -Tree Lifecyle- A walk to grow with the trees. -Mythssss- Test your knowledge on the snakes of Virginia. -Skull ID- Investigate skulls to identify what critter went where.
09/27/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Reserve A Ranger Location: Visitor Center Reserve A Ranger and give your family or group a chance to engage in activities not otherwise scheduled during your visit to the park. The programs will be geared to the ages and interests of your group and will last 45 to 60 minutes. Call the Visitor Center by 9 am to select a program. Have an interest but don't see it on the menu? Just let us know and we can create a custom experience for you. Request a Ranger is first come-first serve and only one family/group will be allowed to Reserve A Ranger. Call 804-796-4472 for more information or to Reserve A Ranger. Available Programs- -Wigglin' Worms- Explore the wild, wigglin' world of worms. -Creek Crawl- A closer look at aquatic macroinvertebrates -Hand and Hand- How the park came to be through the Civilian Conservation Corps -Migration Madness- Play the part of a bird and to challenges faced when migrating. -Tree Lifecyle- A walk to grow with the trees. -Mythssss- Test your knowledge on the snakes of Virginia. -Skull ID- Investigate skulls to identify what critter went where.
10/17/2020	6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Bird's the Word-Big Day 2020 Location: Throughout the world Mark your calendars for October 17, 2020. Big Days are a 24 hour opportunity to celebrate the birds both near you and around the world. How to participate: Get an eBird account: eBird is a worldwide bird checklist program used by millions of birders. It's 100% free. Watch birds on 17 October. It's that simple! October Big Day runs from midnight to midnight in your local time zone. You don't need to be a bird expert, or go out all day long. You can report birds from anywhere in the world, even 10 minutes in your backyard will help. Enter what you see and hear on eBird: You can enter your sightings Watch the sightings roll in: During the day, keep an eye on how the lists are growing in different parts of the world. Follow along with reports from more than 150 countries. For more information, visit https://ebird.org/octoberbigday
12/05/2020	10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tweets and Treats Location: Visitor Center Who says you have to get up at the crack of dawn to go bird watching? Join the rangers for a family-friendly bird watching event that will teach you easy bird identification techniques. Suitable for all ages. Feel free to bring your own binoculars. Registration is required. Please call 804-796-4472 or email Rebecca.whalen@dcr.virginia.gov to register. Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe
12/12/2020	2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Migration Madness Location: Visitor Center Winter will be here before you know it, so join us to discover more about what animals do to survive the cooler, winter months. See the benefits of blubber and then channel your inner bird to see if you can make it around power lines, jets, and bad weather to reach warmer weather. Suitable for ages 6 and up. Programs designed to complement the Virginia Standards of Learning. Registration is required. Please call 804-796-4472 or email Rebecca.whalen@dcr.virginia.gov to register. Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/besafe

Sky Meadows State Park 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144 Phone: 540-592-3556 Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/sky-meadows
Date	Event
01/28/2020 To 01/28/2021	Event Canceled! Circumstances beyond our control. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Discovery Backpacks Location: Available at the Visitor Center A new discovery awaits your family each season with Sky Meadows' Discovery Backpacks. Head to the park's Visitor Center and take your pick from our three self-guided packs: Beginning Birding, Insect Investigation, Woodland Wonders. Each adventure-filled pack includes everything you need to explore and discover the wonders of the park. Featured activities change seasonally, so you can return again and again to discover new adventures. An adult 18 years or older must be present to check out the pack, free of charge.

Southwest Virginia Museum 10 West First St., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219 Phone: 276-523-1322 Email Address: SWVAMuseum@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/southwest-virginia-museum
Date	Event
08/15/2020	10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dogwood Garden Club Exhibit Location: Museum's Victorian Parlor The Dogwood Garden Club will be setup in the museum's Victorian Parlor for an excellent display of our area's "green thumbs." This exhibit will show what native plants and flowers to plant in your yard to entice butterflies, bees and birds into your flower garden. The Dogwood Garden Club is dedicated to community beautification throughout the town. No charge for this event. If you wish to tour the museum, the regular admission rates apply Adults $5, Children 6-12 $3.00, Under 6 Free. Participants are required to social distance between those not in the same household. Face coverings are required if you enter the Museum for any reason during your visit.
08/16/2020	1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dogwood Garden Club Exhibit Location: Museum's Victorian Parlor The Dogwood Garden Club will be setup in the museum's Victorian Parlor for an excellent display of our area's "green thumbs." This exhibit will show what native plants and flowers to plant in your yard to entice butterflies, bees and birds into your flower garden. The Dogwood Garden Club is dedicated to community beautification throughout the town. No charge for this event. If you wish to tour the museum, the regular admission rates apply Adults $5, Children 6-12 $3.00, Under 6 Free. Participants are required to social distance between those not in the same household. Face coverings are required if you enter the Museum for any reason during your visit.

Staunton River Battlefield State Park 1035 Fort Hill Trail, Randolph, VA 23962 Phone: 434-454-4312 Email Address: srbattle@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/staunton-river-battlefield
Date	Event
01/01/2020 To 12/31/2020	Park Packs Location: Around the Park The park has Park Packs available to any visitor during Visitor Center open hours. Each Park Pack is a different theme including birding, animal tracks, bugs, and more. With a Park Pack, you can discover much more at the park with various tools such as field guides, magnifying glasses, activity books, and craft projects. Enhance your park exploration with a Park Pack today.

Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd., Green Bay, VA 23942 Phone: 434-392-3435 Email Address: TwinLakes@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/twin-lakes
Date	Event
12/05/2020	9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. DIY Cookie Cutter Bird Feeders Location: Park Office For $3, grab a Do-It-Yourself craft kit from the park office that will provide all the materials needed to create your own Cookie-Cutter Bird feeders made of gelatin and bird seed. The kit will also provide instructions on how to make this biodegradable, bird-friendly feeder that can be placed outside or used as a holiday ornament. Available during normal park office hours while supplies last.

Westmoreland State Park 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520 Phone: 804-493-8821 Email Address: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/westmoreland
Date	Event
09/06/2020	11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ospreys and Eagles Location: Next to the Pool Area at the Day Use Beach What is that big bird I see? An Osprey? An Eagle? Learn the basic features that distinguish the Osprey from the Eagle in order to correctly identify these majestic birds- and more!!! Masks required in all buildings. Current Covid guidelines will be followed.
07/13/2020 To 12/31/2020	Family Led Nature Programs Location: Family's choice Be a citizen scientist! Self-guided family led programs to engage both adults and children during their visit to Westmoreland State Park.Based on current guidance from the CDC social distancing of 6ft must be observed. Guests must wear a face covering when entering a restroom or the Visitor Center. https://questagame.com/ Join families from around the world to save the earth!!! https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app Take your nature knowledge up a notch with the inaturalist Seek app! Use the power of image recognition technology to identify the plants and animals all around you. Earn badges for seeing different types of birds, amphibians, plants, and fungi and participate in monthly observation challenges. https://www.plt.org/activities-for-families/ Play detective on your next walk in the woods and discover how plants grow, age, decay, and learn about the many ecosystem services that trees provide. https://store.projectwet.org/covid-19-free-resource-downloads.html A collection of free Project WET activities to keep kids engaged. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/coloring Here is a way to have fun coloring while learning about the living world.

York River State Park 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188 Phone: 757-566-3036 Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov Web Site: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/york-river
Date	Event
12/18/2020	Event Canceled! Covid-19 restrictions 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wonderful Waterfowl Watch Location: Visitor Center Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds.
12/26/2020	Event Canceled! Covid-19 restrictions 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Wonderful Waterfowl Watch Location: Visitor Center Waterfowl viewing season is here. Stop by our outdoor display of decoys and images and discover the ducks that inhabit the area until early spring. Be sure to bring your binoculars for better views of these spectacular birds.

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