Events in Virginia State Parks

El Parque Estatal Histórico del Museo del Suroeste de Virginia ahora está aceptando entradas para el espectáculo de colchas "Stitch in Time".

April showers bring May flowers.  For the month of April, homeschoolers will learn about the water cycle, water pollution, and how it affects us and the environment.

Enjoy maximum bluff and shoreline views on this ranger guided hike.  The hike is just about a mile and includes a portion of the new Hognose Trail.  We will explore the popular Fossil Beach and the secluded Pete's Overlook.  .

This FREE two-night (April 13 & 14) Boating Safety Course will enable participants to obtain their Boater Safety certification/card which is required in Virginia for all PWC operators age 14 and older and all operators (regardless of age) of motorboats with a 10 hp or greater engine.  Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and pre-registration for all participants is required. Register online here.

Want to make a difference at Douthat State Park?

¿Quieres experimentar el Parque Estatal New River Trail de una manera que pocas personas tienen la oportunidad de hacerlo?

This FREE two-night (April 13 & 14) Boating Safety Course will enable participants to obtain their Boater Safety certification/card which is required in Virginia for all PWC operators age 14 and older and all operators (regardless of age) of motorboats with a 10 hp or greater engine.  Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and pre-registration for all participants is required. Register online here.

Sip, Snack & Create: Paint-N-Snack Night at the Museum.

Come join the monthly meeting of the Widewater State Park Friend's Group!

Únase a un guardabosques en una caminata de tres millas hasta la cascada y de regreso.

¡Únase a los Amigos de Mason Neck y Fairfax Master Naturalists para un día gratificante de trabajo voluntario en el jardín!

April showers bring May flowers.  For the month of April, homeschoolers will learn about the water cycle, water pollution, and how it affects us and the environment.

Come explore nature's amazing spring happenings through the Powhatan Library's new educational series: Nature Days!

"Beavers:  Nature's Engineers" examines the characteristics and habits of North America's largest rodent.  Learn about how beavers alter the environment more than any other creature except humans.  Find out how beavers contributed to the westward expansion as settlers arrived in the New World.  .

Unir a nuestros guardabosques para descubrir los secretos del magnífico ciervo de cola blanca.

Join the Mecklenburg County YMCA for the 2026 Tracks and Trails Hiking Series with Steph Bowen at Occoneechee State Park!

La lluvia de meteoros de las Líridas es una lluvia promedio, que generalmente produce alrededor de 20 meteoros por hora en su punto máximo.

Reunir con un guardabosques y realice una caminata guiada a lo largo del sendero Lakeshore (0.81millas).

Así como las orugas crecen y cambian, nuestros programas del Club de Orugas están diseñados para ayudar a su pequeño a crecer y cambiar.

Explore la aldea escondida de Wash Woods y vea los diversos hábitats costeros de False Cape.

Dead phone battery while wandering the wood?

Did you know that opossums roamed the earth with the dinosaurs and have “hands” like ours, but on their hind legs? Wonder what other secrets these critters hold? Join us to discover little known facts about these amazing animals and how they benefit humans.

Cape Henry is known for over 400 years of history, starting with the first landing of the Jamestown settlers, to the Village of Cape Henry and the creation of Fort Story.  Learn about the creation of the lighthouse and its experience throughout major events in the country’s history.  This program offers a detailed overview of the Cape Henry area starting in 1607 and continuing to the present.

Descubra los "datos sobre los osos" sobre los osos negros del Parque Estatal Fairy Stone en nuestro programa dirigido por guardabosques. Conoce sus características, hábitos, cómo evitar conflictos y mucho más.

Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is thrilled to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program!

What better way to celebrate International Dark Sky Week than "shooting stars" through the Natural Bridge?

Are you curious about the birds around us?

Come celebrate our planet with First Landing Rangers during Earth Week!

Celebrate Earth Week 2026 at False Cape State Park all week long by supporting healthy and happy beaches.

Reunir con un guardabosques y realice una caminata guiada de una milla a lo largo del sendero Oak Hickory, calificada como una caminata moderada.

¿Tienes un pequeño explorador que está más allá de gatear, pero no está listo para caminar con los hermanos del jardín de infantes?  El Tyke Hike es el ajuste perfecto para las piernas pequeñas.  Las caminatas son de menos de una milla y en su mayoría aptas para cochecitos.  El guardabosques ayudará a tu pequeño a descubrir cosas interesantes en la naturaleza en esta aventura de una hora.

From the small eastern screech owl to the great horned owl, eight species of owls call Virginia home part or all of the year.   Get a glimpse into the mysterious world of our elusive nocturnal raptors.

Realice una visita guiada de 4horas por el Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Back Bay y el Parque Estatal False Cape.

Aprenda la leyenda detrás de las formaciones de cruces de piedra que ocurren naturalmente y viaje a la ubicación especial en el parque para buscar su propia "piedra de hadas". Después de una breve presentación sobre lo que buscará, nos dirigiremos al sitio.

Este recorrido por el edificio histórico está diseñado para resaltar la arquitectura de la época, los diseños, el mobiliario, los toques especiales, la decoración ornamentada y las historias dentro de las paredes de la Mansión Jones-Stewart.

Crea un recuerdo hecho a mano inspirado en la naturaleza para llevar a casa.

Let your creativity flow at our Creation Station, where you can create your favorite animal mask, opossum puppet, turkey, butterfly, or batteau craft.

Invasive plants like garlic mustard spread aggressively and cause significant damage to our native plants and animals.

¿Sabías que alguna vez hubo una próspera "ciudad en auge" ubicada donde hoy se encuentra nuestro lago?

New life is springing up all over the park.  Kick off an hour of sights and sounds at the Discovery Room and view nesting herons and osprey.  .

Did you know that April 17th is International Bat Appreciation Day?

Conozca a Gertie y Birdie, nuestras embajadoras educativas, e interactúe con nuestros guardabosques expertos mientras cuidan de estas queridas criaturas.

Únase a nuestros guardabosques mientras creamos búhos con piñas y otros elementos naturales que se encuentran en el parque.

Los árboles tienen cualidades mágicas que nos proporcionan muchos artículos cotidianos importantes, así como una gran parte del oxígeno que respiramos.

If you're curious about trees, satisfy your curiosity on this Arbor Adventure!  Join a ranger on Chippoax Trace Trail to identify Chippokes' fauna, specifically trees.  This trail takes visitors from rolling farm fields, into canopied woodlands, and to a worthwhile scenic view of the beautiful salt marshes of Chippokes.

Este juego de campo es una forma divertida y segura de examinar las notables habilidades de los murciélagos y la importancia de preservar sus hábitats.

¿Sabías que si los estadounidenses reciclaran una décima parte de sus periódicos, se salvarían 25 millones de árboles al año?

Ever wondered how a beaver’s fur keeps it warm and dry, or how a white-tailed deer communicates within its herd?

National Audubon Day is celebrated annually on April 26th to honor the birthday of renowned ornithologist, naturalist, and painter John James Audubon.

Slippery, slimy, salamanders are out and about!

Join a ranger for Earth Day on a hike!

It is International Bat Appreciation Day! Join a ranger and learn all about these important night time pollinators and make a craft to take home.

Las poblaciones de polinizadores en todas partes están en constante declive, pero ¿por qué tanto alboroto al respecto?

Whether you prefer the writings of Henry David Thoreau or the classic rhyme scheme of Dr.

April 17th is International Bat Appreciation Day!

¡Únete a la fiesta!

¡Únase a nosotros para una noche de diversión 'bat-tastic' en el Parque Estatal Twin Lakes!

Start off your weekend off right with s’mores and more!

El Parque Estatal Chippokes se enorgullece de asociarse con el Club de Astrónomos Aficionados de Back Bay para presentar un cielo nocturno oscuro especial y una oportunidad de observación de estrellas para que todos disfruten. Los miembros del club usarán sus telescopios para compartir el cielo nocturno con los visitantes del parque.  Los visitantes tendrán la libertad de hacer preguntas, observar y mirar a través de telescopios durante este evento de divulgación de observación pública.

¿Alguna vez has oído hablar de un timberdoodle?

Happy International Bat Appreciation Day!

See the stars and explore our night sky with park rangers at this International Dark Sky Park!

Join us for a bird id and photography walk with Samuels Public Library.  We will meet at the Visitor Center to review bird identification and tips for photographing birds.

Want to help the Chesapeake Bay watershed and our planet this weekend before Earth Day?

Join a Ranger to conserve and protect Leesylvania State Park's natural resources.

Looking for a fun service project to celebrate Earth Day?  Help Park Rangers as we preserve the beauty of the Big Water Visitor Center.  We will be cleaning out flower beds, weeding the walkways, and planting native species.  Meet at the Big Water Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m. Come prepared to get your hands dirty, bring gardening gloves and wear appropriate clothing.  All ages are welcome.

Join First Landing Rangers for an Earth Week shoreline cleanup at the Narrows Beach located at the 64th Street entrance.

Join a Ranger on a rugged trek across the terrain showcasing three of Grayson Highlands State Park's crown jewels!

The Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum will host a community yard sale on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can look forward to a diverse selection of unique items for sale!

Celebrate Earth Week 2026 at False Cape State Park all week long by supporting healthy and happy beaches.

Clinch River State Park will be an exhibitor at the Abingdon Earth Day Event in the town of Abingdon, Virginia.

Spring brings so many types of flowers and other flora that it sometimes seems like too many types to get to know.

Join us for a special collaborative planting event as Sweet Run partners with the Virginia Cooperative Extension and Woodgrove High School.

En palabras de Woodsy Owl (1971), "Dale un ulular; ¡No contamines!" Ofrécete como voluntario y ayuda al planeta hoy.

Love your planet!

Join us in discovering the hidden wonders of these temporary seasonal wetlands.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration!

Art in the Park programs explore connections between art and the natural world through a different hands-on project each month.  April's program is Paper Making!

Ready to see the forest wake up after winter? Join Master Naturalist Kim Manion for a short, guided hike focused on the fascinating world of spring tree identification.

Ven a descubrir los majestuosos cazadores aéreos y sus hábitats.  Las águilas calvas, los halcones de hombros rojos y los halcones de cola roja tienen su hogar aquí durante todo el año.  El águila pescadora regresa a la zona para alimentarse y reproducirse.   Es posible que encontremos otras aves rapaces, así como mientras caminamos por el bosque y nos adentramos en las marismas.

Discover how to identify common trees in our forest while uncovering the hidden strategies they use to compete for sunlight each spring.  As temperatures warm competition heats up for the most important thing in the forest - sunlight!

Como todos los animales salvajes, los osos negros están motivados por la comida.

As habitat loss reshapes the world around us, the wildlife who have always called it home are facing mounting challenges.

Blink and you might miss them—spring’s wildflowers don’t stick around for long!

Gardens aren't just for show; they are also crucial habitats for pollinators, birds, insects, and small mammals.

Sigue los pasos de los licores ilegales de décadas pasadas.

Join us for the planting of native tree seedlings from Virginia’s Department of Forestry.

Did you know that Westmoreland is one of the original State Parks in Virginia?

Calling all hikers, bikers, equestrians, and trail enthusiasts! Celebrate Earth Week at Lake Anna State Park by joining our Trail Survey Team. Volunteer Trail Surveyors will mark damaged signs, fallen trees, and other potential hazards on the Avenza free navigation app to help guide our maintenance projects for the upcoming season.   Volunteers will check in at the Visitor Center by 10:30AM.

Sin los polinizadores, las personas y todos los ecosistemas terrestres de la Tierra no sobrevivirían.

¿Dónde viven los sapos?

Crea un recuerdo hecho a mano inspirado en la naturaleza para llevar a casa.

Do you know what critters are crawling in your backyard?

Have you ever wondered how civilians experienced the Civil War?

Join us for our new series "Tales and Trails" with Samuels Public Library.

Celebrate Earth Day by discovering the magic of vernal pools!

Únase al Club de la Asociación de Cohetería del Norte de Virginia (NOVAAR) mientras sus modelos de cohetes suben, suben y se alejan.

Realice una visita guiada de 4horas por el Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Back Bay y el Parque Estatal False Cape.

Happy spring!

Our animal ambassadors Hisstopher and Harrold want to meet you!