Events in Virginia State Parks

詹姆斯河州立公園是指定的國際黑天公園。

Discover how Virginia’s watersheds shape our communities by stopping by the Evergreen Soil and Water Conservation Tabletop Display throughout the day.

The story of a man who built himself into a leader through sheer discipline, sharp intellect, and a refusal to do anything halfway, this program follows Andrew Humphreys from his early years as a driven young engineer to his rise as one of the most respected officers in the Union Army.

Do you want to witness the art of Gyotaku fish printing, an ancient craft where you can create your own fish masterpiece?

春天在空中，這是觀鳥的最佳時機！

我們都享受美味的餐點，而我們住在我們的遊客中心的居住蛇也是一樣的。

Westmoreland State Park is a special place known for rare and common fossils, including the most desirable and sought after - shark teeth you can find along our shoreline.

Did you know Raccoons can remember solutions to tasks and have “hands” like ours?

Come join our Rangers in celebrating the Highland Maple Festival!

今天早上製作，今晚使用

Walk through history by touring Sky Meadows' historic Mount Bleak House.

Frogs calling are a true sign of spring.   Frogs and toads rely on water from places like ponds and wetlands to lay their eggs, and many species never stray far from a body of water.

What's under that rock?

Humans aren't the only ones who build amazing structures.  Insects, birds, and mammals are among the many animals who create complex homes for themselves.  Let's take a look into the world of these master builders of the animal kingdom.

Come join us for Women's History Month to learn about the historical figures who helped shape the Widewater Peninsula.  Margaret Brent - English colonist, Catholic landowner, attorney - An unmarried woman who moved to the colonies, and stayed unwed, was strange enough.

參加 4 小時導遊，穿過 Back Bay 國家野生動物保護區和假開普州立公園！

了解天然出現的石十字架背後的傳說，並前往公園中的特殊位置，尋找自己的 " 仙石。"在簡短介紹您將需要的內容後，我們將前往該網站。

Join one of Mason Neck's interpreters along the Bay View Trail to discover the rich history of Mason Neck State Park. This program explores the changing relationships between people and the land, from early river-based communities and agricultural use to modern conservation efforts that preserve wildlife habitat and open space.

什麼是底棲生物，它們如何在溪裡生存？

學習基本目標射箭的基本技能，這是一項技能，由於公園裡發現的文物，我們知道人類在這裡已經在這裡練習了數千年。

Ever heard of a seed bomb?

Westmoreland State Park is home to four different ambassador animals: Reba the corn snake, Stevie the king snake, and two red-eared sliders, Venus and Jennika.

我們的兩棲動物和爬行動物生活在哪裡？

與我們的遊騎兵一起探索壯麗的白尾鹿的秘密。

With the park's miles of woodland trails and grassy expanses, you’re sure to see some of the mushrooms that are native to this part of the east coast year-round.  Join us for a basic introduction to fungi in our Visitors Center Discovery Room, then come with us on a short hike to see what fungi we can discover.

This is a “casting” call for miniatures enthusiasts and historic craft fans!

Basket weaving has been an important craft for thousands of years. Stop by our campfire to learn about the history of weaving in the area, as well as how to harvest and weave Japanese honeysuckle (and other invasive plants).

享受自然學家帶領的徒步旅行，了解您周圍的盛開和生長的所有內容。這個簡單的徒步旅行將帶遊客穿過我們公園沿岸的落葉森林，讓您有機會在地球上生物多樣化的地方之一看到新河的一些原生野花和樹木！請穿著舒適的步行鞋，適合天氣穿著，並帶大量水和小吃。

Come join our Rangers in celebrating the Highland Maple Festival!

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” - John Muir Join our rangers on a guided hike and learn about our native species, park history, and wetland habitat. Meet at the Visitor Center before the hike.

Join us on World Water Day for a Hungry Mother Lake clean-up.

Ever wonder where rainwater goes after it hits the ground?

Join us to test the quality of the water in Stock Creek.

有一個小探險家，但還沒有準備和幼稚園兄弟姐妹一起徒步旅行嗎？Tyke 健行非常適合小腿部。遠足不到一英里，大部分適合嬰兒車。遊俠將幫助您的小孩在這個一小時的冒險中發現大自然中的整潔事物。

Spring brings about lots of change in our natural world.

當您與我們當地的弗吉尼亞大自然學家（CPVMN）中部皮埃蒙特分會加入我們的合作計劃，參加我們的合作計劃時，見證兩棲動物的生命週期，並近距離觀看水生無脊椎動物。

你知道烏鴉和恐龍一起在地球上漫遊嗎？熊貓有像我們一樣的「手」嗎？想知道這些生物還有什麼其他秘密？加入我們，發現有關這些令人驚嘆的動物以及它們如何對人類受益的鮮明事實。

本計劃旨在向年輕參與者介紹自然世界的奇觀，並促進對環境的欣賞。

Spring brings about lots of change in our natural world.

" 海豹：自然的工程師 " 研究北美最大的鼠類的特徵和習慣。了解海豹如何比人類以外的任何其他生物更改了環境。了解海豚如何在新世界的定居者抵達新世界時對西部擴張的貢獻。經過關於海豹的簡短講座和幾個 " 當地故事 " 之後，一部精美的電影將跟踪一對海豹的生活在一年中的一段時間。將展示各種物品，包括海豹骷髏頭，皮皮和木材切割示例。所有參加計劃的兒童將贈送特別禮物。

在我們的遊騎兵主導的計劃中，探索有關仙石州立公園黑熊的「熊事實」。了解他們的特徵，習慣，如何避免衝突等等。

Unsure or unable to participate in walks over uneven forested terrain but have a desire to know nature better?

就像毛蟲的生長和變化一樣，我們的卡特彼勒俱樂部計劃旨在幫助您的小孩成長和改變。

當我們睡覺時，一群新的夜間動物出來開始它們的「日常」活動。

與我們的遊騎兵一起探索壯麗的白尾鹿的秘密。

Leave No Trace principles not only apply to you, but also your dog.

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

Our Friends Group is an organization of citizens who support our park's operations, events, and material needs through fund raising.

是時候為弗吉尼亞州當地動物提升您的初學者或高級識別技能了。

Did you know Raccoons can remember solutions to tasks and have “hands” like ours?

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.

了解天然出現的石十字架背後的傳說，並前往公園中的特殊位置，尋找自己的 " 仙石。"在簡短介紹您將需要的內容後，我們將前往該網站。

與我們的遊騎兵一起探索壯麗的白尾鹿的秘密。

認識我們的教育大使 Gertie 和 Birdie，並與我們知識豐富的遊騎兵互動，同時他們照顧這些喜愛的生物。

您知道我們今天的湖泊位置曾經有一個蓬勃發展的 " 繁榮小鎮 " 嗎？

通過迷你程序尋找漫遊遊俠，並學習新的東西。

加入遊俠，了解 Belle Isle 州立公園發現的野生動物，讓您感受感官愉悅。

快來加入派對！

Start off your weekend off right with s’mores and more! Join our rangers in a welcome campfire at the Outdoor Classroom behind the Discovery Center each Friday this month, where you can learn more about the wildlife and fossils that we have here in our park. Whether you want to learn more about Westmoreland, or you just want to hang out and eat s’mores, you know where to find us! Dress appropriately for the weather on the day of the event and bring water. .

拿起雙筒望遠鏡，到外面去。

Join a volunteer for a guided birding walk throughout the park.

拿起雙筒望遠鏡，到外面去。

The story of a man who lived life on a stage of his own making, this program dives into the sweeping presence of John B.

There’s nothing like the thrill of a first catch—bring your young anglers to reel in a big one at Kids Fishing Day.

Join us for a nature photography program with Samuels Public Library.  We will meet outside the Visitor Center to review tips for photographing spring flowers and wildlife.

Come visit our booth at the Gloucester County 2026 Daffodil festival!

Join a ranger on a volunteer workday!

在有約克河州立公園，甚至是約克河，6，000 以上幾年前，海洋生物在淺海裡游泳。

關於甜潤州立公園有很多故事可以講述。

If you get tired of the hustle and bustle of Downtown Historic Gloucester during the Daffodil Festival, but still want to be enriched in local history, stop by the first Timberneck Open House of the year!

成為大自然的管理者，同時建立您的當地社區，並與您附近對戶外活動有共同熱情的人聯繫。在梅森尼克州立公園遊客中心與遊客人員會面，進行簡短討論保育，並獲取用品來清理沖入海岸線或在步道和休閒區間殘留和散落在步道和休閒區域的垃圾。清潔日子是自我節奏的，所以請盡可能多地清潔我們的海岸線，以便在公園中創造改變。

您想有機會探索波哈坦州立公園的步道並結識新朋友嗎？

我們可以通過查看它們的皮膚和骷髏來了解很多關於動物的適應性。

Stretch your wings on this First Day Hike all about the birds that call Chippokes State park their nest!  Join a Ranger led excursion along College Run Trail to the shoreline of the James River.

Step out on the trail to search for springtime renewal.

Have you ever wanted to identify the different birds in your yard or even start bird watching as a hobby?  If so, this program is for you.  We'll go over the basics of finding and identifying birds, the basic equipment you might need, as well as some tips to help you make the most of your birding adventures!

當我們剖析貓頭鷹留下的線索時，成為貓頭鷹顆粒偵探。

Walk through history by touring Sky Meadows' historic Mount Bleak House.

Leaf your worries behind and tree-t yourself to a ranger-led hike that shows how trees are everything but still!   We will be hiking ~0.5 miles down an accessible paved trail to Rock Spring Pond.

Join a ranger led tour to reveal what the landscape of Cedar Creek is trying to tell you.

1 至 10 歲的孩子們將與復活節兔子一起跳躍，尋找難以捉摸的糖果蛋，其中有些還有獎品。

這個地方，這片土地，就像時間本身一樣老了。

您知道在徒步旅行時使用棒子可以在各種不同地形的徒步旅行時節省您的能量嗎？

在葉子返回樹木之前，陽光到達森林地板，賦予初春的花能量彈出！

Meet Maverick, our corn snake animal ambassador, as he helps teach us all about our scaly friends and the good that they do for our environment.

Grab your GPS (or smartphone) and step back in time to celebrate the 93rd anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

Unsure or unable to participate in walks over uneven forested terrain but have a desire to know nature better?

了解天然出現的石十字架背後的傳說，並前往公園中的特殊位置，尋找自己的 " 仙石。"在簡短介紹您將需要的內容後，我們將前往該網站。

Step into the shoes of a 19th-century farmer and help care for our heritage breed chickens and goats!

Join our rangers as we complete the new 2026 Junior Ranger Activity Booklet to earn a badge and become a certified Junior Ranger!

Careful hair and skin care routines, and the desire to keep up with fashion trends, might be a characteristic more closely related to the 21st century rather than the 18th century.

你覺得自己眼睛很尖？

公園擁有超過兩千英畝，在濕地和森林中擁有各種各樣的生活。與我們的自然學家/遊俠會面，他們將幫助您發現公園生態系統中的水生、昆蟲、哺乳動物和植物生物。

Join the rangers on a hunt for three of James River's 14 geocaches.

Join author and photographer Jack Gates for an engaging presentation and book signing celebrating the beauty and history of spring wildflowers in the Eastern Woodlands.

Westmoreland State Park is home to four different ambassador animals: Reba the corn snake, Stevie the king snake, and two red-eared sliders, Venus and Jennika.

在 1920 和 30 年代，因月光而造成的謀殺案震盪了費耶爾代爾鎮，使一個死亡的城鎮以悲劇而不是曾經使其成為蓬勃的城鎮的採礦業而被人們記得。1900初，私釀酒（非法釀造威士忌）在仙女石州立公園地區及其周邊地區相當盛行。嫉妒、貪婪和競爭常常導致仇恨、爭吵，甚至殺戮。

Drawing on years of dog training experience and a passion for our parks, join Ranger Rachel in the pilot program designed to bring training to the trails and help your dog become their best park-ready companion.

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.

Join us on a ranger-led hike to certify your canine companion as a New River Trail State Park B.A.R.K Ranger!    The B.A.R.K.