Event Category: Nature

Bayside Seine Netting

Seine netting is a skill that dates back many centuries ago for people to enjoy the bounty of the seas.

Fantastic Furs

Come find us at the Splash Park as we get hands on with skulls and furs from Virginia’s native animals.

Poisonous and Palatable

The forests are full of things both delicious and dangerous, but can you tell which is which?

Owl Prowl

Step into the quiet, mysterious woods of Douthat State Park after dark for an unforgettable experience.

Radical Reptiles

Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?

Illumination of the Bridge

A nearly century-long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month (plus holiday weekends), April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below.

Art in the Park

Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.