What’s happening in March in Virginia State Parks
March
In our state parks, events are picking up this month as the weather warms up. Experience the emergence of wildlife in our parks with a guided nature walk. With warmer evenings, you can enjoy stargazing in comfort. Our parks can spark creativity, so get crafty at arts events and enjoy the vibrancy of spring. Feeling lucky? Maybe you can find a fairy stone at Fairy Stone State Park for St. Patrick’s Day. Check out our events below and plan your visit!
March Special Events
Winter Speaker Series
Natural Bridge State Park
“Good Fire: Prescribed Burns in State Parks” with Al Cire
March 7, 2023 7 – 8 p.m.
Virginia State Parks manages an active prescribed fire program that routinely burns specific areas to promote ecological health. Come hear Resource Specialist Al Cire speak on his work with Virginia State Parks.
March 7, 2023 7 – 8 p.m.
Virginia State Parks manages an active prescribed fire program that routinely burns specific areas to promote ecological health. Come hear Resource Specialist Al Cire speak on his work with Virginia State Parks.
“Black Bear Basics” with Carl Tugend
March 14, 2023, 7 – 8 p.m.
Join Carl Tugend, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) Bear Project Lead, as he discusses his work with black bears in the state.
March 14, 2023, 7 – 8 p.m.
Join Carl Tugend, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) Bear Project Lead, as he discusses his work with black bears in the state.
March 11, 2023.
Sky Meadows State Park
This adventure race is a combination of gravel bicycle ride and trek, navigating Sky Meadows State Park, local wineries, and beyond.
March 11, 2023. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
False Cape State Park
Join False Cape staff and volunteers in helping keep our beaches pristine by picking up shoreline debris.
March 20-26, 2023
Staunton River State Park
The Spring 2023 installment of the Staunton River Star Party will be sponsored by CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) and hosted by Staunton River State Park. This week long astronomy festival has gained the attention of astronomers from all over the eastern seaboard and beyond. Registration is required.
March 25, 2023. 1 – 3 p.m.
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park
Were kites used during the American Civil War? How did they communicate during battles with all of the smoke and noise? Find out these answers and more while flying kites at the battlefield.
March 25, 2023. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Douthat State Park
Help children 12 and under get hooked on the thrill of fishing and discover the fun of being outdoors.
March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 2023. 4 – 6 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum
WiseJAMS is a music program that seeks to preserve our important Appalachian mountain music heritage by offering low-cost classes in fiddle, old time banjo and guitar to small groups of students in after-school settings.
March Programs & Special Days:
- Farmer’s Forge
March 4, 2023. 12 – 3 p.m. (multiple dates)
Sky Meadows State Park - River House Tours
March 4, 2023. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (multiple dates)
Chippokes State Park - Light Up the Night: Lantern Making Workshop
March 5, 2023. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Leesylvania State Park - Tree Grafting Workshop
March 9 at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Southwest Virginia Museum - Brick Kitchen: Hearth Cooking
March 18-19, 2023. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Chippokes State Park - Fairy Dish Garden
March 18, 2023. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Caledon State Park - Global Recycling Day
March 18, 2023
Belle Isle State Park - Tending the Garden: Oysters
March 25, 2023. 2 – 3 p.m.
Belle Isle State Park - Moonlight Antebellum Mansion Tours
March 25, 2023. 6 – 9:00 p.m
Chippokes State Park - Astronomy Events
Various Parks - Birding Events
Various Parks
