Events in Virginia State Parks

Join the Friends of Mason Neck and Fairfax Master Naturalists for a rewarding day of volunteer garden work!

Being mindful and appreciative of nature can help you care for yourself and find a deeper understanding of why it is important to care for nature.

Stop by our parks' pop-up interpretive program to learn about a variety of topics, from historical facts to life cycles of our park animals.

Stop by our parks' pop-up ranger program to learn about a variety of topics, from historical facts to life cycles of our park animals.

The joy of nature journaling is not about being a perfect artist; it’s about curiosity and wonder, slowing down and taking a closer look at what is out there.

Grab your binoculars and get outside.

Become a steward of nature while building your local community and connecting with the people near you that share a passion for the outdoors. Meet with rangers at the Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center for a short talk about conservation and to get supplies to clean up the trash that washes onto the shoreline or is left and scattered along the trails and recreational areas. Clean-Up days are self-paced, so come clean our shoreline for as much time as you can spare to make a difference at the park.

Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.

Tonight, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Virginia's Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) with some fun trivia.

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

Join an Interpreter and learn about the seasonal movement of our flighted friends along the Atlantic Flyway.

Join a Park Interpreter behind the visitor center as we explore the textures, colors, and shapes of nature through watercolor.

Experience the park in a whole new way.