Earth Day — Earth Rocks
April 27, 2024. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Visitor Center What better way to end our Earth Day celebrations than learning about just that…the Earth! Stop by the Visitor Center to learn the special ways the geology of the Appalachians gave us the park’s...
Earth Day — Herpetology Hike
April 21, 2024. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stock Creek Nature Center Whether it’s slimy, scaly, hops, or hides in a shell, Dr. Wally Smith, Professor at UVA-Wise and herpetology expert, will surely find it. Join us on an Earth Day weekend hike along the creek to...
Touring the Galaxy
April 20, 2024. 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Meet at Gazebo Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky. Two small telescopes and one larger telescope will be on hand for viewing. Feel free to bring along a chair or blanket. Meet at...
Earth Day — Walking with Wildflowers
April 20, 2024. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Meet at Visitor Center Join Matthew Sullivan, an undergraduate botany researcher at UVA-Wise, on a short hike to learn about the spring wildflowers and other flora that will be in bloom all around us just in time for Earth...
Solar Sunday
April 14, 2024. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Stop by the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to view the sun through a telescope. The park’s astronomy volunteers will be on hand to share the wonders of the sun, solar system, and much more. A solar filter will be...
Birding Trail Hike
April 14, 2024. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Join a ranger on a guided hike to learn more about different ecosystems found in the park. Investigate the progression of the landscape from meadows to forests and the different ways animals use both. Please dress for the...
Wild About Wildflowers
April 13, 2024. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. As spring unfolds at Natural Tunnel State Park, the forest floor begins to come to life with the vibrant colors that Mother Nature offers. Enjoy a casual walk in the woods to discover the various wildflowers in bloom...
Solar Eclipse
April 8, 2024. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where did the Sun go? On Monday, April 8th, the continental U.S. will experience a solar eclipse- where the moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking the view of the Sun from Earth. For us here in VA, it will be a...