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Hang on the farm for a perfect mountain Saturday. Large bonfire, hard cider, mountain views, Blue Ridge Bistro (Bryant’s Kitchen), food trucks and more! Skip the crowds and chill on the farm!
Our turtle ambassador needs some time in the sun, and you can meet him while he soaks up some summer rays. Learn about how turtles live and interact with their environment, what they eat, and how their adaptations help them survive. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children welcome
We will take a look at the different animal tracks you might find here in the park and the possible clues that might help you figure out what was walking about when you weren’t looking. We will make a plaster mold of an animal track you can take home as a keepsake. Standard parking or […]
Our native mason bees are some of our most effective pollinators, and they love to make their homes in bee hotels. This fun workshop will use recycled materials to build habitats for these docile, "stingless" insects that will help your garden at home. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee.
Start your Sunday mornings off right with a taste of the good life! Your choice of hard cider topped off with fresh squeezed orange juice Enjoy your morning juice with an extra buzz! $6.50/pint. Barrel Aged Ciders are not included.
Come and craft your own coiled snake out of household items in this kid-friendly program whilst exploring some of the fascinating features of these incredible creatures. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children welcome.
In this kid-oriented program, we’ll dive into how a butterfly grows and changes as it gets older, what a butterfly needs to survive, and where it belongs in the food chain. Finally, we’ll learn how to make a simple butterfly from everyday items that you can take with you to decorate your home. Standard parking […]
Our native mason bees are some of our most effective pollinators, and they love to make their homes in bee hotels. This fun workshop will use recycled materials to build habitats for these docile, "stingless" insects that will help your garden at home. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee.
Whether this is your first time at the park or you have been here many times, come enjoy a peaceful evening by the fire. Roast a marshmallow for s’mores and sing along with the music. Bring your own instrument if you like. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children welcome.
The highly anticipated Nature Foundation plant sale schedule is here! These sales will take place at our Greenhouse.
Pollinators help create some of our favorite foods. We will learn the basic parts of a plant and the role that bees, bats, beetles, butterflies, and hummingbirds play in producing what we eat. We'll then have a little fun making our own pollinator mask. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children […]
Our turtle ambassador needs some time in the sun, and you can meet him while he soaks up some summer rays. Learn about how turtles live and interact with their environment, what they eat, and how their adaptations help them survive. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children welcome
Join us on the Blue Ridge Terrace for Agricadabra Magic Show. These are funny, interactive, educational agricultural magic shows.
We will take a look at the different animal tracks you might find here in the park and the possible clues that might help you figure out what was walking about when you weren’t looking. We will make a plaster mold of an animal track you can take home as a keepsake. Standard parking or […]
Did you know that the five-string banjo was invented in this area? The banjo has played an important part in American history and mountain life. Join us for a fun education program exploring the life of the banjo while also hearing some great music. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children […]
You can learn a lot about the health of a stream by seeing what lies beneath its surface. We will take a short, easy walk around Green Hill Pond and catch some live critters in the creek that feeds it. Get ready to get your feet wet. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra […]
Start your Sunday mornings off right with a taste of the good life! Your choice of hard cider topped off with fresh squeezed orange juice Enjoy your morning juice with an extra buzz! $6.50/pint. Barrel Aged Ciders are not included.
Part of our Memorial Day Weekend Summer Kick-Off. Unique gifts for friends, family and you! Stroll through and see what our local artists and crafters are creating!
It’s our Summer Kick-Off! Join us Memorial day weekend on the Blue Ridge Terrace for some live music with Bluzonia.
Join us Memorial day weekend on the Blue Ridge Terrace for some live music with KB and the Swanson’s.
We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our visitor center. He is hungry and waiting for us to bring him a snack. Come join us during feeding time and see what his favorite foods are and discuss the different feeding habits of other wildlife […]
Live music by Drew Dodson. 12 farm fresh hard ciders are available on draft along with a rotating selection of barrel aged ciders. Full food menu is available including chili cheese nachos, all beef Vienna hot dogs, pretzels and more. Take in the Blue Ridge views at the Cider Hall!
Live music by Llama and the Hound on the front porch of the farmhouse. Be sure to pack a picnic and a blanket! We welcome outside food.. Free event.
Join us Memorial day weekend on the Blue Ridge Terrace for some live music with Chickenhead Blues Band.
We’ll spend time finding out about different animals by looking at their pelts and discussing why they adapted the fur they have to where they live. We will also play a game to test your skills. Standard parking or admission fee applies. No extra event fee. Children welcome.
Join us Memorial day weekend on the Blue Ridge Terrace for some live music with Johnny B and the Goods.
Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks, and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river. This program is free, but you must sign up in advance at the visitor center. Wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to get wet. This […]
An immersive outdoor concert exploring the natural acoustics of high rock walls and deep water to magnify the human voice. Victory Hall Opera Artists will perform from overlooks and bridges around the two quarry pools. The audience will follow the program by walking the perimeter trail. The early evening program will include operatic, popular, folk, […]
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Rescue groups, veterinarians, pony rides, petting zoo, food and more!