York River State Park Events

9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 757-566-3036   Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Web Site: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/york-river

Three Rivers Three Peoples Hike
1/21/2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
This hike honors the shared history of African, European, and Native Americans who made their homes along the Mattaponi, Pamunkey, and York Rivers. The hike will be along the Woodstock Pond and Mattaponi Trails which are rated as easy. However, there is a section of the Mattaponi Trail that is not handicap accessible and will be a challenge for children in strollers. We will stop at certain points along the trails, in particular those that highlight the of the history of Taskinas Plantation (the colonial name for where our park is located) and other areas of historic significance. Of course, if something unique in the natural world captures our attention, we will share about that as well. No extra fee.

Fossil Frenzy
2/02/2019
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Long before there was a York River State Park, or even a York River, 6,000 plus years ago, marine creatures swam here in a shallow sea. Early whales, porpoises, sharks, clams, scallops, and snails all left traces of their existence which we now find as fossils. Join us in discovering relics of these very old creatures as we hike to a fossil beach. No Cost. Please call to make reservations

Stargazing
02/02/2019
5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Join the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy Stargazers for a night of wonder and discovery. Away from the city lights, the broad cliffs above the York River are perfect for observing constellations, planets, and other features in the night sky. There is no fee for this program.

Great Backyard Bird Count
02/16/2019
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual program of the Cornell University Ornithology Lab and the National Audubon Society. Seasoned and first time birders are invited to count the various species of birds at the park including eagles, song birds, and waterfowl. Spend as much, or as little time as you wish. No extra fee. For more information about this project, please visit the GBBC website at http://gbbc.birdcount.org.

Pink Flamingo Hike
02/16/2019
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Professionally Ill-Advised, Naturally Highly Unlikely, Completely Fake in Every Way, Phony yet Factual Birding Adventure
Of course there are no pink flamingoes native to or migratory in Virginia. But, we will see a few fake ones. Discover what birds live in the habitats along our waterways and woods and why they are much better adapted than the plastic imposters. Guests are welcome to bring binoculars and spotting scopes. Bird species and numbers may be recorded as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count. For more information about this project, please visit the GBBC website at http://gbbc.birdcount.org.

Great Backyard Bird Count
02/16/2019
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual program of the Cornell University Ornithology Lab and the National Audubon Society. Seasoned and first time birders are invited to count the various species of birds at the park including eagles, song birds, and waterfowl. Spend as much, or as little time as you wish. No extra fee. For more information about this project, please visit the GBBC website at http://gbbc.birdcount.org.

York River State Park
9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: 757-566-3036   Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Web Site: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/york-river