Staunton State Park July 2017 Visitor Programs

Staunton State Park Visitor Programs and Hikes!
Free with Park Pass
(All Hikes begin at the Group Picnic Area)

Saturday July 8
Wildlife Photography! 10am
Learn how to take breathtaking photographs! Bring your own camera for a short instructional class and then hike with a photographer along the Park’s beautiful trails to use your new skills to photograph the many wonders of Staunton State Park!

Sunday July 9
Butterflies!
Butterflies floating and fluttering about! Let’s learn about their unique life cycle and then walk the trails with nets and capture their beauty!

Tuesday July 11
Wildflower Hike 10 am
Take a hike with a plant expert! Learn interesting facts and some fun fiction about Staunton’s beautiful wildflowers!

Tuesday July 12-14
Jr Ranger Program 12n-3p
Each session includes a three day program held Wed. Thur. Fri. 12noon-3:00pm
Sign up online Staunton State Park website or at the Park Entrance.

This program is designed for children to enjoy independent experience and gain knowledge of the outdoors. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend the final day graduation event. A light snack and graduation ceremony will be held on the final day-don’t forget your camera!

Thursday July 13
Family Fishing Program 5p-8p
The fish are biting!! Come play backyard bass and then fish at beautiful Davis Ponds! All gear provided those (Fly and Reel Rods) 16yrs and over must have a valid fishing license.

Saturday July 15
Butterflies 10am-3p
Butterflies floating and fluttering about! Let’s learn about their unique life cycle and then walk the trails with nets and capture their beauty!

Sunday July 16
Archery in the Park! 10am-2p
Take a beautiful leisurely hike to Davis Ponds and learn how to use a bow and arrow! Fun for all ages!

Kids Fishing Program 10 am-2p
The fish are biting!! Come play backyard bass and then fish at beautiful Davis Ponds! All gear provided those 16yrs and over must have a valid fishing license.

Tuesday July 18
Wildflower Hike 10 am
Take a hike with a plant expert! Learn interesting facts and some fun fiction about Staunton’s beautiful wildflowers!

Wednesday July 19
Kids Program 10 am
Discover the important role that Mushrooms play in our ecosystems.

Saturday July 22
Interpreter’s Table 10am-3p
Did you know that hummingbirds have really long tongues that wrap around their brains?

Wildlife Photography! 10am
Learn how to take breathtaking photographs! Bring your own camera for a short instructional class and then hike with a photographer along the Park’s beautiful trails to use your new skills to photograph the many wonders of Staunton State Park!

Sunday July 23
Interpreter’s Table 10am-3pm
Did you know that hummingbirds have really long tongues that wrap around their brains?

Tuesday July 25
Wildflower Hike 10 am
Take a hike with a plant expert! Learn interesting facts and some fun fiction about Staunton’s beautiful wildflowers!

Wednesday July 26
Kids Program 10 am
Whooo sits at the top of the food pyramid with a curved beak and can pounce on its prey at 300lbs per square inch?

Tuesday July 26-28
Jr Ranger Program 12n-3p
Each session includes a three day program held Wed. Thur. Fri. 12noon-3:00pm
Sign up online Staunton State Park website or at the Park Entrance.

This program is designed for children to enjoy independent experience and gain knowledge of the outdoors. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend the final day graduation event. A light snack and graduation ceremony will be held on the final day-don’t forget your camera!

Saturday July 29
Interpreter’s Table 10am-3p
Discover the important role that Mushrooms play in our ecosystems.

Sunday July 30
Interpreter’s Table 10am-3p
Discover the important role that Mushrooms play in our ecosystems.