National Public Lands Day

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Chestnut tree.

Carriage Barn in the Historic Area.

A blight decimated American Chestnut trees in North America in the 1920s. One hundred years later, Sky Meadows State Park has teamed up with the Virginia Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation to grow and maintain an American Chestnut seed orchard to one day repopulate the forests with American Chestnuts. Join Rangers and volunteers with the American Chestnut Foundation as we mulch and tend to various needs of the orchard.

Meet at the Carriage Barn in the Historic Area at 10 a.m. No experience is required. Please dress for the weather, be sure to wear sturdy hiking boots, and bring water, lunch, bug spray and sun screen.

You may also observe National Public Lands Day by participating in "Bike Your Park Day." Bring (or ride) your bicycle to Sky Meadows State Park to explore our 9 miles of bike trails. You will be joining thousands of bicyclists throughout the world as they ride in parks and public lands on the same day.

$10/car parking fee.