Fossil Frenzy Hike at York River State Park

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 York River State Park in discovering relics of […]

Dabble in Discovery at York River State Park

Join a York River State Park naturalist/ranger who will help you discover the aquatic, insect, mammal, and plant life in the park’s ecosystems. Learn more here!

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Economic Incentives

Join the Hughes Center staff for a virtual lunch on September 23 at 12:00 pm, featuring environmental and resource economist, Dr. David Newburn. Dr. Newburn will share his research findings from his study: "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Economic Incentives to Enhance Riparian Buffer Adoption and Environmental Benefits for Water Quality and Carbon Sequestration." Learn more […]