Appomattox Court House National Historical Park announces two trail walks in Jan. as part of the Healthy Parks Healthy People partnership. Join park staff for a Birding Walk on Saturday at 9 a.m. beginning at the Appomattox (River) Wayside Pull Off. On Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. the park will host a Dog Walk, beginning at the Lee’s Headquarters Pull Off. Both pull offs are located along Route 24 inside park boundaries. Trail walks are part of the Healthy Parks Healthy People partnership between Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and the Virginia State Parks Central Region.

Birding Walk: Meet park staff at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Appomattox (River) Wayside parking area for a walk searching for birds. The 1.5-2 mile walk will offer opportunities to find birds in a grassy field along the Ferguson Wildlife Trail. Dress accordingly for an outdoor walk, and wear comfortable shoes. Novices to experienced birders are welcome. Binoculars will be provided, or you can bring your own.

Dog Walk: Bring your dog for a casual walk along one of the parks trails on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m., beginning at the Lee’s Headquarters Pull Off. Get a start on your exercising resolutions with a walk through the park’s trail with your canine companion along the approximately 2 mile loop. Please wear appropriate shoes for walking in the woods. All dogs must be on a leash.

The Healthy Parks Healthy People partnership is composed of seven area parks including Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Bear Creek Lake State Park, High Bridge Trail State Park, Holliday Lake State Park, James River State Park, Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park, and Twin Lakes State Park. Our mission is to showcase healthy recreational opportunities on public lands and encourage stewardship of these special places. For more information on events at the State Parks, visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.