UVA Wise Oxbow Center

05/14/2026

Stop by the Oxbow Center today and pick up your Clinch River State Park merchandise. Free gift with purchase! Town of St. Paul Virginia

05/13/2026

We still have a few spots available for our ranger-led paddle this weekend.

🚣‍♀️ The $20 registration fee includes a kayak, life jacket and paddles. Call or email us to register: 276-762-5076; [email protected].

📅 Saturday, May 16, 1-3 p.m.
🔹 Old Castlewood to St. Paul: 2.5 miles
🔹 Must be at least 13 years old
🔹 Closed-toe water shoes required
🔹 This is a ranger-led educational float
🔹 https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-03-09-10-34-19-236999-65e

Can't make this weekend's float? Join us on May 23.

📅 Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
🔹 Artrip to Cleveland: 7.1 miles
🔹 Must be at least 13 years old
🔹 Closed-toe water shoes required
🔹 https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-03-09-10-37-26-114095-mkq

05/08/2026

🌿 Kayak. Hike. Explore.

Clinch River State Park is packed with programs this May, find your next outdoor adventure right here in St. Paul.

📍 Check the schedule and get outside!

05/04/2026

Honored to host such a great group of students at the Youth Summit. One of our favorite events each year. Shout out to the teachers in Scott County, you guys are awesome!

04/08/2026

GOING ON NOW!

04/03/2026

United Way of Southwest Virginia’s Flourish Project is hosting a FREE Diaper Drive-Thru on Wednesday, April 8th from 10:00am - 2:00pm. We will be hosting this event at the UVA Wise Oxbow Center! 🎉

Families are invited to drive through and receive:
• One free pack of diapers and wipes per family
• Family support and educational materials
• FREE car seat safety checks provided by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
This is also a great opportunity to learn more about the Flourish Project and how we support mothers, infants, and families in our community.
Want to donate to the drive-thru?

Please contact Megan Parks at [email protected] for more information.
Supplies are available while they last.

03/11/2026

🦋 We hope to see you this weekend at the UVA Wise Oxbow Center to celebrate National Learn About Butterflies Day.

Virginia Master Naturalist Program High K**b Chapter President Chris Allgyer will discuss the diversity of butterfly species found in far Southwest Virginia, their life cycle and what plants benefit butterflies and other pollinators.

📅 Saturday, March 14
🕛 3-5 p.m.
🎟️ Free
ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-01-22-10-30-13-711886-rmq

03/09/2026

Teachers: Contact us to sign up for upcoming Youth. Summit!

02/26/2026

Get ready to boost your leadership skills and handle your team like a pro in this hands-on supervisor workshop.

01/22/2026