Twin Lakes State Park announces the following weekend events:

Friday, Sept. 12, Interpretive Circle, 11 a.m., “Lake Explorers” – grab a net and see what kinds of creatures are living in our lakes; 2 p.m., “Skin and Bones” – learn about some of the local wildlife in Virginia, 4 p.m., “Archery” -learn about bows and arrows, then put your skills to the test on the range, $5 per person or $25 per group, closed toed shoes required, meet at the Archery Range, located just past the boat ramps; 7:30 p.m., “Meet New Friends Campfire” – sit around the campfire and make smokes, meet at the fire ring behind Shelter 1;

Saturday, Sept. 13, Nature Nook 3 p.m., “National Day of Service” – join Twin Lakes on this National Day of Service and Remembrance honoring 9/11 victims to help beautify the park, volunteers will help by participating in a roadside clean-up and afterwards are invited to a cookout;

Sunday, Sept. 14, Interpretive Circle, 11 a.m., “Back Yard Bass” – test angling skills with this fun land based fishing game; 2 p.m., “Creature Feature – Snakes” – learn about our slithering friends; 4 p.m., Animal Architects” – find out what other types of creatures build homes to live in.

Twin Lakes State Park is located about 15 minutes from Farmville. Call the Park Office for directions, fees or information at 434-392-3435.