Celebrate the great outdoors of the Eastern Shore at Outdoor Exploration Day on September 29, 2018. This free, family friendly event will feature wildlife exhibits, games and fun for everyone.

On this day you can get up close and personal with wildlife through live animal presentations including Flight of the Raptor and the walk-through Butterfly Tent. Participate in hands-on programs, crafts, and many more fun activities for all ages.

Rent a kayak, take a hike, or join us on a wagon ride to learn more about the different ecosystems, area history, and the unique culture of the Chesapeake Bay and Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Birding Eastern Shore Style at Kiptopeke State Park

Schedule of Events

• 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. - Butterfly Tour
• 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Art 101
• 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. - Wildlife Hikes
• 10:15 a.m. - WHRO STEM Van
• 3:00 p.m. - Native Species Butterfly Release
• 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. - Live Raptor Show
• 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. - Art 201
• 11:15 a.m. - Barrier Islands Center Film
• 12:15 p.m. - Music by Cellist Wes Swing
• 1:15 p.m. - Experimental Film VA
• 2:15 p.m. - Music by Sonic Ukes

You may also enjoy:

1. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Student Art Show and Archery, Fishing and Crabbing Programs
2. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 3 Sisters and Native Species Gardening Workshop, PBS STEM Van, Concessions
3. Plus wagon rides take place every 15 minutes  

A map with full schedule will be given to each family for even more information on programs and locations.

Wildlife Identification

NASA exhibit

The Chesapeake Bay Watershed is a vast and vibrant ecosystem that has witnessed the dawn of man, the birth of a nation, and the perpetual evolution of civilizations.

In addition to the many activities and attractions in the Picnic Area during Outdoor Exploration Day, the Kiptopeke Waterfront will be the backdrop to our own exploration and discovery.

Come down to the pier for fishing, crabbing, and catching Pokemon critters. Rent a kayak and explore the Concrete Ships and Bluffs or take a stroll along beaches and through a maritime forest once the site of Native Americans Villages, Colonial Settlements, and Pirate Hideouts.

Butterfly Tent

Raptor Program

Presented by Kiptopeke State Park, the Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District, and Eastern Shore's Own Arts Center.

Kiptopeke State Park is located on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Virginia near Cape Charles. Please call the park for more information 757-331-2267 or click here for the website.

We hope to see you at Kiptopeke State Park September 29 for this fun day of outdoor exploration.