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Scales and Tails Hike
Where
Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Discovery Center
When
Aug. 5, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Learn about native species of lizards, turtles, and snakes during this ranger guided tour to Rock Spring Pond. Rock Spring Pond is a paved trail of 1.2 miles roundtrip. Be sure to bring water, wear comfy shoes for walking, and bring your binoculars if you have them!
Participants should stop inside the Visitor Center to meet our ambassador animals which include an Eastern Kingsnake, a corn snake, and two red eared slider turtles.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-493-8821
Email Address: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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