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The Elusive Spiders

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.
Beach

When

Aug. 9, 2022. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

It's time for Mother Nature's most creative weavers to crawl out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

The webs they make are unique for every spider, but what keeps them from getting stuck in those webs? Drop by the interpreter's table to run a quick experiment to help us understand these awesome arachnids.

After we're done experimenting, make a quick web craft to take home.

Spider web on flowers

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-781-7400
Email Address: HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov