Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

Working the Night Shift

Location of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia

Where

Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.
Visitor Center

When

Oct. 29, 2022. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bats account for nearly a quarter of all mammals, but are the least studied. This is because how difficult they are to study since they are active at night. Step into the roll of a Chiropterists, a scientist that studies bats, to identify some of the local bats species. Geared to ages 13 and up, but all ages are welcome.

This is part of our programming for Bat Week, October 24-31. Please visit www.batweek.org for more information.

Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information here.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-940-2674
Email Address: naturaltunnel@dcr.virginia.gov