Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Hoot Have Guessed?

Location of Chippokes State Park in Virginia

Where

Chippokes State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 23883.
Quayle Classroom

When

Dec. 1, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Owls are extraordinary predators. Have you ever wondered what an owl eats in a day/night? What exactly is an owl pellet? What can an owl pellet tell us about the ecosystem in which that owl lives? During this workshop, participants can observe, study, and dissect their very own owl pellet. Learn more about Virginia's many silent flight- birds of prey- owl species, whilst using ID charts to match bones of prey to particular prey species... and take home your findings!

There are only 7 spots available for this program. Please, sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Bring your receipt to the Quayle Classroom. Families, siblings, or groups are encouraged to share a pellet.

Eastern Screech Owl, one species of owl that we have at Chippokes State Park, a zoomed in photo shot of the face, eyes, beak, feathers.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $5.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-294-3728
Email Address: Chippokes@dcr.virginia.gov