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A Walk on the Wild Side

Location of Belle Isle State Park in Virginia

Where

Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster, VA 22503.
Camp Store

When

Feb. 9, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Each month, park volunteers and members of the Northern Neck Master Naturalists will share a variety of natural history topics, point out aspects of the park's many habitats (ideal for plant and animal life viewing), and provide participants with nature-photography tips should they need assistance. A list of monthly topics can be found below.

The walks will be conducted at a leisurely pace to allow stops along the way. Hikes will be no more than 2 miles round trip, but may occasionally go off trail. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress for forecasted weather. Group size is limited, pre-registration is requested. For more information or to register, please call the park at 804-462-5030.

2023 Topics:

Feb 9 - Naked Tree Hike

Mar 9 - Vernal Pools & Park Wetlands

April 13 - Those who stay and those who go: Habitats, Migration and History - Celebrating 30 years of Belle Isle State Park

May 11 - Signs of Spring

June 8 - The Rappahannock River

July 13 - The Life of Park Fauna

Aug. 10 - Life in a Log

Sept. 14 - Colors of Fall

Oct. 12 - Pollinators in the Park

Nov. 9 - The Decomposers: Fungi & Lichens

Dec. 14 - Nature's "Preppers:" Surviving Life in Winter

Take a Walk on the Wild Side!

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-462-5030
Email Address: BelleIsle@dcr.virginia.gov