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A Walk on the Wild Side

Location of Belle Isle State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Camp Store
Main Park Address: Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster, VA 22503.

When

Dec. 14, 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