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Service Saturdays: Splitting Firewood

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.
Maintenance Shop

When

Aug. 12, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to split firewood without an axe? Come out and provide an invaluable service to your favorite Virginia State Park and try out our gas powered and manual log splitters. No experience necessary. Must be 18 years old and pre-register. Call (276) 781-7415, or email erin.persinger@dcr.virginia.gov.

photo of volunteer splitting firewood

Other details

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