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World Wetlands Day Walk

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.
Lakeside Snack Bar

When

Feb. 3, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Wetlands are areas that are saturated or flooded with water either permanently or seasonally. They are an important component of a healthy global aquatic ecosystem. Bear Creek Lake has a wetland area that helps maintain its water quality and species diversity.

An hour-long ranger-led walk will be held twice this weekend and starts at the Lakeside Snack Bar deck. The route, over moderate terrain with some inclines, will look at the features of our wetland area and explain how it came to be.

The Lakeside Snack Bar itself is closed until May 25, 2024.

geese floating on wetland waterway

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov