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Mysteries of the Whitetail Deer

Location of Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Where

Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
Shelter #4

When

Sept. 6, 2024. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Join our rangers in discovering the secrets held by the magnificent White-tailed Deer. Examine how a fawn's camouflage protects it from predators, see and handle a real deer antler, and learn how the deer was brought back from the brink of extinction by the efficient conservation efforts of the United States government.

Photo of a deer fawn in the grass

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-930-2424
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov