Seed Bomb Slingshots

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.
Spillway

When

April 26, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Become a pollinator this Earth Day as we gather in the wildflower field near the spillway below the dam. Discover why you as a pollinator and all the other natural pollinators are important to our environment. Create seed bombs and have fun launching them with slingshots to help our pollinators. Can you launch them further than your friends?

photo of a monarch butterfly on a flower

About Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Virginia State Parks offers a range of special events and activities highlighting the importance of conservation and sustainability. Visitors are invited to participate in educational programs, guided nature walks, wildlife observation, tree plantings and service projects to help preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the state’s 43 parks.

Other details

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