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Pollination Station

Location of Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia

Where

Kiptopeke State Park, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA 23310.
Big Water Visitor Center

When

May 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for National Kids to Parks Day!  Celebrate the importance of pollinators with a fun, hands-on craft designed for kids of all ages.  Learn about bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while creating your own nature-inspired craft to take home. 

Crafts will be set up at the Big Water Visitor Center from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Monarch Butterfly

About National Kids to Parks Day

Virginia State Parks celebrates National Kids to Parks Day on the third Saturday in May by offering a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, from nature scavenger hunts and ranger-led hikes to fishing clinics and flora and fauna wagon rides. This annual event encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about wildlife and engaging in hands-on environmental education. 

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-331-2267
Email Address: kiptopeke@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | National Events

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