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Wetland Wonders!
Where
Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079.
Various Locations throughout the Park
When
May 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Embark on a day of aquatic adventure "going up the food chain" through educational explorations and outdoor games. Let's celebrate the wonders of our wetlands and the joy of the great outdoors!
10:00AM – 3:00PM Self-guided: Scoping Out Belmont Bay @ Visitor Center
Ask the Front Desk for a Birding Bingo sheet and a pair of binoculars to see what’s going on over Belmont Bay!
10:00AM - 11:00AM Bay Exploration @ Turtle Pond by Kayak Launch
Join a ranger to use nets and see what kind of aquatic life hides under the water. Plan to get wet and a little muddy. Closed toed shoes required. Adult supervision necessary for participants under 16.
11:30AM - 12:30PM Backyard Bass @ Visitor Center Lawn
Learn about local fish and enhance your angling skills through a land-based fishing game!
1:00PM - 2:00PM Rockin’ Raptors’ Bird Beak Buffet @ Picnic Area
Learn who rules the skies and join a ranger to discover the adaptations of bird beaks and what it means to eat like a bird.
2:30PM - 3:30PM Migration Mayhem @ Playground Area
Join a ranger in an educational game on migration and habitat balance. Try to navigate the harsh obstacles in the life of a migratory waterfowl!
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: 703-339-2385
Email Address: MasonNeck@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Fishing | Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Self-Guided Programs | Special Event
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