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Beach Combing and Clean-up

Location of Mason Neck State Park in Virginia

Where

Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079.
Turtle Pond by the Kayak Launch

When

April 12, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

From shells to feathers to aquatic grasses, Mason Neck’s beaches are teeming with life and interesting finds. Explore the shoreline with us and see what critters, plants, and other unique things we can find while also helping make a difference by cleaning up the trash that litters the shoreline. Make sure to wear shoes you don't mind getting a little wet. Supplies for the clean-up will be provided.

A large brown spiral shell from a Mystery snail lays on the sand. The shell spirals in counter-clockwise from its base to the tip.

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