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Critter Crawl

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Raider's Run Trailhead
Main Park Address: Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.

When

May 24, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

What's a benthic organism and how does it survive in the creek? Lucky for us, the creeks at Hungry Mother are filled with them. But, if we want to learn their secrets, we'll have to catch them first. Come discover what these organisms are and learn what they tell us about the water quality of the park.

Wear closed-toed shoes and clothing you don't mind getting wet.

photo of a creek

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

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Critter Crawl - May 31, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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