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Go Buggy

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
Howe House

When

June 28, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Get ready to go buggy with Master Naturalist Judy McCord! In this fun and informative program, we'll learn what makes an insect an insect, why they're so important to our ecosystems, and how they reproduce. We'll also take a closer look at the invasive spotted lanternfly and talk about staying safe around ticks. After that, we'll head around the Howe House to catch some bugs with nets and observe them up close in bug boxes.

Black and white dragonfly resting on a stick.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-643-2500
Email Address: ClaytorLake@dcr.virginia.gov