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Testing the Waters

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Trail Center

When

June 21, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Is the Chesapeake Bay healthy? How about our swamps? Find out by joining the Rangers in an experiment to test the waters of First Landing for harmful contaminants. Through hands-on science, we will explore how humans can impact watersheds - for better, or worse.

a ranger shows off water testing during a program

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-412-2300
Email Address: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov