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Insect Detectives

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Discovery Center Pavilion
Main Park Address: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.

When

July 31, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug. Learn how important these tiny creatures are to our ecosystems. We'll look at bugs of all shapes and sizes and then view some under magnification. This program is FREE.

Praying mantis near Discovery Center at SMLSP

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov