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Whooo's Coming to Dinner?

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
Discovery Center Pavilion

When

Aug. 16, 2025. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Join our park ranger for this fascinating workshop on owls and what they eat. Dissect your own owl pellet and compare the contents to discover which animals owls are having for dinner. This program is a real "hoot"!

Pre-registration and payment are required at the Visitor Center/Park Office. The fee is $3 per owl pellet. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by adult.

'Who-o's Coming to Dinner' program-owl pellet dissection @ SMLSP

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $3/owl pellet.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov