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Ever Seen a Squirrel Fly?

Location of Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia

Where

Grayson Highlands State Park, 829 Grayson Highland Ln., Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.
Visitor Center

When

Aug. 8, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Have you ever seen a squirrel fly? Explore all about the Northern Flying Squirrel and why they call Grayson Highlands State Park their home. What can we do to help protect them and the places they live? Make a paper flying squirrel and see who can glide the furthest.

This program is suitable for all ages. We will meet outside Visitor Center. If the weather is bad, the activity will shift indoors.

photo of a flying squirrel

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-579-7092
Email Address: GraysonHighlands@dcr.virginia.gov