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Labor Day Weekend - Insect Detectives

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
Under tent below beach pavilion

When

Aug. 30, 2025. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 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.

photo of butterflies and bees on a flower

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