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Leave No Trace Information Station
Where
First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Trail Center
When
Sept. 27, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Stop by the Trail Center on National Public Lands Day and explore the 7 principles of Leave No Trace and why they matter. This display will provide hands-on examples and tips to show you how to enjoy nature responsibly. Chat with David Lauthers, a Leave No Trace representative and Tidewater Master Naturalist to see how small actions can make a big difference for our trails, parks, and shared outdoor spaces.
About National Public Lands Day
Virginia State Parks celebrates National Public Lands Day each September by inviting volunteers and visitors to take part in the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the country. Join in preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the state’s public lands through a variety of hands-on activities, including trail maintenance, tree plantings, invasive species removal, litter clean-ups and educational programs on the importance of conservation. Parking fees are waived at most Virginia State Parks for National Public Lands Day (excludes Grayson Highlands and the admission fee at Natural Bridge and Southwest Virginia Museum).
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
Event types
Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Volunteer Events
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