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Fall BioBlitz: Mystery Moths

Location of Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Where

Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
Shelters #3 & #4

When

Oct. 10, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Come join us as we discover the secret lives of our night-time pollinators. Gather around a canvas and watch as a diverse display of moths paint a picture of the night. Guests are encouraged to bring their own flashlights to assist in attracting these important nocturnal insects.

During a BioBlitz event, students, rangers, citizens and scientists work together to observe & identify as many species as they can.

photo of a Luna Moth

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-930-2424
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

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