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Nature Journal Activity Guide

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Trail Center

When

Oct. 4, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Explore First Landing on your own and stop by the Trail Center to pick up your nature journal booklet. This activity guide serves as a basic introduction to nature journaling or the practice of observing and documenting the natural world using pictures and words. Take note of your findings and experience the natural surroundings of First Landing while creating an imaginative keepsake.

a notebook titled nature journal and adorned with drawings of plants and animals lays on the ground surrounded by dandelions

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