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Bird Nest Builders

Location of Westmoreland State Park in Virginia

Where

Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Discovery Center

When

Jan. 17, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Westmoreland State Park is filled with tons of flying friends; can you make a nest as good as them? Join a ranger in making your own model bird nest using natural materials while discovering how different birds engineer their homes that best suit their needs!

This hands-on nest-building challenge lets everyone explore bird engineering, but be warned, it’s trickier than you think!

Bald eagles in a pine tree

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-493-8821
Email Address: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov