Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

Tales and Trails: Squirrel Appreciation

This event has been canceled.
Canceled because of predicted adverse weather.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Location of Raymond R.

Where

Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Dr., Bentonville, VA 22610.
River Bend Discovery Center - 132 Campground Rd.Bentonville, VA 22610

When

Jan. 24, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join us for our new series "Tales and Trails" with Samuels Public Library. We're partnering together to celebrate our local community, the stories it holds, and the natural wonders found all around us.

Each installment will take place either at Shenandoah River State Park or at Samuels Public Library. The location of this program is located above in the "where" section. You can expect each program to have a story time, an education talk, and a hands-on activity.

Please see the attached PDF for a schedule of our Tales and Trails programs.

The theme of our first installment is squirrel appreciation. We've all seen squirrels scurrying around, but what are they doing? How do they survive winter? Do they have an ecological role? We'll answer all these questions and more during this program.

This program is for ages 5-10.

Registration is required. Please visit the library's website here to register or call the library at 540-635-3153.

For more information about this program, please email megan.goin@dcr.virginia.gov. Squirrel

Documents

tales-and-trails.pdf

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-622-6840
Email Address: ShenandoahRiver@dcr.virginia.gov