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Critter Crawl

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Raider's Run Trailhead
Main Park Address: Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.

When

March 22, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

What's a benthic organism and how do they survive in the creek? Lucky for us, the creeks at Hungry Mother are filled with them. But, if we want to learn their secrets, we'll have to catch them first. Come discover what these organisms are and learn what they tell us about the water quality of the park. Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothing you don't mind getting wet.

kids playing in creek

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-781-7400
Email Address: HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov