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Origami Seed Pots

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.
Beach

When

May 23, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Create a recycled flowerpot out of newspaper that you can place right in the ground with native flower seeds. Plant a few native seeds and then take it home and place it in a special place in your own yard. Watch it grow and see if you attract any Monarch butterflies, other insects, and/or birds. 

photo of a monarch butterfly on milkweed

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

Event types

Arts/Crafts/Photography Workshops | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Origami Seed Pots - May 30, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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