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Bucktooth Behavior

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Howe House
Main Park Address: Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.

When

Feb. 21, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Happy National Squirrel Day! Discover the world of Rodentia with our rangers as we discuss the squirrels in our area and how they keep whole ecosystems alive. The rangers will have pelts and skulls and we will also be observing the bucktooth behavior of our bushy-tailed buddies.

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-643-2500
Email Address: ClaytorLake@dcr.virginia.gov