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Beavers: Nature's Engineers
Where
Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
When
April 8, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
"Beavers: Nature's Engineers" examines the characteristics and habits of North America's largest rodent. Learn about how beavers alter the environment more than any other creature except humans. Find out how beavers contributed to the westward expansion as settlers arrived in the New World.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-930-2424
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Beavers: Nature's Engineers - April 15, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Beavers: Nature's Engineers - April 29, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Beavers: Nature's Engineers - May 6, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Beavers: Nature's Engineers - May 13, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Beavers: Nature's Engineers - May 27, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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