Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.
Winter Lecture Series: "The Amazing Life of Bees"
Where
Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
Discovery Center
When
April 7, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The final lecture of this season is just the "bees' knees"!
Ann Zudekoff, a Certified Master Beekeeper, will give a very informative talk on the dynamics of the honeybee. Ms. Zudekoff is a member of both the Piedmont Beekeepers Association and the Peaks of Otter Beekeepers Association and maintains her own bee hives. She will be discussing the life cycle of these bees and will highlight some of the various problems that have caused a severe decline in honeybee populations. For those interested in beekeeping and starting their own hive, she will have information on where to attend introductory beekeeping classes.
Refreshments, courtesy of the Friends of SMLSP, will be served at the conclusion of the program.
The Winter Lecture Series is presented by the Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Proceeds go to help fund educational programs and projects in the park. Dates for the 2024 Winter Lecture series include January 7, February 4, March 3, March 17, and April 7.
Ticket Prices: Single ticket: $10, Season ticket: $30
Friends of SMLSP Member: Single ticket: $8, Season ticket: $24
Prices include parking. All tickets paid at the door. For more information call: 540-297-6066.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: See description for pricing info..
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Special Event
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