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Craft: Create an abator

Location of Chippokes State Park in Virginia

Where

Chippokes State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 23883.
Quayle Classroom

When

Oct. 27, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Did you know that there are 17 known species of bat that live in the state of Virginia and that 3 of those are Federally recognized as endangered?

Let's learn about the magnificence of these three endangered species while we make a Halloween themed avatar, better known in the Fall season as an abator, that can fly just like a kite. If your abator kite can fly, you can bat yourself on the back.

Meet us at the Quayle Classroom.

Virginia bat sighting at the park

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-294-3728
Email Address: Chippokes@dcr.virginia.gov