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Spectacular Snakes

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Legacy Wayside
Main Park Address: Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.

When

April 4, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

What snakes live in Virginia? Are all snakes venomous? How do they regulate their body temperature? Are there cobras in the park? Find out the answers, and many other staggering snake facts, during this 30-minute presentation. Meet at the Legacy Wayside outdoor classroom behind the beach area playground.

photo of a juvenile Black Racer on a yellow flower

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov