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Earth Week: Climate, Change, and Candidness

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Main Visitor Center Courtyard

When

April 28, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Earth Day is a time of celebration and appreciation here at First Landing. Over the course of two weekends, join the Rangers for some fun while learning about how we all can do our part to take care of our planet. Each day will feature a particular theme in environmental conservation. Join us by participating in programs, checking out our community partner tables, and completing self-guided activities. Come back each day to learn new ways to love our planet!

4/28 - Climate, Change, and Candidness

11:00am - State Endangered Creature Feature: Join Rangers at the Main Visitor Center to discuss the impact of humans and climate on species near and dear to the heart of Virginia. This program will include a meet and greet with live animal ambassadors.

2:00pm - All Weather Beach Stroll: Do you like dunes? How about hurricanes? This guided beach walk will be all about the relationship between weather and First Landing. Learn about how temperature, storms, erosion, and tides impact our park's geography and how Rangers mediate these conditions.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-412-2300
Email Address: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov