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The Trees' Knees

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Bald Cypress Overlook Behind the Trail Center
Main Park Address: First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

When

April 2, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Are they stumps or sprouts? Learn all about First Landing's cypress swamps and what you can do to protect them. These peculiar trees and their knees might just surprise you! A Ranger will be posted on the first overlook of the Bald Cypress Trail (behind the Trail Center). Meet at First Overlook on Bald Cypress Trail.

Bald Cypress knees stick up out of a reflective swamp.

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