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Turtle Time!
Where
Raymond R. "Andy" Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Dr., Bentonville, VA 22610.
River Bend Discovery Center - 132 Campground Rd.Bentonville, VA 22610
When
Sept. 17, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come meet our beloved Henry, our Eastern Box Turtle, while learning about this fascinating species. Afterwards, kids can create a turtle of their own to take home!
This program is at the River Bend Discovery Center above the Massanutten picnic shelter. Follow the overflow gravel lot until it ends for the closest parking.
For more information about this program, please email blake.thomas@dcr.virginia.gov or call our interpretive office at (540) 622-2262.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-622-6840
Email Address: ShenandoahRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Arts/Crafts/Photography Workshops | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History