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Turtle Time
Where
Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Visitor Center
When
Oct. 9, 2024. 10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Visitor Center is home to two freshwater Red-Eared Slider turtles, Jennika and Venus, and it is time for them to eat. Join in on feeding time, learn a bit more about this species and how they have become invasive in Virginia.
Meet at the Visitor Center.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-493-8821
Email Address: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Additional dates
Turtle Time - Oct. 19, 2024. 10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Turtle Time - Oct. 26, 2024. 10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Turtle Time - Oct. 30, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.