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Walk on the Wild Side

Location of Belle Isle State Park in Virginia

Where

Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster, VA 22503.
Camp Store

When

Feb. 13, 2025 9:00 a.m. - Dec. 11, 2025 11:00 a.m.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Each month, park volunteers and members of the Northern Neck Master Naturalists will share a variety of natural history topics, point out aspects of the park's many habitats (ideal for plant and animal life viewing), and provide participants with nature-photography tips should they need assistance. A list of monthly topics can be found below.

The walks will be conducted at a leisurely pace to allow stops along the way. Hikes will be no more than 2 miles round trip, but may occasionally go off trail. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress for forecasted weather. Group size is limited, pre-registration is requested. For more information or to register, please call the park at 804-462-5030.

For more information about Northern Neck Master Naturalists, please visit their website here

2025 Topics:

Feb 13 - Belle Isle in Winter

Mar 13 - Wetlands in the Park

Apr 10 - Seasonal Changes - Winter to Spring

May 8 - Virginia's Spring Bird Migration Season

June 12 - Walk on the Wildcrafting Side: Medicinal Uses of Local Plants

July 10 - Nature Photo Walk - Tips & Tricks

Aug 14 - Summer in the Meadow & Forest

Sept 11 - Virginia's Fall Migration Season - Birds, Butterflies & Dragonflies

Oct 9 - The Decomposers - Fungi & Lichens

Nov 13 - Seasonal Changes - Fall to Winter

Dec 11 - Nature In Winter - More Alive Than You Think

Take a Walk on the Wild Side!

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-462-5030
Email Address: BelleIsle@dcr.virginia.gov