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Location of Staunton River State Park in Virginia

Where

Staunton River State Park, 1170 Staunton Trail, Scottsburg, VA 24589.
Visitor Center

When

June 21, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Let's venture out in search of the great bumble bee. We will spend a few minutes talking about the anatomy of bees and their habitat. After this we will go for a short hike and see if we can find some real bees in our park's pollinator areas. We will also talk about the Virginia State Parks Pollinator Initiative and how bees are a vital part of our ecosystem.

There is no fee for this program. The standard parking fee is required unless you are a campground or cabin guest.

photo of a bee on an orange flower

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-572-4623
Email Address: StauntonRiver@dcr.virginia.gov