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Blobs in Your Backyard

Location of Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Beach Breezeway
Main Park Address: Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.

When

Sept. 2, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Right now in Fairy Stone Lake, giant gelatinous blobs resembling brains can be found attached to stationary objects in the water, using their tentacles to feed. These harmless slime balls are called magnificent bryozoan and have existed for 500 million years! Join a ranger to find out more about these alien snot balls in our backyard.

Parks are for everyone. If you have accessibility questions or concerns, please call 276-930-2424.

photo of Fairy Stone Lake

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-930-2424
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov