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Mysteries of the Whitetail Deer

Location of Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Shelter #4
Main Park Address: Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.

When

March 26, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join our rangers in discovering the secrets of the magnificent White-tailed Deer. Learn how a fawn’s camouflage protects it from predators, see and handle a real deer antler, and find out how the deer was brought back from the brink of extinction through the effective conservation efforts of the United States government.

Photo of a deer fawn in the grass

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