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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 27, 2025
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov

Smith Mountain Lake State Park announces 2025 Winter Lecture Series

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Discovery Center)

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Winter Lecture Series)

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HUDDLESTON, Va. – Smith Mountain Lake State Park is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Winter Lecture Series, presented by The Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Now in its 20th year, this event offers an exciting opportunity for residents and visitors to explore the region’s rich history, diverse ecology and vibrant culture through engaging presentations and discussions led by expert speakers.

Event details

Dates: Feb. 2, March 2, March 23 and April 13
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location: Discovery Center at Smith Mountain Lake State Park
General public admission: Single ticket: $10, season ticket: $30
Friends of SMLSP admission: Single ticket: $8, season ticket: $24

Featured speakers and topics

Feb. 2: Nuisance Wildlife in Your Backyard and Managing Wildlife Conflicts with DWR Wildlife Biologist Ali Davis
March 2: Women of Poplar Forest with Poplar Forest Coordinator of Historic Resources Mary Kesler
March 23: Smith Mountain Lake Dam: History, Mechanics and the Local Watershed with AEP Process Supervisor Neil Holthouser
April 13: Bats - Be Afraid with Virginia Master Naturalist Bonnie Miles

The cost of admission includes parking. All proceeds go to assist with the environmental and educational programs presented at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. For more information, please call 540-297-6066 or go to virginiastateparks.gov/events.

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Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to reserve one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit virginiastateparks.gov.

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