Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Dismal Swamp State Park - 2010 June Events

Programs for Dismal Swamp State Park for June

  • Each Sunday in June:
    • On the Boardwalk
      • Join a ranger on the boardwalk for a short walk and learn a little something about the natural history of the Dismal Swamp. This program is offered every Sunday at 10:30 am and again at 1:30 pm. Insect repellent is recommended.
      • Starts at: 10:30 am
      • Meet at: Boardwalk

  • Sat, June 5, 2010:
    • Tree Quest
      • Get up close and personal with some trees! Join a ranger on the boardwalk at 10:30 a.m. for a hike and learn to ID some of the trees found in the Dismal. Bug spray is recommended and be sure to wear shoes appropriate for the outdoors.
      • Starts at: 10:30 am
      • Meet at: Boardwalk

  • Sat, June 12, 2010:
    • Getting Ready for Hummers
      • It's not too late to get those hummingbird feeders out! Meet in the park auditorium at 2:00 pm to learn a little bit more about ruby-throated hummingbirds and what you can do to encourage them to visit your yard.
      • Starts at: 2:00 pm
      • Meet at: Park Auditorium

  • Tue, June 29, 2010:
    • Wildflowers of the Dismal
      • Join us in the park auditorium at 2:00 p.m. as we take a look at what's blooming in the swamp. We will follow up our slide presentation with a short hike to see what flowers we can find. Tennis shoes or hiking boots and insect repellent are recommended.
      • Starts at: 2:00 pm
      • Meet at: Park Auditorium

  • Wed, June 30, 2010:
    • Wetland Animals
      • Join us to learn a bit about the animals that live in wetlands. We will meet in the auditorium in the visitor center at 2:00 p.m. Suitable for all ages, so bring the family! For more information call the park office at (252) 771-6593.
      • Starts at: 2:00 pm
      • Meet at: Park Auditorium

For more information please call the Dismal Swamp State Park at 252-771-6593.

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