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Join us for exciting NEW park activities!
Come have FUN!
May/June 2016 Fourth Annual BioBlitz!Join area scientists on the hunt to identify and count all of the parks wildlife! Come explore and search for birds, trees, wildflowers, insects, and fish. Join us on the hunt for one or more of the parks wildlife. All ages welcome throughout the day; children will enjoy searching for insects the most.FREE – No Registration RequiredDate: Saturday June 18th Birding: 6:30-7:45am Trees&Wildflowers:8:00-9:30am Insects:9:45-11:30am Fish:Throughouttheday
Ranger Walk with FREE Native SeedsJoin our Education Ranger for a behind the scenes tour of the park in spring. Learn insider facts, get a tour of our BRAND NEW Dominion Wetland Learning Lab and Kayak Launch, and get up close with our wetland wildlife. FREE – Registration Required, (757) 399-7487, [email protected] Dates: Saturday May 28 (3-4 pm), Saturday June 11 (3-4 pm)
Moonlit JourneyExperience Paradise under the light of the moon. The nature park is magical after hours. Listen for bats and owls, explore the skies, watch for the wetland’s night-fishing birds, and get a close look at nighttime insects with our light trap. $5 per person – FREE for Elizabeth River Project membersRegistration Required, (757) 399-7487, [email protected] Dates:SaturdayMay21(7:30-9pm),FridayJune24(8-9:30pm)
Ranger StationStop by our Ranger station located in our brand new Dominion Wetland Learning Lab along the wetland at Paradise Creek Nature Park. We’ll be catching fish, crabs, and shrimp in the wetland, spying on birds with binoculars, and identifying flowering plants and trees. Come anytime during the hours listed for FREE hands on fun for all ages!FREE – No registration requiredDate: Saturday June 4 (2-4 pm), Saturday June 25 (2-4 pm)
There’s MORE at ParadiseCreekNaturePark.org
Questions? Sarah Sumoski, Recreation and Education Programs [email protected], (757) 399-7487 ext. 214
Education programming made possible by:Bank of America, VA Department of Forestry, Toyota Inc., National Endowment for the Arts, Southeast Virginia Community Foundation, Rotary Clubs of Portsmouth, Norfolk and District 7600
Presented by:
elizabethriver.org
In partnership with the city of Portsmouth
1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23702. Find directions at paradisecreeknaturepark.org
NEW - Forestry Stewardship Corps - Great for Scouts, Military, and other Groups!We’ve been busy all winter and spring removing invasive plants and restoring habitat by planting with natives. Help us keep our new seedlings strong by watering, mulching, and weeding the restoration sites. All ages welcome with adult supervision for those under 18.
Interested in volunteering as a group? Please contact us in advance.
FREE – Registration required: (757) 399-7487, [email protected]: Friday May 13 (2-4 pm) & Friday June 3 (2-4 pm)
Volunteer Service DaysBecome a river hero. Help us clean up the park, improve plantings, and learn river stewardship while you’re at it! Projects vary by date. All ages allowed with adult supervision for those under 18.
Interested in volunteering as a group? Please contact us in advance.
FREE – Registration required: (757) 399-7487, [email protected]: Saturday May 7 (2-4 pm), Friday May 27 (2-4 pm), FridayJune10(2-4pm),FridayJune17(2-4pm),SaturdayJune25(9-11am)
SAVE THE DATE!Join us for our 5th Annual RIVERFEST, Hampton Road’s premier environmental festival! This year, the FREE festival will feature new activities to celebrate the ELizabeth River and Paradise Creek Nature Park including a walk across the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, kayaking the wetland, and the North American debut of Scottish artist Rob Mulholland!Date:SundayOctober9(12-5pm)