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January 2019 - March 2019
Volunteer Opportunities
Paradise Creek Nature Park offers a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Over 2,000 adults and children have helped remove invasive plants, planted native trees, weeded garden beds, removed trash from the trails and wetland, and helped maintain education zones throughout the park.
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Guided Ranger Walks
Enjoy the fall foliage at Paradise Creek! Take a walk through the park with Urban Ranger Kat Fish to learn about our native plant and wildlife and identify some of your favorite wildflowers. All ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by adults.
Dates: Saturday, January 19 and 26; Saturday, February 16 and 23; Saturday, March 16 and 30
Time: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
FREE – Registration Required
Contact Ranger Kat Fish, kfish@elizabethriver.org or 757-392-7132
Winter Bird Walk with Dave Gibson
Join local birder Dave Gibson on a winter bird walk at Paradise Creek, more than 150 different species have been spotted at the Park! Bring your own binoculars, or borrow a pair of ours.
Date: Saturday, February 2, 2019
Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Free- Registration Required- Contact Kat Fish, kfish@elizabethriver.org or 757-392-7132
Beginner Winter Wilderness Survival for Kids!
Try your hand a basic winter survival skills this February. Learn how to build shelters, find your way, leave trail markers, basic wilderness first aid, and more! No experience necessary, supplies provided. Great for scouts and school aged children. Will meet some Girl Scout and Boy Scout wilderness survival badge requirements.
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Cost: $10 – Registration Required - Contact Kat Fish, kfish@elizabethriver.org or 757-392-7132
River Star Homes Workshops
River Star Home Workshop
Elizabeth River Project’s River Star Homes program is free to residents of the Elizabeth River area who commit to 7 simple steps (riverstarhomes.org). Join your fellow “stars” to learn the latest on how you can help the river at home. Follow Elizabeth River Project on Facebook for agenda updates.
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2019
Time: 10am-Noon
FREE – Registration Required
Contact Barbara Gavin, bgavin@elizabethriver.org
Below is a list of events coming up at Paradise Creek Nature Park!
Programs and Activities | Volunteer Opportunities