Upcoming Family Nature Walks in Paradise!

Discover the wonders of Paradise Creek! Bring the family for a walk through the park with a ranger to learn about our native plants and wildlife, and look for signs of wildlife. Please register online.

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Park Public Programs

In order to ensure the safety of staff and guests these guidelines must be followed at all times:

Guests should wear appropriate face cover at all times
Guests should follow social distancing guidelines of 6-10 ft. separation at all times
Guests must use porta-potties, no access will be given to the River Academy
Pre-registration only, no registration will be done on the day of the program
There will be no indoor classroom portion of programs
There will be no refreshments provided, please bring a water bottle for personal use
The maximum number of guests is 8, no exceptions

New Native Tree Grove

Come check out the new native tree grove planted at Paradise! Invasive species were removed from the area, and then native trees, such as the Loblolly Pine and Sasafrass tree were planted. These native trees will also serve as a nice habitat for our native birds and other animals.

Living Landscape Artist: Yolima Carr Article

Horticulturalist and Master Gardener Yolima Carr has Shaped Coastal Virginia, from Norfolk Botanical Garden to Paradise Creek Nature Park Since 1993, Yolima Carr has been a stalwart fixture on the local horticultural scene. From her first job pulling weeds as a gardener at the Norfolk Botanical Garden to her current position as the Elizabeth River Project’s (ERP) Conservation Landscape Curator at Paradise Creek Nature Park in Portsmouth, Carr’s passion for conservation landscaping has been the driving force in her professional life. Read the Coastal Virginia Magazine feature.

Learn first-hand from Yolima in her Fall Planting Workshop, Saturday, Oct. 24, 10am-Noon at Paradise Creek Nature Park - click here to register.

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Upcoming Family Nature Walks in Paradise!