Walk on the Wild Side

Location of Belle Isle State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Camp Store
Main Park Address: Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster, VA 22503.

When

Feb. 13, 2025 9:00 a.m. - Dec. 11, 2025 11:00 a.m.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with this monthly series of true nature walks!

Each month, park volunteers and members of the Northern Neck Master Naturalists will share a variety of natural history topics, point out aspects of the park's many habitats (ideal for plant and animal life viewing), and provide participants with nature-photography tips should they need assistance. A list of monthly topics can be found below.

The walks will be conducted at a leisurely pace to allow stops along the way. Hikes will be no more than 2 miles round trip, but may occasionally go off trail. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress for forecasted weather. Group size is limited, pre-registration is requested. For more information or to register, please call the park at 804-462-5030.

For more information about Northern Neck Master Naturalists, please visit their website here

2025 Topics:

Feb 13 - Belle Isle in Winter

Mar 13 - Wetlands in the Park

Apr 10 - Seasonal Changes - Winter to Spring

May 8 - Virginia's Spring Bird Migration Season

June 12 - Walk on the Wildcrafting Side: Medicinal Uses of Local Plants

July 10 - Nature Photo Walk - Tips & Tricks

Aug 14 - Summer in the Meadow & Forest

Sept 11 - Virginia's Fall Migration Season - Birds, Butterflies & Dragonflies

Oct 9 - The Decomposers - Fungi & Lichens

Nov 13 - Seasonal Changes - Fall to Winter

Dec 11 - Nature In Winter - More Alive Than You Think

Take a Walk on the Wild Side!

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-462-5030
Email Address: BelleIsle@dcr.virginia.gov