Playing Opossum

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Legacy Wayside
Main Park Address: Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.

When

Aug. 7, 2026. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

What is North America's only native marsupial? Why do opossums have pouches? Do they really eat ticks? This program explores the truth about these misunderstood creatures. Learn fun facts, see opossum artifacts up close, and make your own opossum craft to take home.

A cat-sized opossum in the grass.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov