False Cape State Park is a natural oasis adjacent to one of Virginia’s largest cities. Programs at the park include transport through the Back Bay Wildlife Refuge and the park and are a bargain compared to comparable experiences (if you can find them).
This week features kayak trips, a special youth program, and my favorite, “Wilderness Survival Adventures.” I like to call that one, “Learn How to be Survivorman.”
Early Bird Kayak Paddle
Thursday, August 20, 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Explore Back Bay and its marshes by kayak and observe birds and other wildlife in and around the bay. Kayaks and equipment are provided – no paddling experience is necessary. Trip meets at Little Island City Park in Sandbridge. Reservations are required; please call the park at (757) 426-7128 to sign up
Cost: $16/person
Moonlight Kayak Paddle
Sunday, August 30, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Take a paddle by moonlight and listen to the night sounds as nocturnal wildlife emerges. Kayak equipment is provided and no paddling experience is necessary. Cost is $16/person. Reservations are required; please call (757)426-7128 to sign up.
Sunset Kayak Paddle
Sunday, August 23, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 28, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 29, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Explore Back Bay and its marshes by kayak at False Cape State Park as the sun is setting over the bay. Kayaks and equipment are provided – no paddling experience is necessary. Trip meets at Little Island City Park in Sandbridge. Reservations are required; please call the park at (757) 426-7128 to sign up
Cost: $16/person
Wilderness Survival Adventures
Saturday, August 22, 9:00 a.m.-Noon
Discover essential outdoor survival techniques! Learn to use native plants for food, find water, make fire without matches and enhance your observation skills. Pre-registration is required; please call (757) 426-7128 to sign up. Participants will meet at Little Island City Park for transportation into False Cape.
Cost: $10/person
Nature Kids
Tuesday, August 25, 9:00 a.m.-Noon
False Cape State Park invites kids ages 7-12 to come out and connect with nature by playing games, making nature crafts and exploring False Cape’s natural communities.
Cost: $10/child