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Back Bay Bash!

May 23, 2024

Back Bay Wildlife Refuge

 

Back Bay Natural Wildlife Refuge is hosting a summer festival on Saturday, June 1 – the Back Bay Bash! Come visit the refuge, try something new and enjoy the beginning of the summer season – there will be activities for kids, adults and families.

  • 8:00am – Bird Walk (intermediate/advanced birding)
  • 9:00am – Festival Activities Begin! Back Bay NWR is excited to offer a variety of activities during this event:
    • Intro to Kayaking Demos (short tours) with Surf and Adventure
    • Surf Fishing Clinic with Virginia Beach Anglers and Friends
    • Freshwater Fishing Clinic with the Izaak Walton League
    • Touch-a-Truck (tractors and Sandbridge Rescue Squad fire truck)
    • Hoverball archery range with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
    • Backyard Bass Casting Game with False Cape State Park
    • Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response equipment demos
    • Crafts, Temporary Tattoos and More
  • 10:00am – Birding 101 (Beginner)
  • 12:00pm – Nansemond Indian Nation History Program
  • 1:00pm – Activities wrap up, National Trails Day Hike with Reese Lukei

Pre-registration is available, but walkups are also welcome for all activities! You can pre-register here: https://forms.office.com/g/bWFu5YcuKB

The second weekend in June means Free Fishing Days in the state of Virginia! Learn more here!

Looking for local programs and activities focused on Animals & Nature? Click Here!

Interested in local Water Sports and Activities – Click Here!

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Animals and Nature, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Fishing, Kayaking, Touch A Truck, and Virginia Beach
Categories: Events

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