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Turtle Census at The Virginia Living Museum (Newport News)
July 19, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
$25 – $30Join us to assist with our annual Turtle Census project! Each summer, we live-capture turtles to monitor the species present in our local waterway and collect data on how their populations are changing over time. No prior training or experience is required – our team will take you through each step of this research project. The event will take place outdoors – please dress in cool clothing and bring a reusable water bottle. We recommend wearing a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Minimum age is 12; guests under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
The cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members.
Details
- Date: July 19, 2025
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Time:
9:00 am - 11:30 am
- Cost: $25 – $30
- Event Categories: Audience - Family Event, Audience - School Age, Audience - Teens, Event Location - Newport News
- Website: https://thevlm.org/events/turtle-census-2/
Venue
- The Virginia Living Museum
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524 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601 United States + Google Map
Organizer
- The Virginia Living Museum
- Phone 757-595-1900
- Email volunteer@thevlm.org
- View Organizer Website
Other
- Your Email Address
- clara.castle@vlm.org
