# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Happy Bird-Day Nature Expo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Fly in and join us in celebrating Smith Mountain Lake State Park’s 43rd birthday with a full day dedicated to the park’s amazing birdlife! ?‍⬛

? Saturday, July 11; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
? The event is free, but standard parking fees apply.


Out in the park, enjoy guided bird walks, observe bird-netting demonstrations or hop aboard the park’s pontoon boat* for a scenic, guided bird-watching cruise. ?

Explore a bird-themed nature expo at the Discovery Center featuring hands-on activities:
?Dissect owl pellets
?Make a bird feeder
?Discover bird photography with a Ferrum College professor
?See avian taxidermy specimens with Virginia Museum of Natural History staff
?Catch and release songbirds with a Ferrum College professor
?Learn about ducks with Claytor Nature Center staff
?See live birds of prey with wildlife rehabilitator Allyson Lee
?And much, much more!

Make sure to get here early to get your free Smith Mountain Lake State Park birthday sticker! Supplies are limited.


*⚠️ Boat tours require pre-registration. Registration opens one week before the event. Please call 540-297-6066 for more information and to register for one of the Bird-Day boat tours. ?️

Happy Bird-Day Nature Expo is sponsored by the Blue Ridge Foothills and Lakes Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists and Smith Mountain Lake State Park staff. ?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huddleston/happy-bird-day-nature-expo/200030328288846
- **Event Categories**: Business, Exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 291

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Huddleston
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Smith Mountain Lake State Park
- **lat**: 37.0916
- **long**: -79.59251
- **full address**: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd, Huddleston, VA 24104-3265, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Happy Bird-Day Nature Expo being held?
  - **A:** Happy Bird-Day Nature Expo takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd, Huddleston, VA 24104-3265, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Happy Bird-Day Nature Expo?
  - **A:** Happy Bird-Day Nature Expo is organized by Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Happy Bird-Day Nature Expo is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Huddleston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 290+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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