Butterflies on the Battlefield

Butterflies on the Battlefield

Where
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park, 6541 Saylers Creek Rd., Rice, VA 23966.
Visitor Center

When
Aug. 23, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join us for the 6th Annual Pollinator & Nature Festival. The festival focuses on the important role pollinators play in their ecosystem, community resources that are available, and how to create pollinator habitats in your own backyard or community.

Visit the many booths including Virginia Master Naturalist, Virginia Bluebird Society, H.O.P.E. Master Gardener Association, Virginia Herpetological Society, Hamner Public Library, Amelia County 4-H Club, Department of Forestry, Piedmont Soil and Water, and Heart of Virginia Beekeepers.

Programs will include "Raising Butterflies" with Virginia Master Naturalist, Ty Smith. A.W.A.R.E., Alliance of Wild Animal Rehabilitators and Educators will be here to educate visitors on the lifesaving work they do as well as introduce you to some of the wild animals they are rehabilitating.

Partake in numerous children's activities, butterfly viewing, vendors, music, food, and treats!

Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-561-7510
Email Address: U2FpbG9yc0NyZWVrIHwgZGNyICEgdmlyZ2luaWEgISBnb3Y=

Event types
Arts/Crafts/Photography Workshops | Festival | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Special Event

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• Next month, 30th August, 09:00 am, Jr. Ranger Day Camp in Rice

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