Smith Mountain Lake State Park is turning 43 and invites the community to partake in its bird-themed celebration on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Happy Bird-day Nature Expo festivities will spotlight the incredible birdlife that makes this lakeside park such a special place for wildlife lovers.
Visitors can immerse themselves in nature with guided bird walks throughout the park, watch bird-netting demonstrations or climb aboard the park’s pontoon boat for a bird-watching cruise.
The celebration continues at the Discovery Center, where a bird-themed nature expo offers hands-on activities for all ages, including:
- Owl pellet dissections
- Build-your-own bird feeders
- Bird photography insights
- Avian taxidermy exhibits
- Catch-and-release songbird demonstrations
- Learn-about-ducks sessions
- Live birds of prey
- And much more
Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to claim a free Smith Mountain Lake State Park birthday sticker, which is available while supplies last…