Halloween Bat Box Volunteer Workday

Location of Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Shelter #3
Main Park Address: Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.

When

Oct. 31, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween with a little hands-on conservation magic. Join us for a special volunteer workday as we install new bat boxes throughout the park, creating safe roosting habitat for our nocturnal neighbors. Volunteers will help prepare sites, mount bat boxes, and learn how these structures support local bat populations.

Volunteer at Virginia State Parks

Volunteering with Virginia State Parks is a fun way to support our natural spaces, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with your community. With 44 parks, opportunities range from trail work and removing invasive plants to identifying wildlife or sharing park history. Volunteers are essential to keeping parks thriving, and everyone is welcome. As you log more hours, you earn loyalty points that can be redeemed for discounts on annual passes, camping, and cabin stays.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-930-2424
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov