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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 04, 2026
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov

Smith Mountain Lake State Park hosts third installment of Winter Lecture Series

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Smith Mountain Lake State Park Discovery Center)

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Smith Mountain Lake State Park)

HUDDLESTON, Va. – The Winter Lecture Series will return to Smith Mountain Lake State Park on Sunday, March 8, from 3 to 4 p.m. This is the third installment of the four-part series and will feature Virginia Master Naturalist Nora Cox.

Her presentation will explain the differences between native, introduced and invasive plant species in Virginia. She will also discuss herbicide use and other methods for removing invasive plants and will share resources for choosing native species to replace them.

The Winter Lecture Series is held in the park’s Discovery Center and will also feature a program on April 12. These lecture offers attendees the chance to learn from experts on topics related to nature, conservation and local history.

Ticket information:

Single ticket: $10
Friends of SMLSP members: $8

The cost of admission includes parking. Proceeds from the series support educational programs and projects at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. For more information, please call 540-297-6066 or go to www.virginiastateparks.gov/smith-mountain-lake.

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