Launch with us onto Lake Ballard in the center of the Preserve under the light of the full moon. Stay close to the group to learn about our unique history and wildlife, or paddle off on your own for a more intimate experience. Ticket Pricing: - Standard tickets: $40 - Standard tickets, Bring Your Own […]
Join Dr. Jessica Thompson, a biologist from Christopher Newport University, to take a look inside habitat cubes from the creek. Explore the little critters that support the diverse ecosystem of our salt marsh. Participants can expect to see blue crabs, sea squirts, snails, fish, shrimp, worms, and other aquatic creatures usually out of sight. Don't […]
Theresa Augustin, Norfolk Botanical Garden's Vice President of Education, will lead this tour. Tag along as she navigates the trails of Hoffler Creek in search of mushrooms commonly found in our region. Listen closely to learn identification techniques and get a better understanding of the role that mushrooms play in our environment. Mushroom hunters of […]
Local tree expert D.W. Coble will lead a tour through the Preserve to showcase the vibrant colors of Fall. Don't miss this chance to learn more about the trees that line the trails as they prepare for the cold weather of winter. D.W. will cover identification techniques, biological information, and more! Registration is required. Only […]
When the leaves are gone and it's the dead of winter, the forest life is quite different. This tour is guided by a local expert. Non-members pay $15 for the tour with all proceeds going to sustain Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve.
Meet and learn the history behind a few raptors in the care of Nature's Nanny Wildlife Rehabilitation. Afterward, set off on Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve's trails to search for owls in their natural habitat. Registration is required. Space is limited. Please arrive by 6:30 pm. Registration is required. HCWF Members take advantage of […]
Join local arborists DW Coble to learn the ins and outs of trees. Afterwards, take home a sapling of your own donated by Bartlett Tree Experts. $15 per person
Join our experienced guides for a kayak tour of Hoffler Creek as the day winds down. Wrap up the evening by catching the sunset over the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel from the James River. Pricing is PER PERSON for this event. (See details below.) Individual children between the ages of 3 – 17 must book with a parent/guardian. Smaller […]
Take a stroll around Lake Ballard and beyond with local birding experts (or by yourself) to identify birds in the area by sight and sound before the Preserve opens to the public at 10:00 am. Bring binoculars or a spotting scope for best viewing. For early bird access, the gates will open at 7:45 am […]
Navigate the twists and turns of Hoffler Creek with an experienced guide while learning about this expansive marsh habitat and its inhabitants. As birds soar overhead, fish swim below, and crabs roam the shoreline, endless wonders will surround you. Pricing is PER PERSON for this event. (See details below.) Individual children between the ages of 3 – […]
In addition to learning basic techniques, we will review the well-documented medical evidence that meditation practice reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and actually slows the aging process. Attend one class or all, free, with donations to Hoffler Creek welcome. Free event but registration is required.