Blobs in Your Backyard
Where
Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
Beach Breezeway
When
June 11, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Right now in Fairy Stone Lake, giant gelatinous blobs resembling brains can be found attached to stationary objects in the water, using their tentacles to feed. These harmless slime balls are called magnificent bryozoan and have existed for 500 million years! Join a ranger to find out more about these alien snot balls in our backyard.
Parks are for everyone. If you have accessibility questions or concerns, please call 276-930-2424.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-930-2424
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Blobs in Your Backyard - June 18, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Blobs in Your Backyard - June 25, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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