Variegated Fritillary, David Illig
This program is part of our Stretch Our Parks initiative, in partnership with the staff of Occoquan Bay NWR.
Join us for a morning butterfly walk on the trails of the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Your guide is Larry Meade, president of the Northern Virginia Birding Club and fall NABA butterfly count compiler.
Meet at the Visitor Information Center.
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established in June 1998 to provide habitat for migratory birds and endangered species. The refuge's diverse grassland, marsh and forest habitats attract a variety songbirds, raptors and waterfowl that depend on the area for food, nesting sites, and a place to rest.
