Turtle Census

Turtle Census

When

July 18, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Type

Join the team for the annual Turtle Census project! Each summer, participants help live-capture turtles to monitor the species in local waterways and collect data on how populations are changing. No prior experience is required—VLM staff will guide everyone through each step of the project. The event is held outdoors, so it’s recommended to dress in cool clothing and bring a reusable water bottle, along with a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. The minimum age is 12, and guests under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Learn more about the history of this project here.

 

 

Heads Up!

The Virginia Living Museum will open at 11AM to the public today to allow staff to get operations up and running after extensive power loss last night.

This will NOT interfere with regular summer camp operations, camp will begin at 9AM. 

Thank you for your patience!

Wild Explorations

Heads Up! The Changing Exhibit Gallery, where our Wild Explorations exhibit lives, will close at 3PM today in preparation for an after hours event!