Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve

Help us maintain the Preserve's trails and common areas! Come ready to remove invasive plants, rake, prune, pull weeds, and sweep. We appreciate our volunteers, and your help goes a long way toward allowing others to enjoy the natural wonders here!

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Want to learn about mindful meditation in a beautiful natural setting? 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!​​

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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. Bring binoculars or spotting scope for best viewing.​​

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Ready to spot some spectacular winter visitors? Join Dr. Shawn Dash from Hampton University for an illuminating presentation on the diverse species and behaviors of the waterfowl that make the Preserve their seasonal home. Then, we head out to Hoffler Creek and Lake Ballard, giving you the unique opportunity to observe these birds in their natural habitat.

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Join tree expert D.W. Coble to learn seasonal identification skills that go beyond the leaves. Discover how to identify local deciduous trees by bark, shape, and buds, and explore the strategies evergreens and dormant plants use to survive the cold.

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