Hoffler Creek

Help us maintain the preserve's trails and common areas. Your help goes a long way towards allowing others to enjoy the natural wonders here! Examples of possible projects include, but are not limited to: removing brush piles/debris from trails, widening trails, or trimming invasive vines from trees.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Help us maintain the preserve's trails and common areas. Your help goes a long way towards allowing others to enjoy the natural wonders here! Examples of possible projects include, but are not limited to: removing brush piles/debris from trails, widening trails, or trimming invasive vines from trees.

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.