Hoffler Creek

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.

Mike Reiss will host this DWR course at the HCWP Headquarters. Register today to learn about the fundamentals of safe and responsible boating and earn the certification required to operate a vessel.

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*Registration through DWR is required.*

Join our experienced guides for a kayak tour of Hoffler Creek as the day winds down. Wrap up the evening by catching the sunset over the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel from the James River

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.

Celebrate the International Day of Yoga at Hoffler Creek! Join Juniper on the 1st day of summer to shine your light and celebrate the summer solstice. Whether you’ve practiced yoga for ten years, ten days, or never, Juniper will guide you through a simple flow & meditation to get your body & breath moving. 

Navigate the twists and turns of Hoffler Creek with an experienced guide while learning about this expansive marsh habitat and its inhabitants. As birds soar overhead, fish swim below, and crabs roam the shoreline, endless wonders will surround you.

Launch with us onto Lake Ballard in the center of the Preserve under the light of the full moon. Stay close to the group to learn about our unique history and wildlife, or paddle off on your own for a more intimate experience. 

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 our experienced guides for a kayak tour of Hoffler Creek as the day winds down. Wrap up the evening by catching the sunset over the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel from the James River