Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Portsmouth Ditch Trail
Chesapeake, VA 23323
United States
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- Restrooms
- Fishing
- Leashed Pets Allowed
- Bike Trail
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The Great Dismal Swamp protects a very complex ecosystem that benefits both wildlife and people. On this adventure, discover the unique features of this land.
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Dragonflies can be seen across the world soaring and swooping over ponds, rivers, and marshes. On this adventure, discover the diverse world of dragonflies.
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From footprints to scat, animals leave clues of their presence everywhere. On this adventure, learn to identify the tracks and traces animals leave behind!
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It’s easy to get confused by all the tree species found in the forest. On this adventure, learn to identify a few of the common types of trees in the area.
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Let's see what we can discover today! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and use this checklist to find common things often overlooked in nature.
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Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.
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Do you kow what lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.
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Ready to investigate the world of creeping and crawling critters? On this adventure, recognize the differences between insects, spiders, and other arthropods.
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