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Winter Lecture Series: "Love Our Lake - The SMLA Story"

Ubicación del Parque Estatal Smith Mountain Lake en Virginia

Dónde

Parque Estatal Smith Mountain Lake, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
Centro de descubrimiento

Cuando

Jan. 11, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Our Winter Lecture Series is back for its twenty-first year! Our SMLSP Friends Group has worked hard to bring you a great line-up of presenters for this year’s series. We kick off 2026 with an informative program on the Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) presented by Mary Colligan. SMLA, the largest and oldest volunteer organization on the lake, has served as a steward of Smith Mountain Lake since 1969 with a mission to protect the water quality and promote safe recreation.

Ms. Colligan has a master's degree in marine affairs and worked for over twenty years as a wildlife biologist for the National Marine Fisheries Service in Massachusetts, and as the Assistant Regional Director for Ecological Services with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Alaska. In 2021, Mary retired from federal government service and moved to Smith Mountain Lake to be closer to family and continue contract work as a wildlife biologist. She currently volunteers with the Smith Mountain Lake Association in an effort to help safeguard the integrity of the Smith Mountain Lake ecosystem.

La Serie de Conferencias de Invierno es presentada por los Amigos del Parque Estatal Smith Mountain Lake. Las ganancias se destinan a ayudar a financiar programas y proyectos educativos en el parque. Las fechas de la serie de conferencias de invierno de 2026 incluyen el 11de enero, el 8de febrero, el 8de marzo y el 12de abril.

Precios de las entradas: Boleto sencillo: $10, Abono de temporada: $30
Amigos del miembro de SMLSP: Boleto sencillo: $8, Abono de temporada: $24

Los precios incluyen estacionamiento. Todos los tickets se pagan en puerta. Para más información llame al: (540) 297-6066.

Mary Colligan, volunteer with SML Association (SMLSP)

Otros detalles

Se aplica una tarifa estándar de estacionamiento o admisión: Sí.
Tarifa adicional: Consulte la descripción para obtener información sobre precios.
Inscripción obligatoria: No.
Los niños son bienvenidos: Sí.
Teléfono: 540-297-6066
Dirección de correo electrónico: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov