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Parks / Community Oct 19, 2026, 7:57 pm Danville and the Pittsylvania County corridor

Danville Junior Naturalist program set for Oct. 20 at Ballou Park

Danville Parks and Recreation lists a Junior Naturalist program from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Ballou Park, 760 West Main Street. The no-fee program is for ages 5 to 12.

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Danville Junior Naturalist program set for Oct. 20 at Ballou Park

DANVILLE, Va. - Danville Parks and Recreation is listing a Junior Naturalist program from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at Ballou Park, 760 West Main Street.

The city describes the no-fee program as an outdoor-learning opportunity for children ages 5 to 12. The series can include topics such as wildlife, plant life, wetlands and insects, with field-based activities followed by a creative project.

The Oct. 20 listing gives families a practical starting point: Ballou Park and the 5:30 p.m. start time. The city says participants should register by the Friday before the program and directs families to call 434-799-5150 for information about individual classes.

Families should review the city listing before attending for any weather, registration or activity-specific updates. The official event record lists the program as free.

Source: Reporting based on the City of Danville Junior Naturalist listing, checked Oct. 19, 2026. Original GetStarNews copy; the accompanying artwork is a detailed symbolic illustration and does not depict actual children, staff or current park conditions.

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