Hutchinson
About Hutchinson
- 727 acres acquired in 2001
- 200 acres planted in native warm-season grasses
- 250 acres of upland forest with Eastern hardwoods and deep ravines
- 130 acres of pristine tidal marsh
- Wildflower garden
- Frontage on Mt. Landing Creek with fishing pier and canoe/kayak launch
- Interpretive water trail on Mt. Landing Creek with accompanying waterproof brochures
- Grasslands managed for birds such as the Grasshopper sparrow, Northern Bobwhite and other ground nesters
- Accessible wildlife observation trails
- Interpretive signs
- Elevated walkway over stream in mid-story region of deciduous forest
- Wildlife observation decks
- Environmental Education Pavilion
- Informational kiosks with maps and brochures
- Accessible restrooms
Directions
19180 Tidewater Trail, Tappahannock, VA 22560
Hutchinson is located on the South side of Route 17 approximately a half mile north of Tappahannock.
Upcoming Events
April 25th Heathsville Farmers Market Earth Day (9AM - 1PM)
May 16th Native Plant Exchange/Sale Hutchinson Unit (9AM - 2PM)
May 23rd Rivah Fest in Tappahannock
May 26th Northumberland-Lancaster Spring Butterfly Count
June 23rd George Washington’s Birthplace summer butterfly count
June 28th Northumberland-Lancaster Summer Butterfly Count
Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends
P.O. Box 1565
Warsaw, VA 22572-1565
Contact@RWRFriends.org