Event

Spooky Science & Sustainability Open House

October 25 2025

11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m
Elizabeth River Project - Ryan Resilience Lab 4610 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508 Price: FREE

Join the Elizabeth River Project and celebrate the Highland Park Halloween Party for a Halloween-themed Open House celebrating our efforts —River Star Homes, River Star Businesses, Restoration Projects, and Environmental Education

Learn how you can make a difference for the river and your community while enjoying spooky fun, including:

  • No- and Low-Plastic Trick-or-Treating Tips
  • Spooky activities with our friends from the Virginia Zoo and the Virginia Aquarium
  • Seed Bomb-making with Virginia Cooperative Extension and Master Gardeners
  • Composting fun with Tidewater Compost
  • Seed Harvesting Workshop 1pm-3pm (link to join here) – Learn to collect native seeds and help boost local biodiversity
  • Costumes welcome

This is a free, family-friendly event open to all ages. Come for the treats, stay for the impact!

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