Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Maymont will reopen the Enhanced Virginia Wildlife Trail after a two-year enhancement project from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 2, with a day of free family fun and festivities. The mile-long educational trail features habitats for a dozen different native species of rescued and rehabilitated wildlife in a forested valley in the heart of Richmond.

Recent enhancements include two new habitats for porcupines and a coyote, as well as more accessible pathways, new interpretive signs and more viewing areas and educational behind-the-scenes spaces. Resident species include American black bears, bison, bobcat, coyote, elk, porcupine, red fox, sika deer and raptors such as bald eagles, hawks and vultures. The individual animals have been deemed non-releasable by wildlife rescue organizations due to injury or habituation to humans.

A guided Trail Treks and Breakfast with the Bears programs will be available starting May 3 and continue on weekends through the fall.