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September 2018
Park Explorers Outpost (Teens & Adults) – Plantation Life at Mulberry Hill
Go back in time to the late 19th century and learn how folks lived during the Antebellum Era lived. Learn about the clothing styles and interesting food options available during this era. The presentation will be given by a Park Ranger of the Staunton River Battlefield State Park.
Find out more »Park Explorers’ Outpost (Kids Class) – Fall Foliage
It is no doubt that fall is the best time to view the leaves around us. But why or how do they change color? Take a closer look into one of nature’s many wonders.
Find out more »Park Explorers’ Outpost (Teens & Adults) – Fall Foliage
It is no doubt that fall is the best time to view the leaves around us. But why or how do they change color? Take a closer look at one of nature’s many wonders.
Find out more »October 2018
Park Explorers’ Outpost (Kids Class) – Radical Raptors
Join a park ranger of the Staunton River Battlefield State Park on Saturday, October 6th to discover the secrets of the raptors in Halifax County. Raptors, such as eagles, hawks, and owls, are large predatory birds that use unique adaptations to survive. The ranger will have a presentation about the raptors in this area and an activity available to children 13 and under from 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm and for ages 13+ from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Unlike…
Find out more »Park Explorers’ Outpost (Teens & Adults) – Radical Raptors
Join a park ranger of the Staunton River Battlefield State Park on Saturday, October 6th to discover the secrets of the raptors in Halifax County. Raptors, such as eagles, hawks, and owls, are large predatory birds that use unique adaptations to survive. The ranger will have a presentation about the raptors in this area and an activity available to children 13 and under from 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm and for ages 13+ from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Unlike…
Find out more »Annual Membership Meeting
2018 Annual Membership Meeting Coming Soon with a new VMFA guest speaker! The re-election of three members and the election of new members to the Museum's Board of Directors and the election of Museum Officers It is almost time for the museum’s annual membership meeting. This meeting has been held on the Third Thursday of October for the past 37 years. The Annual Membership meeting serves an important role in the museum’s operations as it is the meeting…
Find out more »Invasive Plant Insects and Diseases of Concern
Jessica Driver, VDACS Plant Inspector, will talk about Invasive Diseases and Pests of Concern for our Virginia landscape plants. Jessica will include a discussion about boxwood blight and spotted lanternfly. Some of these pests such as rose rosette disease can decimate all of the plants in that species very quickly. Therefore, it is important for us to recognize the signs and symptoms so we can take appropriate action. To make a reservation for any or all of these programs, please…
Find out more »Importance of Native Bees
Tim McCoy, VCE Extension Specialist, will speak on “Native Bees of Virginia” on Thursday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Honeybees get most of the attention but in the background are the native bees that have been here long before the honeybees were introduced. Native bees are important pollinators and generally, their emergence is timed with the plant they best pollinate. Tim will discuss their life cycles, what things are contributing to their decreasing numbers and what we can…
Find out more »Park Explorers’ Outpost (Kids Class) – The Wade Site: An Archaeological Discovery
The Wade Site is a Native American archaeological excavation site located at Staunton River Battlefield State Park. Join a park ranger on Saturday, October 27th to hear the stories of these inhabitants and view artifacts that they left behind. The ranger will have a presentation about the Native Americans that lived in the park and an activity available to children 13 and under from 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm and for ages 13+ from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. The Wade…
Find out more »Park Explorers’ Outpost (Teens & Adults) – The Wade Site: An Archaeological Discovery
The Wade Site is a Native American archaeological excavation site located at Staunton River Battlefield State Park. Join a park ranger on Saturday, October 27th to hear the stories of these inhabitants and view artifacts that they left behind. The ranger will have a presentation about the Native Americans that lived in the park and an activity available to children 13 and under from 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm and for ages 13+ from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. The Wade…
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