Mark Your Calenders: Weed Warriors will meet throughout the year on Saturday mornings (8:30 am-11:00 am), at FOR Headquarters.
2011 Dates: March 26 * April 9 * April 23 * May 7 * May 21 * June 11
August 27 * September 17 * October 1
March 24, 2011
Approved Project - Friends of the Rappahannock Weed Warriors
Mark Your Calenders: Weed Warriors will meet throughout the year on Saturday mornings (8:30 am-11:00 am), at FOR Headquarters.
2011 Dates: March 26 * April 9 * April 23 * May 7 * May 21 * June 11
August 27 * September 17 * October 1
Approved Project - Friends of the Rappahannock Weed Warriors
Mark Your Calenders: Weed Warriors will meet throughout the year on Saturday mornings (8:30 am-11:00 am), at FOR Headquarters.
2011 Dates: March 26 * April 9 * April 23 * May 7 * May 21 * June 11
August 27 * September 17 * October 1
Lake Anna State Park Weekend, April 29-31, 2011
Lake Anna State Park Weekend, April 29-31, 2011
This is a event for VA Master Naturalists for Exploration, Advanced Training, and social time. We hope you come and enjoy the entire weekend, but if you cannot - come for part of the activities. You are welcome to bring friends and family.
Lake Anna State Park is located in Spotsylvania County 45 minutes southwest of Fredericksburg.
Campsites STD $24/ $30 ELEC, and small “Campcabins” w/ electric (up to 4 persons) $45 per night. Make your own reservations ASAP. Details and reservations are online at http://www.reserveamerica.com or call 1-800-933-PARK. Book now.
TRAINING: Bird walks by Donna Finnegan both mornings, with an emphasis on birding by ear. Spring is an excellent time to hear calls and see migrants. Tree Identification by our own famous Harry Puffenburger. POND Management and Macroinvertabrates on Saturday. Wildflower Identification on Sunday. Please let Donna know when you’ve made your reservation. (Contact Donna Finnegan at toadrana@earthlink.net)
Naturalist sites will be arranged together. Call or email with questions 540.895.9261.
This is a event for VA Master Naturalists for Exploration, Advanced Training, and social time. We hope you come and enjoy the entire weekend, but if you cannot - come for part of the activities. You are welcome to bring friends and family.
Lake Anna State Park is located in Spotsylvania County 45 minutes southwest of Fredericksburg.
Campsites STD $24/ $30 ELEC, and small “Campcabins” w/ electric (up to 4 persons) $45 per night. Make your own reservations ASAP. Details and reservations are online at http://www.reserveamerica.com or call 1-800-933-PARK. Book now.
TRAINING: Bird walks by Donna Finnegan both mornings, with an emphasis on birding by ear. Spring is an excellent time to hear calls and see migrants. Tree Identification by our own famous Harry Puffenburger. POND Management and Macroinvertabrates on Saturday. Wildflower Identification on Sunday. Please let Donna know when you’ve made your reservation. (Contact Donna Finnegan at toadrana@earthlink.net)
Naturalist sites will be arranged together. Call or email with questions 540.895.9261.
Lake Anna State Park Weekend, April 29-31, 2011
Lake Anna State Park Weekend, April 29-31, 2011
This is a event for VA Master Naturalists for Exploration, Advanced Training, and social time. We hope you come and enjoy the entire weekend, but if you cannot - come for part of the activities. You are welcome to bring friends and family.
Lake Anna State Park is located in Spotsylvania County 45 minutes southwest of Fredericksburg.
Campsites STD $24/ $30 ELEC, and small “Campcabins” w/ electric (up to 4 persons) $45 per night. Make your own reservations ASAP. Details and reservations are online at http://www.reserveamerica.com or call 1-800-933-PARK. Book now.
TRAINING: Bird walks by Donna Finnegan both mornings, with an emphasis on birding by ear. Spring is an excellent time to hear calls and see migrants. Tree Identification by our own famous Harry Puffenburger. POND Management and Macroinvertabrates on Saturday. Wildflower Identification on Sunday. Please let Donna know when you’ve made your reservation. (Contact Donna Finnegan at toadrana@earthlink.net)
Naturalist sites will be arranged together. Call or email with questions 540.895.9261.
This is a event for VA Master Naturalists for Exploration, Advanced Training, and social time. We hope you come and enjoy the entire weekend, but if you cannot - come for part of the activities. You are welcome to bring friends and family.
Lake Anna State Park is located in Spotsylvania County 45 minutes southwest of Fredericksburg.
Campsites STD $24/ $30 ELEC, and small “Campcabins” w/ electric (up to 4 persons) $45 per night. Make your own reservations ASAP. Details and reservations are online at http://www.reserveamerica.com or call 1-800-933-PARK. Book now.
TRAINING: Bird walks by Donna Finnegan both mornings, with an emphasis on birding by ear. Spring is an excellent time to hear calls and see migrants. Tree Identification by our own famous Harry Puffenburger. POND Management and Macroinvertabrates on Saturday. Wildflower Identification on Sunday. Please let Donna know when you’ve made your reservation. (Contact Donna Finnegan at toadrana@earthlink.net)
Naturalist sites will be arranged together. Call or email with questions 540.895.9261.
Time Keeping
The Virginia Master Naturalist Volunteer Management System is now available! Visit it online at
https://virginiamn.volunteersystem.org/UniversalLogin.cfm
https://virginiamn.volunteersystem.org/UniversalLogin.cfm
Time Keeping
The Virginia Master Naturalist Volunteer Management System is now available! Visit it online at
https://virginiamn.volunteersystem.org/UniversalLogin.cfm
https://virginiamn.volunteersystem.org/UniversalLogin.cfm
September 23, 2010
SOS Weekend at Lake Anna State Park
SOS (Social Outdoor Service) Weekend @ Lake Anna State Park
November 5 – 7, 2010
This is a event for our chapter to get together for SERVICE, Advanced Training, and social time. (FUN!) We hope you come and enjoy the entire weekend, but if you cannot - come for part of the activities. You are welcome to bring friends and family. Lake Anna State Park is located in Spotsylvania County 45 min from Fredericksburg.
Service: At least 4 hours of Service opportunity approved toward your 40 annual hour requirement. (Service TBD by LASP but may be Trail Maintenance.)
Training: Bird walks by Donna Finnegan, Forestry by Harry Puffenburger. Geology of Lake Anna session by Gilmer and Lassister. These are approved as advanced training hours.
Lodging:
Campsites STD $24/ $30 ELEC, and small “Campcabins” w/ electric (up to 4 persons) $45 per night. Make your own reservations. Details and reservations are online @ http://www.reserveamerica.com or call 1-800-933-PARK.
Bunkhouse: LASP has offered their group bunkhouse to us: a small but efficient log structure which will serve as VMN CENTRAL for the weekend. It has a KITCHEN and a DECK - but note bathhouse facilities are a short walk. There is a separate room with 4 bunks for men, and the main room with 10 bunks for women.
For Bunkhouse only call or email Donna Finnegan and NOT the above reservations. $10 per person per night – first come first served & may be upper or lower.
EITHER WAY BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS AND TOWELS.
Food: Bring your own requirements but there will be simple breakfast (Coffee and bagels) and dinner (Hamburger/Hotdog) fare available to share with all in the bunkhouse. Gas Grill on the deck. Bring coolers and drinks.
Tentative Schedule:
Friday - Check in. Night walk to beach for stargazing, looking for owls and bats.
Saturday
7:30-8:30 Birding Walk
8:30-9:30 Breakfast/cleanup
9:30 to 11:30 Forestry Walk Tree Identification
11:30 - 1pm Lunch and cleanup
1:00-4pm Geology with Amy Gilmer and Bill Lassiter (special park event) Bedrock in Lake Anna State Park includes metamorphosed volcanic & intrusive rocks that are mapped as part of the central Virginia volcanic-plutonic belt.. William Lassetter, an economic geologist with Virginia Division of Geology & Mineral Resources, Charlottesville will discuss the various rock types found in the Park, & the nature of mineralization at the historic Goodwin gold mine. Sturdy walking shoes & hand lens magnifier loupe are recommended
Evening - dinner and cleanup . Possible campfire.
Sunday
7:30- 8:30 Birding Walk
8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast/Cleanup
10 – 2pm SERVICE PROJECT TBD (pack a lunch)
3pm checkout
*************************************************************************************
Feel Free to Call or email Donna Finnegan if you have any questions or concerns.
toadrana@earthlink.net 540.895.9261
November 5 – 7, 2010
This is a event for our chapter to get together for SERVICE, Advanced Training, and social time. (FUN!) We hope you come and enjoy the entire weekend, but if you cannot - come for part of the activities. You are welcome to bring friends and family. Lake Anna State Park is located in Spotsylvania County 45 min from Fredericksburg.
Service: At least 4 hours of Service opportunity approved toward your 40 annual hour requirement. (Service TBD by LASP but may be Trail Maintenance.)
Training: Bird walks by Donna Finnegan, Forestry by Harry Puffenburger. Geology of Lake Anna session by Gilmer and Lassister. These are approved as advanced training hours.
Lodging:
Campsites STD $24/ $30 ELEC, and small “Campcabins” w/ electric (up to 4 persons) $45 per night. Make your own reservations. Details and reservations are online @ http://www.reserveamerica.com or call 1-800-933-PARK.
Bunkhouse: LASP has offered their group bunkhouse to us: a small but efficient log structure which will serve as VMN CENTRAL for the weekend. It has a KITCHEN and a DECK - but note bathhouse facilities are a short walk. There is a separate room with 4 bunks for men, and the main room with 10 bunks for women.
For Bunkhouse only call or email Donna Finnegan and NOT the above reservations. $10 per person per night – first come first served & may be upper or lower.
EITHER WAY BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS AND TOWELS.
Food: Bring your own requirements but there will be simple breakfast (Coffee and bagels) and dinner (Hamburger/Hotdog) fare available to share with all in the bunkhouse. Gas Grill on the deck. Bring coolers and drinks.
Tentative Schedule:
Friday - Check in. Night walk to beach for stargazing, looking for owls and bats.
Saturday
7:30-8:30 Birding Walk
8:30-9:30 Breakfast/cleanup
9:30 to 11:30 Forestry Walk Tree Identification
11:30 - 1pm Lunch and cleanup
1:00-4pm Geology with Amy Gilmer and Bill Lassiter (special park event) Bedrock in Lake Anna State Park includes metamorphosed volcanic & intrusive rocks that are mapped as part of the central Virginia volcanic-plutonic belt.. William Lassetter, an economic geologist with Virginia Division of Geology & Mineral Resources, Charlottesville will discuss the various rock types found in the Park, & the nature of mineralization at the historic Goodwin gold mine. Sturdy walking shoes & hand lens magnifier loupe are recommended
Evening - dinner and cleanup . Possible campfire.
Sunday
7:30- 8:30 Birding Walk
8:30 – 9:30 Breakfast/Cleanup
10 – 2pm SERVICE PROJECT TBD (pack a lunch)
3pm checkout
*************************************************************************************
Feel Free to Call or email Donna Finnegan if you have any questions or concerns.
toadrana@earthlink.net 540.895.9261
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