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Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm WMA
Saturday, April 8 2023, from 10:00am to 3:00pm
15014 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville,
directions
Family-friendly (no pets allowed), free, donations appreciated
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 Please join us on Saturday, April 8, to welcome spring, celebrate nature close to home and view the fabulous Virginia Bluebells that carpet the Cedar Run shoreline for nearly a mile.
Meet local organizations and people who are working to improve our community. With some of the best Northern Virginia naturalists leading tours and activities, we're looking forward to a special day at an outstanding natural area.
Family-friendly and free of charge (bring cash for vendors).
2023 Tour Schedule!
10:00 am |
Colonel Brooks / Court Squires |
Opening Remarks |
10:20 am |
Claudia Thompson Deahl
PWWS |
Explore the Wonders of Spring! |
10:40 am |
TBD |
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11:00 am |
Kevin Parker
PWCA
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A Home for Every Bird |
| 11:20 am |
Krisiti Smedley
PWCA |
History of the Woods at Green Level Cemetery |
11:40 am |
Julie Flanagan
New Earth Photography
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Native Trees and Forest Ecosystems |
12:00 pm |
Robin Firth
PWC Mosq & Pest Mgt. |
Mycology* Walk
*study of mushrooms |
12:20 pm |
Court Squires
PWCA |
Bluebell Storytime with Ms. Court |
12:40 pm |
Ashley Studholme
PWCA |
Springing into nature |
1:00 pm |
Charlie Grymes
PWCA |
Floodplain ecology |
1:20 pm |
Larry Meade
NoVA Bird Club |
Things that fly -- Birds, butterflies and dragonflies |
1:40 pm |
Nancy Verhs
VNPS/PWWS |
Woodland, Wildflowers and Other Native Plants |
2:00 pm |
David Cuff
Historic PW
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Green Level Cemetery |
2:20 pm |
Valerie Huelsman
Master Naturalist |
How do bugs affect forest health? |
Sponsored by Prince William Conservation Alliance and the Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources with support from Marine Corps Base Quantico
 Appropriate attire for Merrimac Farm is always sturdy shoes and long pants, no matter the season. Tuck your pants into your socks to help keep bugs out.
Click HERE to read more about Merrimac Farm. |
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Prince William Wildflower Society/VNPS
