Get Out, get Knowledge, get Motivated... about Virginia's Natural Resources!

Some upcoming local educational opportunities.

July 17 – James Madison’s Montpelier Estate

Working Woods Walk at James Madison’s Montpelier

July 17, 2011 (2 – 4:00) – Montpelier Estate
Explore beyond the Mansion and the lawn to the woods of Montpelier and consider societies dependence on this resource then and now. The hike through President Madison’s beloved woodlands will be led by Virginia Master Naturalists through a newly created trail showcasing various forest & habitat tending tools.

Regular entry fees apply: http://www.montpelier.org/visit


August 10 or 11 – Middleburg or Front Royal

Managing Native, Warm-season Grasses for Forage and Livestock

8:30 – 5:00 featuring Dr. Ben Tracy of Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences hosted by the Virginia Working Landscapes group.

More information at: http://vaworkinglandscapes.org/


August 8 - Waynesboro

16th Annual Urban Tree Health Care Workshop

Agenda and registration details forthcoming at: http://treesvirginia.org (About>Roundtables)