May 2012 »
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[A1a] Board of Directors Meeting - May 2, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at JCC Health & Human Services, 5249 Old Towne Road, Williamsburg, VA
Historic Rivers Chapter Board of Directors meets the First Wednesday of each month in the multipurpose room.
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[AT] WALT - Natural History on DOG Street - May 3, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Williamsburg Regional Library, Schell Room Scotland Street
Natural History on DOG Street
WALT Class 120312
A look at the geography and geology in the buildings, streets and monuments on DOG street. Look at our community from a whole new perspective. Go beyond the 18th century, look at the real old history of DOG St. The first class is a lecture and the second is a walking trip down DOG St.
Jerre Johnson taught Palentology/Geology at the College of William & Mary. His specialty is the coastal plain and he worked with US Geological Survey and NASA.
Thurs & Fri May 3/4 10-12 noon
Williamsburg Regional Library, Schell Room
Scotland Street $25
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[E1a] Work at the Ellipse Garden at Freedom Park - May 4, 2012 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Ellipse Garden at Freedom Park
Join Gary Driscole (chair) as well as members of the Williamsburg Botanical Garden and the Native Plant Society (including Donna Ware and Jerre Johnson) to help maintain the native plants and gardens that have been installed at the Ellipse Garden. Plan to wear field clothes and appropriate footwear. Gloves are recommended.
Participants receive volunteer service hours under Project Number/Name E1a - Education - Ellipse Garden: Botanical Demonstration and Education Project. -
[S2a] Friday Frolics at York River State Park - May 4, 2012 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at York River State Park
Volunteer at the Park on Fridays. Plan to help maintain trails, boardwalks, etc. Wear field clothes and appropriate footwear.
Participants receive volunteer service hours under Project Number/Name: S2b - Stewardship - Trail Maintenance at York River State Park.
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6[AT] VNPS Fieldtrip to Southwest Virginia - May 6, 2012 all day
at Wise County, VA
Sign-up now for May 6-11: VNPS Fieldtrip to Southwest Virginia
This year’s tour to Southwest Virginia will focus on old favorites and some new special places in Wise County. We will likely spend our first three nights in Norton visiting High Knob, Roaring Branch and other sites in the Jefferson National Forest. Return visits to Natural Tunnel State Park and Whitetop Mountain are a must.
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[AT] HRBC Bird Walk - May 6, 2012 7:00 am - 10:00 am at Newport News City Park
Led by Jane Frigo. Meet in the parking lot behind the Ranger Station.
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[S2c] Monday Mornings at Colonial National Historic Park - May 7, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Colonial National Historic Park
Monday morning work with Dorothy Geyer, Natural Resource Special for Colonial National Historical Park. Anyone interested should contact Dorothy at 757.898.2433 or Dorothy_geyer@nps.gov or Angier Brock at 757.234.6170 or abrock@vcu.edu. Sometimes the group meets at Jamestown Island, sometimes at Yorktown, sometimes along the Parkway, depending on what work most needs getting done.
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[AT] Monthly meeting - May 9, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at JCC Human Services Bldg., 5249 Olde Towne Rd., Williamsburg
General Membership Meeting
Stormwater to be the topic at the May 9 General Membership Meeting (reminder: our program begins at 6:30 pm preceded by a brief meeting beginning at 6 pm) and will feature a presentation by Fran Geissler, James City County's Director of Stormwater. The presentation will be: “How Native Plants can Save the Bay.”
Planting more plants is a strategy to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay and our local wa-ters. Learn how plants and the Bay are connected and what citizens can do to help. Fran will also be able to discuss and answer our questions about current regulations and other efforts underway to improve water quality in the Bay by managing storm water.
First hour counts as Volunteer Service. Program is 7-9. You need not be present at the 6-7 business meeting to enjoy the program.
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[E1a] Work at the Ellipse Garden at Freedom Park - May 11, 2012 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Ellipse Garden at Freedom Park
Join Gary Driscole (chair) as well as members of the Williamsburg Botanical Garden and the Native Plant Society (including Donna Ware and Jerre Johnson) to help maintain the native plants and gardens that have been installed at the Ellipse Garden. Plan to wear field clothes and appropriate footwear. Gloves are recommended.
Participants receive volunteer service hours under Project Number/Name E1a - Education - Ellipse Garden: Botanical Demonstration and Education Project. -
[S2a] Friday Frolics at York River State Park - May 11, 2012 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at York River State Park
Volunteer at the Park on Fridays. Plan to help maintain trails, boardwalks, etc. Wear field clothes and appropriate footwear.
Participants receive volunteer service hours under Project Number/Name: S2b - Stewardship - Trail Maintenance at York River State Park.
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[AT] WBC Bird Walk at New Quarter Park - May 12, 2012 8:00 am - 10:00 am at New Quarter Park, 1000 Lakeshead Dr., Williamsburg
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[AT] NASA Mars Mania / Star Party/ Lasers - May 12, 2012 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm at VA Living Museum, Newport News, VA
May 12 Mars Mania/Star Party/Lasers
Jill PrinceJoin the Virginia Living Museum for a Mars-related evening. Enjoy NASA Mars exhibits and activities in the Wason Education Center lobby 5:30-9:30pm. Hear Jill Prince, NASA entry, descent and landing expert, at 6pm.
Followed by stargazing (weather permitting) and monthly planetarium program and laser shows. “Virginia Skies” 7:30pm. Laser Mania, at 8:30pm, includes “Attack of the Radioactive Hamsters from a Planet Near Mars!” Pink Floyd double feature: “The Wall” 10pm, “Dark Side of the Moon” 11:30pm.
Time: 5:30pm--12:30am
Cost: Shows $3 members, $6 non-members; star gazing, NASA talk and exhibits free.
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[S2c] Monday Mornings at Colonial National Historic Park - May 14, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Colonial National Historic Park
Monday morning work with Dorothy Geyer, Natural Resource Special for Colonial National Historical Park. Anyone interested should contact Dorothy at 757.898.2433 or Dorothy_geyer@nps.gov or Angier Brock at 757.234.6170 or abrock@vcu.edu. Sometimes the group meets at Jamestown Island, sometimes at Yorktown, sometimes along the Parkway, depending on what work most needs getting done.
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[AT] VIMS Science Under Sail: Chesapeake Bay Drifters Embarks - May 16, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Yorktown Waterfront
May 16th 2:00 pm
Science Under Sail: Chesapeake Bay Drifters Embarks from Yorktown Waterfront
Join VIMS graduate student Josh Stone as he uses zooplankton netted from the York River to discuss the wonderful variety of Bay "drifters" and the important role these creatures play in marine ecology and food webs.
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[AT] Realities of Climate Change - May 16, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Hampton Library, 4207 Victoria Blvd, Room B
May 16 Wed 7 pm
Realities of Climate Change
Hampton Library, 4207 Victoria Blvd, Room B
Robert Wohlfort, a retired Lutheran minister, will speak on the disturbing realities of climate change. He received Al Gore’s training.
For information contact, Tyla Matteson, 804-275-6476, Email tmatteson1@mindspring.com
Sierra Club York River Group
| 17[AT] NPS Walk at Mary Turnbull's - May 17, 2012 all day
at 109 Woodmere Drive, The Woods off of Jamestown Rd
Contact Mary at 757-229-4046
or pedalpower@verizon.net
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[AT] NPS Mushroom Talk - May 17, 2012 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Yorktown Public Library on Rt. 17 & Battle Rd. in Yorktown.
Thursday, May 17 at 6:45 pm: Chapter Meeting: Mushroom Talk
Guest speaker Tom Teeples will give a presentation titled "Beginning Mycology: How Green Plants and Fungi are Interrelated. His talk will enlighten attendees on the phenomena and will introduce some of the basics of fungi. The meeting is open to the public.
Location: Yorktown Public Library on Rt. 17 and Battle Rd. in Yorktown.
| 18[AT] Coastal Bay Ecology - 4 day workshop - May 18, 2012 all day
at Chesapeake Experience, Yorktown, VA
Coastal Bay Ecology
Course Description: This course explores the Coastal Bays of the Eastern Shore of Virginia with hands-on field experiences and activities. Includes a unique boat field trip to Hog Island where participants will witness and document the changes in the island from Bay to Ocean. A trip not to miss!
When: May 18-22 (Friday evening through mid-afternoon Sunday)
Cost: $75/participant and includes all field trips, meals and lodging
Recertification Credits: 16 hours
Contact: Jill Bieri
Chesapeake Experience
103 Industry Drive
Yorktown, VA 23693
757-890-0502
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[E1a] Work at the Ellipse Garden at Freedom Park - May 18, 2012 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Ellipse Garden at Freedom Park
Join Gary Driscole (chair) as well as members of the Williamsburg Botanical Garden and the Native Plant Society (including Donna Ware and Jerre Johnson) to help maintain the native plants and gardens that have been installed at the Ellipse Garden. Plan to wear field clothes and appropriate footwear. Gloves are recommended.
Participants receive volunteer service hours under Project Number/Name E1a - Education - Ellipse Garden: Botanical Demonstration and Education Project. -
[S2a] Friday Frolics at York River State Park - May 18, 2012 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at York River State Park
Volunteer at the Park on Fridays. Plan to help maintain trails, boardwalks, etc. Wear field clothes and appropriate footwear.
Participants receive volunteer service hours under Project Number/Name: S2b - Stewardship - Trail Maintenance at York River State Park.
| 19[AT] NPS Walk at William & Mary Plant Refuge - May 19, 2012 all day
at W & M Campus - Refuge amphitheater near Crim Dell
Beth Chambers, Herbarium Curator will lead the walk
Contact her at 757-345-0176
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[AT] WBC Field Trip - May 19, 2012 7:00 am - 1:30 pm at WBC Field Trip
The Williamsburg Bird Club holds a field trip to locations usually within an hour's drive of Williamsburg. Each month features a different location and a different leader. Times vary, but trips usually start early in the mornings and go for three to four hours. Field trips are free and open to the public. -
[AT] VIMS Marine Science Day! - May 19, 2012 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Gloucester Point
VIMS Marine Science Day!
Saturday, May 19th
10am - 3pm.
VIMS' annual open house is a fun-filled event for the whole family. Join us in Gloucester Point for exhibits, children's activities, seining on the York River, lab tours, seafood cooking demonstrations, mini-lectures, and much more. All activities are free, as is parking.
For more information http://www.vims.edu
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[AT] HRBC Bird Walk - May 20, 2012 7:00 am - 10:00 am at Newport News City Park
Bird walk led by Jane Frigo. Meet in the parking lot behind the Ranger Station.
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[S2c] Monday Mornings at Colonial National Historic Park - May 21, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Colonial National Historic Park
Monday morning work with Dorothy Geyer, Natural Resource Special for Colonial National Historical Park. Anyone interested should contact Dorothy at 757.898.2433 or Dorothy_geyer@nps.gov or Angier Brock at 757.234.6170 or abrock@vcu.edu. Sometimes the group meets at Jamestown Island, sometimes at Yorktown, sometimes along the Parkway, depending on what work most needs getting done.
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[AT] VIMS Science Under Sail: "Ghost" Pots in the Bay - May 23, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Embarks from Yorktown Waterfront
May 23, 2012 2:00pm - 4:00pm Science Under Sail: "Ghost" Pots in the Bay Embarks from Yorktown Waterfront
Join VIMS marine scientist David Stanhope as he examines how VIMS scientists and local watermen use sonar to locate derelict crab pots on the floor of Chesapeake Bay so they can be removed to protect marine life.
For information and pricing, visit http://www.zerve.com/SailYorktown/Science.
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[E1a] Work at the Ellipse Garden at Freedom Park - May 25, 2012 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Ellipse Garden at Freedom Park
Join Gary Driscole (chair) as well as members of the Williamsburg Botanical Garden and the Native Plant Society (including Donna Ware and Jerre Johnson) to help maintain the native plants and gardens that have been installed at the Ellipse Garden. Plan to wear field clothes and appropriate footwear. Gloves are recommended.
Participants receive volunteer service hours under Project Number/Name E1a - Education - Ellipse Garden: Botanical Demonstration and Education Project. -
[S2a] Friday Frolics at York River State Park - May 25, 2012 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at York River State Park
Volunteer at the Park on Fridays. Plan to help maintain trails, boardwalks, etc. Wear field clothes and appropriate footwear.
Participants receive volunteer service hours under Project Number/Name: S2b - Stewardship - Trail Maintenance at York River State Park.
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[S2c] Monday Mornings at Colonial National Historic Park - May 28, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Colonial National Historic Park
Monday morning work with Dorothy Geyer, Natural Resource Special for Colonial National Historical Park. Anyone interested should contact Dorothy at 757.898.2433 or Dorothy_geyer@nps.gov or Angier Brock at 757.234.6170 or abrock@vcu.edu. Sometimes the group meets at Jamestown Island, sometimes at Yorktown, sometimes along the Parkway, depending on what work most needs getting done.
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