 Become an Alleghany Highlands Master Naturalist
John Stanley Stahelek, Alleghany Highlands Master Naturalist
Have you ever wanted to know more about the animals, plants or geology of the Alleghany Highlands?
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 Wild Weekends in March at False Cape State Park
Staci R. Martin
Walk on Wild Side and Wild Women Weekend events at False Cape State Park.
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 Scholars Train for Envirothon
Johanna Petrosky, Visitor Service Specialist
Westmoreland is training students for the Canon Environthon, North America's largest high school environmental education competition.
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 Master Gardener classes are beginning
Amy Atwood
The Wythe Bland Region Master Gardener Association has announced spring classes.
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 Southwest Virginia: One of the Last Great Places on Earth
Shellie Anne
An overview of southwest Virginia's ecological and biological diversity inclusive of geology and uncommon, rare, and endangered flora and fauna.
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 Look Who Parked Next to Me!
Tom Cervenak, Marketing Manager
"While working the Ohio RV Super Show in Cleveland, Ohio, I had a bit of a surprise when I got out of my car." - Tom C.
Come out for the RV Show Jan 13-15 in Chantilly @ the Dulles Expo Center 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, VA 20153
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 Add us to your fun list!
Shellie Anne
If you have never been to a Virginia State Park, I hope this "photos only" article will entice you, you don't know what you are missing! 2012 is the year to have some fun and laugh again.
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 Master Naturalist 2012 Training Course Scheduled in Rocky Mount
Carl Boast, Virginia Master Naturalist BRFAL Chapter
Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands. You can become one too! Here is the next training info in Rocky Mount.
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 Winter is Still a Great Time to Get Outside!
Shellie Anne
Throw on a coat and gloves and get outside, don't let the colder temps scare you away! Invite your neighbors, friends or relatives along! It is always time to party at Virginia State Parks.
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 First Day Hikes and Contest Winners
Nancy Heltman, Visitor Services Manager
January 1, 2012 started with First Day Hikes in all Virginia State Parks as part of a national program from America's State Parks. We held a contest for participants with the grand prize a week cabin stay. The winners are announced here.
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 What does 2012 have in store for you?
Shellie Anne
2012 is here! What plans have you made to visit your favorite Virginia State Park or try a new one? Relax, we're here for you. We are all the distraction you could ever need!
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 Smith Mountain Lake State Park 2012 Winter Lecture Series!
Shellie Anne
Smith Mountain Lake State Park will begin its Winter Lecture Series on January 8th. You won't want to miss this series on one Sunday per month from 3-4 p.m. Tickets to each of the lectures is just $7. Season tickets are $18 or $32 for two season tickets.
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 First Day Hikes
Amy Atwood
Virginia State Parks is participating in America's State Park's First Day Hike.
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 First Day Hike: A Moose is on the Loose
Tom Cervenak, Marketing Manager
A movement is sweeping the nation called “The First Day Hike,” encouraging everyone to get out and start the year off healthy by taking a hike on New Year’s Day.
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 Hungry Mother is open all year!
Amy Atwood
For the first time, Hungry Mother State Park has camping open all year.
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 All Virginia State Parks Offer First Day Hikes on January 1
Nancy Heltman
Start the new year right with a First Day Hike in any of our parks and have a chance to win a week stay in a Virginia State Park cabin.
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 Sneak a Peek at Middle Peninsula State Park
Staci R. Martin
Middle Peninsula State Park is slated to open in a few years. Several staff members visited the area for a sneak peek.
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 I am a Certified Citizen Scientist!
Shellie Anne
A newly Certified Virginia Master Naturalist shares her love of the program in case you are interested in something new in 2012.
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 Trails? What Trails?
Pat Eastwood
Since being hit by an EF-2 tornado on April 16, 2011, trails at Staunton River State Park are being repaired,but slowly.
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 Visitor Experience Planning at Holliday Lake State Park
Sarah Lankford
Planning to enhance the visitor's experience at Holliday Lake State Park
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