 Join the Friends of Shenandoah River State Park
Jaimie Lomasney, Visitor Services Specialist
Become a member of the Friends of Shenandoah River State Park. Attend the next meeting on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. with a winter walk at Shenandoah River State Park with the group.
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 Linus in Candyland
Genevieve White, Park Interpreter Leesylvania State Park
On February 11th between 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. at Leesylvania State Park come spend some time with Linus in Candyland as we turn fleece material in to blankets with only a pair of scissors.
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 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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 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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 Volunteering on Martin Luther King Day
Desiree Di Mauro, Sky Meadows State Park Volunteer
A volunteer from Sky Meadows State Park talks about her experience volunteering for Martin Luther King Day.
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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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 Care Packages for Soldiers
Sarah Percival, Chief Ranger Leesylvania State Park
On January 14th, Leesylvania State Park held an event to make care packages for soldiers to show our appreciation for all that they do.
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 Strawberry Jam to be at the Southwest Virginia Museum
Aaron Davis
The First Saturday Community Coffeehouse will be held at the Southwest Virginia Museum. Strawberry Jam will host the event in February.
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 Win a Field Trip to a Park for Your Class
Nancy Heltman, Visitor Services Manager
Your class could earn a field trip to a park near you as part of the National Park Trust's National Kids to Parks Day 2012.
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 Parks Commemorate MLK Jr Day of Service
Pat Eastwood, Visitor Services Specialist
Monday January 16 will be "A Day On, Not a Day Off!" with service and outreach projects throughout the state.
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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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 New Documentary on Aldo Leopold to be Shown
Steve Lindeman, Virginia Master Naturalists
A new documentary on legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold will be shown in Abingdon on January 26th and Emory on February 2.
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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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 Central Virginia State Parks Hosting MLK “Day of Service” Projects
Zoe Rogers, Visitor Services Specialist
Virginia State Parks in Central Virginia are hosting MLK Day of Service projects.
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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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 Hikers Start the New Year Right
Jennifer Saik, Education Specialist II
The First Day Hike at Shenandoah River State Park had a good turnout, thanks to the efforts of the Friends Group.
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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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 If you build it they will come (we hope)
Rich Brager, Virginia Master Naturalist BRFAL Chapter
Blue Ridge Foothills and Lakes Virginia Master Naturalists rebuild/replace Wood Duck boxes at Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
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 Exciting New Volunteer Opportunity and Winter Trail Check at Sky Meadows State Park
Christa Kermode, Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator
On Monday, January 16, Sky Meadows will host a volunteer Winter Trail Check from noon to 3:00 p.m. Come to the park to help maintain the trails and learn about our new Trailblazers crew.
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