ROCKFISH VALLEY FOUNDATION
SUMMER 2012 PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
June 23, 2012 at 10 am.
Exhibit Living off the Land and Children’s program June 23
Lavender is in bloom, make lavender wands, talk a bit about butterfly attractors take home some lavender. Meet Rocky and his friends. Make animal tracks in the sand, study animal scat and handle animal pelts.
Rockfish Valley Foundation, Natural History Center, 1368 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, Virginia
434 361 0271 Open 10 -4
June 24, 2012 at 3pm.
Exhibit Living off the Land and Children’s program June 23
Storytime program from 3-3:30 pm. “Living off the Land: Bees are friends” Come join us for Bee stories, songs, and a craft with a special visit from local beekeeper and Va. Cooperative Extension Agent, Mike Lachance.
Rockfish Valley Foundation, Natural History Center, 1368 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, Virginia
434 361 0271 Open 10 -4
ONGOING
NELSON SCENIC LOOP a 50 mile drive on 4 scenic Byways around the Rockfish Valley, Blue Ridge Parkway and Tye Rive Valley in Nelson County Many spurs lead to hiking , biking, birding and general recreation. Design your own tour; learn about surrounding attractions and the natural, historic and cultural resources of beautiful Nelson. www.nelsonscenicloop.com
Spruce Creek Park
Located on Glenthorne LOOP just east of RT 151 at Wintergreen . This beautifully landscaped park which connects to the Rockfish Valley Trail system has picnic tables and horseshoes. It is available for public events. The headquarters of the Rockfish Valley Foundation with informational kiosks is located there. Also there is public wifi at the historic Wintergreen Country Store building and a public broadcast weather station at www.wunderground.com under zip code 22958.
