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Category: Continuing Education For Tidewater Master Naturalists Only: Conference weekend activities in Tidewater (28 and 29 September)

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Posted by: Ulrike Rumpf

For Tidewater Master Naturalists Only: Conference weekend activities in Tidewater (28 and 29 September)

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The activities we are scheduling are below and here is the link for the sign up genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4BA8AE23A1FA7-51048726-tidewater

Saturday Afternoon:

  • Tree Tour  1-4pm
    • 15 people max for each tour,  no kids under 12.  The route is still being determined.  Transportation  will be carpooling, close to the date we will send out list of names to determine who can help.  The plan is Northern Virginia Beach
  • Southern Branch Landscape Tour 1-2:30 No cost 20 people
    • https://southernbranchnursery.com/  1412 Benefit Road Chesapeake, VA 23322
    • Southern Branch nursery is dedicated to growing and cultivating exclusively Virginia native plants and creating landscapes that support local wildlife and ecosystems. The tour will guide guests through the nursery, highlighting some of the plants and suggesting ideas on how to incorporate these plants into your landscape.
  • First Landing State Park Night Hike (TBD): This is being finished up in the planning stages and details will be announced soon.

Sunday afternoon:

  • Tree Tour 1-4pm
    • 15 people max for each tour, no kids under 12.  The route is still being determined.  Transportation  will be carpooling, close to the date we will send out list of names to determine who can help.  The plan is Central Virginia Beach
  • Wild Food Tour 2-3:30($15 per person limit 15 people)
    • 4152 Blackwater Rd https://wildwoodsfarm.us/index.htm
    • For All Ages- There are a number of opportunities to explore backyards, swamps, marshes, and forests and become familiar with the plants and animals that live there. Programs promote getting outdoors and connecting with nature while developing skills for being outdoors. Foraging – identify, gather and prepare wild plants to use for food and medicine. Green Farmacy – Learn to make lotions, potions, oils, and salves for health and wellness.
  • Kayak False Cape 1-4pm No cost 10 people
    • Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife. Enjoy magnificent sunsets and listen for nocturnal wildlife. No experience needed; all equipment is provided.

As you can see we do have some different things being offered and only 1 event that does cost. I do need to address the Wild Food event. This event we got a special price if we have 15 people sign up other wise it would have been $40 per person, so this is the time to take advantage.

For Tidewater Master Naturalists Only: Conference weekend activities in Tidewater (28 and 29 September)

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Tidewater Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists: Promoting natural resource conservation in southeastern Virginia