Discover the vibrant fluorescent colors living in Lynchburg’s own city parks at night! Discover UV light and the various fluorescent local biomes found in nature, such as plants, fungi, rocks, bugs, and lichen. Location will be sent the Thursday before program to ensure maximum fluorescent encounters. Meet up on site. Register by 6/12.
Learn about the meat-eaters of the plant world. Participants will learn about the three types of carnivorous plants found in North America, how they capture and digest prey, and why they eat meat. We will also learn what it takes to keep the little predator plants alive. Participants will get to build and take home their own potted Venus fly […]
Have you considered paddling our local waterways this summer but feel you need more experience and expert advice? Learn about water safety, paddling gear, paddling spots, water hazards, and more from certified American Canoe Association (ACA) instructors. Leave with the knowledge and skills to feel comfortable taking you family and friends on a new adventure. Register by 7/28.
Have you considered paddling our local waterways this summer but feel you need more experience and expert advice? Learn about water safety, paddling gear, paddling spots, water hazards, and more from certified American Canoe Association (ACA) instructors. Leave with the knowledge and skills to feel comfortable taking you family and friends on a new adventure. Register by 7/30.
Sinkland Farms 4th Annual Sunflower Festival Enjoy 3 weekends August 2-18 jam-packed with activities! 1. Acres of summer sunflowers 2. Kidz Zone full of fun – face painting, giant slide, playground, play stations, barrel rides, & so much more 3. Shop local with artisans and crafters 4. Farm-ily Animals 5. Pony Rides 6. Visit the cottage shop – full of […]
Break away from the same old evening routine and learn a new skill with beginners women like you! Join USA Archery certified coaches to try your hand at shooting on a range as well as the layout of an archery range, safety, and the steps of shooting. Begin this lifetime sport now for the opportunity to make new friends, obtain […]
Break away from the same old evening routine and learn a new skill with beginners women like you! Join USA Archery certified coaches to try your hand at shooting on a range as well as the layout of an archery range, safety, and the steps of shooting. Begin this lifetime sport now for the opportunity to make new friends, obtain […]
Join Patrick Mitchell of the Blue Ridge Mycological Society in a presentation on mycology. Participants will learn about mushrooms, fungi, their importance, basic mushroom identification, and voucher info system. The presentation will conclude with a bolete filter demonstration and a Q&A session. Register by 8/20.
Explore local forest areas to discover the magic of mycology! Receive a brief lesson on mushroom identification, collection protocol and forest etiquette before heading out to observe and collect specimen. Gathered specimen will be brought back to the I.D. table for analysis. Location will be sent out Thursday before program to ensure maximum mycological encounters. Meet up on site. Prize […]
