May 26 Introduction to Local Stream Life - Arlington
A two-part program co-sponsored by Potomac Overlook Regional Park and the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia.
(The lecture is mandatory for those wishing to go on the field trip.)
Class: Join Potomac Overlook naturalists for an exploration into the world that exists in our smaller local streams. Common fish, amphibians, birds, insects, crustaceans, amphibians, and other invertebrates will be covered through an interpretive slideshow. Live specimens will also be on hand for participants to observe.
Location: Saturday, May 26 1-3 p.m. at Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207-5235.
Field Trip: Saturday June 9 2-4 p.m. at Temple Hall Farm Regional Park. Explore local stream life at Temple Hall Farm in Leesburg, VA for the field trip portion of this program. Park naturalists will use kick seines, dip nets, and magnifiers to view and identify any critters caught. Some nets will be available for participants to share. Wear rain boots, or shoes that can get wet.
Instructor: Casey Pittrizzi is a naturalist with the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.
Costs:
$30 for lecture and field trip for members
$40 for lecture and field trip for non-members
$5 for lecture only
Limit: Lecture 30, Field trip 20. The workshop is open to adults and families with children 12 and up.
Location
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