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2010 — August, September, October, November . . . Education Building Schedule
July 2010
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Animal Skulls
Saturday, July 24, 10:00 am
Learn the secrets of the animal kingdom. Their life patterns including diets and habitats are revealed by studying the shapes and patterns of their bones, especially their skulls. Meet in the Education Center at the Ivy Creek Natural Area. The event is free. |
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Ivy Creek Foundation Potluck
Sunday, July 25, 12:00 pm
Please join us for our summer potluck on July 25th at noon. This meal is our way of spending some time with people who support the mission of the Ivy Creek Foundation. Bring a dish to share and meet in the Education Center. We’ll also eat outside in front by the stone wall. Let us know by phone at 973-7772 or email at icf@ivycreekfoundation.org so we can coordinate dishes! |
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Ivy Creek Toddler Time
Thursday, July 29, 10:00 am
Introduce your toddler to nature with this short talk and trail walk for three to five year olds. Volunteer guide Rachel Bush will host, starting in the Education Center at the Ivy Creek Natural Area. The event is free. |
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Farm and Barn History Day
Saturday, July 31, 2:00 pm
Canceled this month. Call for more information at (434) 973-7772. |
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Drawing from Nature at Ivy Creek
Join local artist Lee Alter to explore the art of sketching in a beautiful location at the Ivy Creek Natural Area. Bring paper, pencils, and a drawing board if you have one. This offering is free to the public. Meet in the Education Center in June, July, and August.
Toddler Time
On the last Thursday morning of every month, introduce your toddler to nature with this short talk and trail walk for three to five year olds. Volunteer guide Rachel Bush will host, starting in the Education Center at Ivy Creek Natural Area.
Farm and Barn History Day
On the last Saturday afternoon of each month, enjoy the barn at Ivy Creek Natural Area. This was formerly the showpiece of the working farm known as River View Farm. Learn some of the history behind the farm. This is a rare afternoon with the barn open to the public. Barn closed until further notice by county inspection.
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August 2010
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Guided Walk
Sunday, August 1, 9:00 am
Join Ivy Creek nature guides for a one to two hour walk on the trails of Ivy Creek. We’ll share the latest nature has to offer that day. The trail will be determined by the guide and the group. Meet in the parking lot. |
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First Saturday Bird Walk
Saturday, August 7, 7:30 am
Walk with Jenny Gaden of the Monticello Bird Club to enjoy the summer birds. Beginners are always welcome. Meet in the parking lot. |
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Drawing from Nature
Saturday, August 7, 10:00 am
Join local artist Lee Alter to explore the art of sketching in a beautiful location at the Ivy Creek Natural Area. Bring paper, pencils, and a drawing board if you have one. This offering is free to the public. Meet in the Education Center. |
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Bats!
Saturday, August 7, 7:30 pm
Come learn about the amazing world of bats. We’ll start in the Education Center for a short presentation on biology, adaptation, and myths concerning bats. Then Robin Eastham, local bat rehabilitator for the Wildlife Center of Virginia, will take us outside to observe the bats as they come out at dusk to feed. |
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Butterflies of Ivy Creek
Sunday, August 8, 1:00 pm
Join Mike Scott for a butterfly walk at the Ivy Creek Natural Area. Start by meeting in the Education Building to see Mike’s impressive display of the butterflies of Ivy Creek and for an introduction to identification skills. Continue on the trails with Mike. Fun for the whole family. |
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Streamwatch Training
Saturday, August 14, 10:00 am
Study the StreamWatch introductory training and learn the fundamentals of benthic invertebrate sampling to gauge water quality and stream health. Class size is limited, and a reservation is required. Contact Rose Brown at 962-3527 or rose@streamwatch.org. Meet in the Education Center at Ivy Creek Natural Area off of Earlysville Road. |
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Tracking and the Earth
Sunday, August 15, 9:00 am
Join Hub Knott outdoors to search for signs of wildlife activity. Learn how to read the stories of animal life in the landscape of Ivy Creek. Meet at the barn. Cosponsored by the Living Earth School. |
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Summer Wildflower Walk
Saturday, August 21, 9:00 am
Walk with botanist Tim Williams to see the spectacular late blooming wildflowers of summer. Cardinal flower, boneset, and jewelweed are among the flowers that bloom in August at Ivy Creek. Cosponsored with the Virginia Native Plants Society. Meet in front of the Education Center. |
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Exploring Summer
Sunday, August 22, 9:00 am
Naturalist Mary Jane Epps, will lead an exploratory walk at Ivy Creek to see the wonders of a summer morning in nature. Wildflowers, ferns, mushrooms and an amazing variety of insects are a few of the topics Mary Jane may cover. Meet in the Education Center. |
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Ivy Creek Toddler Time
Thursday, August 26, 10:00 am
Introduce your toddler to nature with this short talk and trail walk for three to five year olds. Volunteer guide Rachel Bush will host, starting in the Education Center at the Ivy Creek Natural Area. The event is free. |
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Farm and Barn History Day
Saturday, August 28, 2:00 pm
Canceled this month. Call for more information at (434) 973-7772. |
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Ragged Mountain Forest Walk
Sunday, August 29, 2:00 pm
Join Ellen Powell of the Virginia Department of Forestry on a summer walk at Ragged Mountain Natural Area to learn to identify trees indigenous to Central Virginia. Meet in the parking lot of Ragged Mountain Natural Area. |
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Nighthawk Migration: Circus in the Sky
Monday, August 30, 6:30 pm
This is the first of two opportunities to join members of the Monticello Bird Club in watching the nighthawk’s acrobatics as it does its aerial feeding on hunting circuits from the reservoir to native grass field. Meet in the parking lot. |
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September 2010
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Nighthawk Migration: Circus in the Sky
Monday, September 1, 6:30 pm
This is the second of two opportunities to join members of the Monticello Bird Club in watching the nighthawk’s acrobatics as it does its aerial feeding on hunting circuits from the reservoir to native grass field. Meet in the parking lot. |
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Central Virginia Beekeepers Meeting
Thursday, September 2, 7:00 pm
Beginners welcome to our September meeting. No charge. Meet in the Education Building. Find out the latest at our CVBA website. |
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First Saturday Bird Walk
Saturday, September 4, 7:30 am
Walk with Leigh Surdukowski of the Monticello Bird Club to enjoy the summer birds. Beginners are always welcome. Meet in the parking lot. |
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Ivy Creek Guide Training
Tuesday, September 7, 9:30 am
Become a volunteer guide! Learn the trails and how to be a basic naturalist. Topics covered include mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, plants, birds, and the history of River View Farm. Meet every Tuesday morning. We’ll start in the Education Building. Free. For more information contact Bruce Gatling-Austin at programs@ivycreekfoundation.org. |
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Virginia Native Plant Society Meeting
Wednesday, September 8, 7:30 pm
Come hear a speaker talk about local native plant issues. Meetings are free and open to all plant enthusiasts. Meet in the Education Center. |
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Monticello Bird Club Meeting
Thursday, September 9, 7:00 pm
Come see and hear a presentation on birds. Beginners welcome. Free and open to the public. Meet in the Education Center. |
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Ivy Creek Foundation Annual Meeting
Sunday, September 12, 1:00 pm
Come hear about the barn’s past. Then sit back and hear some of the Foundation’s hopes for the future of the barn. Give us your feedback. Meet in the Education Center. |
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Junior Naturalists First Meeting
Monday, September 20, 4:00 pm
4H Junior Naturalists is a fun, hands-on club for kids who want to explore the natural world, and the fields and forests of Ivy Creek and Ragged Mountain Natural areas. The younger group (6 – 9 year olds) will learn about native trees and wildlife through outdoor activities, while the older group (10 – 13 year olds) will study our area’s ecology more in-depth. Both groups meet every other Monday, younger club 4 – 5:30 pm, older club 4:30 – 6 pm.; first meeting is Sept. 20. Jointly sponsored through Ivy Creek Foundation and Virginia Cooperative Extension. Space is limited; pre-registration necessary. For more information and to register please contact Dan Bieker, (434) 971-9618 or danbieker@gmail.com. |
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Ivy Creek Toddler Time
Thursday, September 30, 10:00 am
Introduce your toddler to nature with this short talk and trail walk for three to five year olds. Volunteer guide Rachel Bush will host, starting in the Education Center at the Ivy Creek Natural Area. The event is free. |
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October 2010
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First Saturday Bird Walk
Saturday, October 2, 7:30 am
Walk with Peter Brask of the Monticello Bird Club to enjoy the summer birds. Beginners are always welcome. Meet in the parking lot. |
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Monarchs on the Move
Sunday, October 3, 3:00 pm
Learn about the natural history and ecology of this amazing insect. Michelle Prysby will offer hands-on study of live monarch caterpillars and butterflies. Following the presentation, we will assist with a study of monarch migration by tagging and releasing butterflies in the field. Cosponsored by the Rivanna Master Naturalists. Meet in the Education Center at Ivy Creek Natural Area off of Earlysville Road. |
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Central Virginia Beekeepers Meeting
Thursday, October 7, 7:00 pm
Beginners welcome to our September meeting. No charge. Meet in the Education Building. Find out the latest at our CVBA website. |
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Ivy Creek Guide Training
Tuesday, October 12, 9:30 am
Become a volunteer guide! Learn the trails and how to be a basic naturalist. Topics covered include mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, plants, birds, and the history of River View Farm. Meet every Tuesday morning. We’ll start in the Education Building. Free. For more information contact Bruce Gatling-Austin at programs@ivycreekfoundation.org. |
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Virginia Native Plant Society Meeting
Wednesday, October 13, 7:30 pm
Come hear a speaker talk about local native plant issues. Meetings are free and open to all plant enthusiasts. Meet in the Education Center. |
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Monticello Bird Club Meeting
Thursday, October 14, 7:00 pm
Come see and hear a presentation on birds. Beginners welcome. Free and open to the public. Meet in the Education Center. |
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Streamwatch – Introductory Training
Saturday, October 16, 10:00 am
In this StreamWatch introductory training, learn the fundamentals of benthic invertebrate sampling to gauge water quality and stream health. Class size is limited, and a reservation is required. Contact Rose Brown at 962-3527 or rose@streamwatch.org. Meet in the Education Center at Ivy Creek Natural Area off of Earlysville Road. |
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Wilderness First Aid Certification
Weekend, October 23-24, 8:30 am
This two-day course will provide a combination of basic instruction and role-playing scenarios to give you a well-rounded introduction to Wilderness First Aid for bushwalkers, climbers, paddlers and those who find themselves out and about. Led by SOLO instructor and director of the Outdoor Adventure Social Club – Matt Rosefsky. The certification is valid for two years. Registration required. Fee includes books, handouts, and certification. For more information go to http://www.outdoorsocial.com/wfa.htm or call (434) 760-HIKE. 10% of proceeds will go to Ivy Creek Foundation. |
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Ivy Creek Toddler Time
Thursday, October 28, 10:00 am
Introduce your toddler to nature with this short talk and trail walk for three to five year olds. Volunteer guide Rachel Bush will host, starting in the Education Center at the Ivy Creek Natural Area. The event is free. |
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November 2010
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Central Virginia Beekeepers Meeting
Thursday, November 4, 7:00 pm
Beginners welcome to our September meeting. No charge. Meet in the Education Building. Find out the latest at our CVBA website. |
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First Saturday Bird Walk
Saturday, November 6, 7:30 am
Walk with Dave Hogg of the Monticello Bird Club to enjoy the summer birds. Beginners are always welcome. Meet in the parking lot. |
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Trees in Winter
Saturday, November 6, 10:00 am
Learn from Tony Russell the finer details of tree identification. It’s not all about the leaves! Tony will help us learn trees by twigs, winter buds, and bark. Come learn to see the trees in the forest. Meet in the Education Building. |
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Virginia Native Plant Society Meeting
Wednesday, November 10, 7:30 pm
Come hear a speaker talk about local native plant issues. Meetings are free and open to all plant enthusiasts. Meet in the Education Center. |
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Monticello Bird Club Meeting
Thursday, November 11, 7:00 pm
Come see and hear a presentation on birds. Beginners welcome. Free and open to the public. Meet in the Education Center. |
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