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2010 — October, November, December . . . Education Center Schedule
September 2010
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Nighthawk Migration: Circus in the Sky
Wednesday, 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
Winter Beekeeping Preparation: The steps you take now can determine your bees’ success or failure over the winter. Beginners welcome. No charge. Meet in the Education Center. 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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Virginia Native Plant Society Meeting
Wednesday, September 8, 7:30 pm
Listen to Katie Burke speak on “The Ecological History of the American Chestnut.” 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
Learn about the birds and bird habitat of the Culpeper Basin of northern Virginia. Mary Elfner will present about their present as well as future difficulties they face. 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
Hear about the historic River View farm barn’s past. Listen to the Foundation’s hopes and plans for the future of the barn. Give us your feedback. Meet in the Education Center. |
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Ivy Creek Guide Training
Tuesday, September 14, 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 email programs@ivycreekfoundation.org to Bruce Gatling-Austin or check out ivycreekfoundation.org/guide.html. |
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Fall Plant Walk
Saturday, September 18, 10:00 am
Enjoy the early colors of the fall leaves on a plant walk with Ruth Douglas from the Virginia Native Plants Society. We’ll also see yellow wingstems, white rabbit tobacco, and orange jewelweed. We’ll go on a slow walk for an hour or so. Wear shoes that can get dirty. Cosponsored by the Virginia Native Plants Society. Meet by the kiosk next to the parking lot. |
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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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Fall Ivy Creek Work Day
Saturday, September 25, 9:00 am
Help control non-native invasive plants this morning. After a quick review of invasives and the tools for removal, we’ll spend an hour or two working on one trail. Meet at the Barn. |
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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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Plant Walk
Learn all about the changing leaves, fall blooming wildflowers and native plants both big and small at Ivy Creek Natural Area. We’ll go on a slow walk for an hour or so. Wear shoes that can get dirty. Cosponsored by the Virginia Native Plants Society. Meet by the kiosk next to the parking lot on the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 am.
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.
Invasive Plant Removal Work Day
Help control non-native invasive plants every fourth Saturday at 9:00 am. After a quick review of invasives and the tools for removal, we’ll spend an hour or so working on one trail. Cosponsored by the Virginia Native Plants Society. Pickup tools outside the Barn.
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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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Photography Walk
Saturday, October 2, 10:00 am
Bring your camera and join Nayantara Kabir for a relaxed walk through the woods. We’ll start in the Education Center, and then venture out to explore nature. We’ll learn to see with new eyes, conveying moods with creative composition and lighting. Absolute beginners encouraged. Please call 434-465-1509 if you have questions. |
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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. No charge. Meet in the Education Center. Find out the latest at our CVBA website. |
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Invasives Plant Workshop
Saturday, October 9, 10:00 am
Learn to identify and control non-native invasive plants in this workshop guided by Phil Stokes. We’ll also learn how to use tools for invasive removal. Meet at the Education Center. Cosponsored by the Virginia Native Plants Society. |
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Insect Walk
Sunday, October 10, 1:00 pm
Join Peter Warren, horticultural extension agent for Charlottesville and Albemarle, on a walk to learn more about the insects you encounter in the fall. Discover the important role insects play in our daily lives. Have questions? Bring along your specimens for identification. Meet in the Education Center to start. |
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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
Helen Flamini will speak about efforts to plan for a botanical garden in McIntire Park. 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
Listen to Jim Nix talk about his trip to Columbia this past spring. Jim will bring his usual sense of good humor and wit to share about the wildlife in South America. Free and open to the public. Meet in the Education Center. |
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October Plant Walk
Saturday, October 16, 10:00 am
Enjoy the colors of the fall on a plant walk with Tim Williams from the Virginia Native Plants Society. We’ll see yellow crownbeard, red hearts-a-bursting, and all the multicolored leaves of the trees from the black gums to the red maples. Meet by the kiosk next to the parking lot. |
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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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Invasive Plant Removal Work Day
Saturday, October 23, 9:00 am
Help control non-native invasive plants this morning. After a quick review of invasives and the tools for removal, we’ll spend an hour or so working on one trail. Pickup tools outside the Barn. |
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Ragged Mountain Natural Area Moonlit Walk
Saturday, October 23, 7:30 pm
Take a moonlit walk at the Ragged Mountain Natural Area and experience the ghostly presence of Edgar Allan Poe who found refuge here while a student at the University of Virginia. Not recommended for small children. Directions to the Ragged Mountain Natural Area can be found at ivycreekfoundation.org/RMNA.html. Meet in the parking lot. Bring a flashlight. |
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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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Drawing from Nature
Saturday, October 30, 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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November 2010
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Central Virginia Beekeepers Meeting
Thursday, November 4, 7:00 pm
Beginners welcome. No charge. Meet in the Education Center. 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, 9:30 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 Center. |
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Children’s Photography Walk with Kabir
Sunday, November 7, 7:30 pm
We will meet in the education center then go together on an adventure to find the most interesting images we can capture and to see how many creatures we can spot. We will discuss our experiences at the end of the walk. Wild imaginations a plus. Each child will be given a disposable camera (Parents are responsible for processing.). |
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Virginia Native Plant Society Meeting
Wednesday, November 10, 7:30 pm
Come hear Rose Brown, Streamwatch Program Manager, about the health of the Rivanna’s stream ways and variables that contribute to their quality. Free and open to the public. Meet in the Education Center. |
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Monticello Bird Club Meeting
Thursday, November 11, 7:00 pm
Hear Mike Wilson from the William and Mary Conservation Center lecturing on “Silent Night: the Decline of North American Nightjar Populations.” Nightjars are birds such as Whippoorwill and Common Nighthawk. Free and open to the public. Meet in the Education Center. |
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Ivy Creek Natural Area Forest Walk
Sunday, November 14, 2:00 pm
Join Ellen Powell of the Virginia Department of Forestry on an autumn walk at Ivy Creek Natural Area to learn to identify trees indigenous to Central Virginia. Meet in the parking lot of Ivy Creek Natural Area. |
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Peninsula Trail Adventure Walk
Saturday, November 20, 10:00 am
We’ll visit this remote and unique area with grand reservoir views on a walk with Phil Stokes. Cosponsored by the Virginia Native Plants Society. Meet by the kiosk next to the parking lot.
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Give Thanks for Ivy Creek Work Day
Saturday, November 27, 9:00 am
Help control non-native invasive plants this morning. After a quick review of invasives and the tools for removal, we’ll spend an hour or so working on one trail. Pickup tools outside the Barn. |
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Jupiter at Ivy Creek
Saturday, November 27, 7:00 pm
Learn the latest about Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, and its dozens of moons in a one-hour presentation in the Education Center. Afterwards, the Charlottesville Astronomical Society will introduce you to objects in the late autumn night sky from the open mowed area next to the barn. Bring your own telescope or look through the scopes provided. Use low beams or red flashlights only. Free and open to the public. Cloudy skies will cancel this event. |
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December 2010
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First Saturday Birdwalk
Saturday, December 4, 7:30 am
Walk with Teresa Shaner of the Monticello Bird Club to enjoy the summer birds. Beginners are always welcome. Meet in the parking lot. |
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Virginia Native Plant Society Meeting
Wednesday, December 8, 7:30 pm
Come hear Mike Scott, Ivy Creek’s sage of butterflies, enlighten us about the fascinating world of Lepidoptera that are codependent with our native plants. Free and open to the public. Meet in the Education Center. |
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