Butterfly Walks & Naturalist Stroll at Sky Meadows State P

[Mona Miller]

Butterfly Walks and Naturalist Stroll at Sky Meadows State Park by Steve Malone and Mary Alexander
Washington Area Butterfly Club members. Check website for details (the time varies from month to month). If you don't have a state park pass, there is a $4 parking fee on the weekend.

Butterfly Walk on Saturdays, Naturalist Stroll on Sundays from July to September:

July 7
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks ... 0F061B010D
July 8
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks ... 0F051B010D

August 4
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks ... 0F061B010C
August 5
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks ... 0F051B010C

September 15
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks ... 0F061B010F
September 16
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks ... 0F051B010F

This is an example of what is on the above websites:
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks ... 0F051B010D
Date: 07/07/2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. To 12:00 p.m.
Location: Meet near the Visitor Center
Description: The 1,864 acres at Sky Meadows State Park offer a variety
of habitats. As a result, butterfly diversity at the park is high.
Twenty different species of butterflies are commonly found at the
park, with another 44 species spotted on occasion. With so many types
flitting about, it's no wonder that butterfly enthusiasts love coming
to Sky Meadows to watch Nature's colorful acrobats! If you would like
to learn more about butterflies, or are looking to walk with
like-minded aspiring lepidopterists, join our Volunteer Naturalists
for a guided walk to look for winged wonders along the beautiful park
trails. Bring binoculars and water and wear comfortable shoes. For a
checklist of Sky Meadows Butterflies, please inquire at the Visitor
Center.
Extra Event Fee: No
Children Allowed: Yes
Telephone: (540) 592-3556
E-mail: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov
Web Site: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/sky.shtml

http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks ... 0F051B010D
Date: 07/08/2012
Time: 12:30 p.m. To 2:30 p.m.
Location: Meet near the Visitor Center
Description: The great diversity of flora and fauna at Sky Meadows is
one of the park's great wonders. Knowing what you're looking at while
you're out on the trails can be a daunting task! That's why we offer
our "Naturalist Stroll" programs. Each month, from April through
September, you can join a Volunteer Naturalist for a casual walk in
the park. These nature guides can help you indentify the things you
see and teach you to use field guides for future discovery hikes.
Extra Event Fee: No
Children Allowed: Yes
Telephone: (540) 592-3556
E-mail: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov
Web Site: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/sky.shtml