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FOSM Offers Three Nature Programs This Fall

9/25/2017

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Friends of Shenandoah Mountain is teaming up with Headwaters Master Naturalists this fall to offer three programs highlighting the natural world on Shenandoah Mountain.  ​Come and join us!
PictureShelf Fungus in Ramseys Draft Wilderness Photo by Lynn Cameron
Sunday, Oct. 29.  Mushroom and Lichen Hike.  

Led by fungus enthusiast, Jack Wilson, this will be an easy 1-2-mile hike near Braley Pond.  The pace will be slow to give time for participants to discover the rich diversity of fungi and learn from Jack.   Learn more and sign up.​​​

PictureEastern red bat Photo by Leslie Sturges, Save Lucy Campaign
  • Saturday, Nov. 18.   Fall for Bats
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Explore the fascinating world of local bats with Leslie Sturges, president of The Save Lucy Campaign, and some of her education bats. We'll discuss bats' seasonal lives, species diversity, and natural history.  This program is for older children and adults.

  • Bridgewater Municipal Building, Arey Assembly Hall, 201 Green St., Bridgewater, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. 




PictureHigh Knob Fire Tower on Shenandoah Mountain. Photo by Lynn Cameron
Saturday, Dec. 2.  Geology Hike.  
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​Hike to High Knob Fire Tower and learn about the geology of Shenandoah Mountain.  Geologist Malcolm Cameron will talk about the geologic history and processes that formed Shenandoah Mountain and the rock formations found there. A climb to the top of the fire tower yields a great view of the proposed Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area and the Allegheny Front in WV.   3 miles round trip. Learn more and sign up.

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5653 Beards Ford Rd.
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
(540) 234-6273