Two more Wildlife education events coming up in October at Occoneechee park. Changex grant is helping to cover cost for the supplies needed in the classes thereby enabling us to offer this education free to the community.
Worms and Vermicomposting
Saturday, October 14, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center, 1192 Occoneechee Park Rd, Clarksville
This event, hosted by the Friends of Occoneechee State Park, will introduce guests to worms and vermicomposting (worm composting). Virginia Master Naturalist Melina will share her knowledge and passion for these important organisms, covering natural history, biology, and ecosystem services provided by worms. Melina will then help guests make worm composting bins, complete with worms, which they will be able to take home. Class is free but RSVP is required. Please call the park office at (434) 374-2210 to register.
Bluebirds 101: Preparing for Winter
Saturday, October 21, 10:00 – Noon
Location: Occoneechee State Park Visitor Center, 1192 Occoneechee Park Rd, Clarksville
Have you ever wondered what happens to Virginia’s Eastern Bluebirds in winter? The Friends of Occoneechee State Park and Southern Piedmont Master Naturalists invite you to learn all about bluebirds through the seasons. You will meet the Virginia Master Naturalists who maintain and monitor Occoneechee State Park’s Bluebird boxes. In addition to the basics of Bluebird biology and breeding habits, they will provide hands-on demonstrations and information about cleaning and preparing your bluebird boxes for the winter/post-breeding season. Come prepared for a gentle walk to visit bluebird boxes along Occoneechee’s Bluebird trail.