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• FLYING WITH MONARCH BUTTERFLIES: Part III Playing Tag with Butterflies

  • Start
    August 28, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    WILLIAMSBURG BOTANICAL GARDEN

  The WILLIAMSBURG BOTANICAL GARDEN
  presents the third of a three-part learn and grow series for kids
  

  
  

  FLYING WITH MONARCH BUTTERFLIES:
  with
  Larry Brindza
  Monarch Expert, Citizen Scientist, Author, and Tagger
  
  http://monarch.pwnet.org/mom/ko_videos.php
  http://www.monarchwatch.org/tagmig/index.htm
  
  Saturday, August 28, 2010
  10:00-11:00 AM
  

  Monarchs are unique. They are the only butterfly that migrates to Mexico and returns to the USA each year. Their only host plant, the milkweed, is disappearing from the environment, and much is still unknown about their migration.  A Monarch expert will give a talk and then help us tag some butterflies before they make their long migration and who knows, maybe the butterfly you tag will be the one recovered in Mexico?
  

  
  Admission is free. Adults are also welcome.
  Bring a water bottle and an umbrella.
  

  
  WILLIAMSBURGBOTANICALGARDEN
  757-229-1995
  www.williamsburgbotanicalgarden.org
  
  rain date September 4
  

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• Volunteer Workday

  • Start
    September 09, 2010
  •  
    09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Ellipse Garden

  Deadheading, plant grooming and weeding continues at the Garden during the active growing season. Bring your gloves, sunscreen, hat, trowel, pruners and come join the garden work crew during the listed hours, if only for part of the time.
  

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• "Observing Nature: A Drawing Workshop for Children" by Linda C. Miller, Virginia Master Naturalist and Botanical Artist

  • Start
    September 11, 2010
  •  
    12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Location
    Freedom Park, 5535 Centerville Road (Intersection of Centerville and Longhill Roads)

  
  
  see http://botanicalnaturalisticartinstruction.blogspot.com/
  Freedom Park, 5535 Centerville Road (Intersection of Centerville and Longhill Roads)
  
  Children 10 years of age and above--free of charge
  Limited to 15 students--advance reservations required. Register HERE
  
  Calling all kids who love to draw nature! Working from Discovery Boxes filled with seasonal plant and other nature materials, everyone will create a beautiful journal page using words and images. After everyone has selected their subject from the Discovery Box, we will begin with a review of plant structures and then plunge into drawing using techniques that help you to quickly and accurately capture their form and feel. You will learn how to simplify complex structures and explore applying color to your drawing using both watercolor and colored pencils.
  
  All supplies will be supplied by the Williamsburg Botanical Garden and the instructor.
  
  The class is held outdoors: please bring your own sun protection, insect repellent, water, and snacks. Must be accompanied by parent or adult.
  
  
• Detailed flyer HERE

For more information contact Barb Dunbar at 757-880-8875 or twotac@cox.net.