Fun for all at Mason Neck State Park!

Come and join us here at Mason Neck State Park this weekend for a water clean-up.  Volunteers needed to help clean up Belmont Bay at Mason Neck State Park this Saturday, October 13.

The Isaak Walton League will be conducting a water clean-up event on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 9:30am-1:00pm.  Volunteers can help by collecting garbage along the shoreline. 

This clean up is also a part of Stewardship Virginia, a statewide initiative held twice annually to help citizens with projects that enhance and conserve Virginia’s natural and cultural resources. 

Anyone interested in volunteering can call Mason Neck State Park at 703-339-2380. 

We also have special guest presentations this weekend at Mason Neck State Park.  Two Virginia Master Naturalists will be giving programs on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. 

Saturday and Sunday

October 13 & October 14

 Special Guest Programs by Virginia Master Naturalists

10:00 am: Taking Back the Forest: Alien Invaders and Native Species

Join two of Virginia’s Master Naturalists as they explore the world of native and invasive species here in the park.  This program will begin with a brief discussion followed by a short hike.  This program will start at the Visitor Center and last approximately 1 hour.

12:00 pm: Taking Back the Forest: Alien Invaders and Native Species

Join two of Virginia’s Master Naturalists as they explore the world of native and invasive species here in the park.  This program will begin with a brief discussion followed by a short hike.  This program will start at the Picnic Area and last approximately 1 hour. 

About the Virginia Master Naturalist Program:

Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands. The process for becoming a certified Virginia Master Naturalist typically takes 6 to 12 months. One starts by completing a 40-hour basic training course offered by a local chapter of the program. An additional 8 hours of advanced training are also required. An important part of the certification process is the required 40 hours of volunteer service.

Virginia Master Naturalist Program
460 Stagecoach Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Phone: 434-872-4580
E-mail: masternaturalist@vt.edu

Please join us for this special programming! 

While you are here pick up some of our new nature games!  We have Nature BINGO and a Fall Photography Scavenger hunt available for you and your family to have fun here at the park.  Let’s get outside and have FUN!