Prince William Conservation Alliance
 
 

Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm
April 7, 2013, from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Bluebells at Merrimac FarmPlease join us to welcome spring and view the spectacular display of Virginia Bluebells that carpet the floodplain along Cedar Run for nearly a mile. In the words of one visitor, it's like walking through Oz. 

A bake sale and a hand-painted rain barrel raffle will benefit stewardship projects at Merrimac Farm will round out the event. Concessions and food from N.C. Ribs on Wheels will be available for purchase.

Schedule of Events

Tours last about 90 minutes and take an easy one-mile walk through the floodplain. Each tour has a special focus, although leaders also cover other interesting sights you see along the way. Bring binoculars, cameras and the kids!

Time Tour Leader Focus
10:00am Larry Meade
Northern Virginia Bird Club
Things that fly -- Birds, butterflies and dragonflies
10:30pm Ernie Sears
PWCA
Visit some of the best places for photos with camera and guide
11:00am Julie Flanagan
PWC Arborist
Trees and forest ecosystems
11:15am Charlie Grymes, PWCA Talk at the Stone House on Colonial Brentown and how the government reaquired this land for a nature preserve
11:30am Charles Smith
Prince William Wildflower Society
Native plants - identification, interaction with wildlife and role in the floodplain environment
12:00pm Harry Glasgow
PWCA
Birding the Bluebell Trail
12:30pm Jeff Irwin & Bill Olson
PWCA & Historic Prince William
History in the woods at the Greenlevel Cemetery
1:00pm NatureBridge, Especially for Families A hands-on, interactive exploration of habitats and wildlife.
1:30pm Charles Smith
Prince William Wildflower Society
Native plants - identification, interaction with wildlife and role in the floodplain environment
2:00pm John Eppler
Friends of Potomac River Refuges
Wildlife in the wetlands
2:30pm Kevin Parker PWCA A home for every bird - habitats and wildlife diversity
3:00pm

Judy Gallagher
PWCA & Master Naturalist

Butterflies, bees & other pollinators that make wildflowers possible
3:15pm Charlie Grymes, PWCA Talk at the Stone House on Colonial Brentown and how the government reaquired this land for a nature preserve
3:30pm Harry Glasgow
PWCA
Birding the Bluebell Trail

Appropriate attire for Merrimac Farm is always sturdy shoes and long pants, no matter the season. Click HERE to read more about Merrimac Farm.

 
Sponsored by Prince William Conservation Alliance and Virginia Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries with support from Marine Corps Base Quantico

Skip to the Rain Barrell Raffle!

ACTIVITIES & DISPLAYS
Featuring live aquatic critters, animal skulls, pelts and more!

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Virginia Dept. of Game & Inland FisheriesVirginia Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries
Virginia Native Plant SocietyPrince William Wildflower Society
Friends of Potomac River RefugesFriends of Potomac River Refuges
NatureBridgeNatureBridge
Historic Prince WilliamHistoric Prince William
PWC Forest Pest Mgt.PWC Forest Pest Management
National Park ServicePrince William Forest Park
Potomac Local NewsPotomac Local

Nature Photography Show
featuring local artists
Julia Flanagan
Ernie Sears
Steve Tabone
James Gallagher

RAIN BARREL RAFFLE! Rain Barrel Raffle
Tickets are $5/each or 5 for $20. Click HERE and email us to buy tickets! Proceeds benefit stewardship and education programs at Merrimac Farm.