Prince William Conservation Alliance
 
 

Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm
April 13, 2014, 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. 

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
10:30am Larry Meade
Northern Virginia Bird Club
Things that fly -- Birds, butterflies and dragonflies
11:00pm Ernie Sears
PWCA
Visit some of the best places for photos with camera and guide
11:30am Julie Flanagan
PWC Arborist
Trees and forest ecosystems
12:00pm Charles Smith, Prince William Wildflower Society Native plants - identification, interaction with wildlife and role in the floodplain environment
12:30am

Jeff Irwin & Bill Olson
PWCA & Historic Prince William

History in the woods at the Greenlevel Cemetery
1:00pm Harry Glasgow
PWCA
Birding the Bluebell Trail
1:30pm Judy Gallagher
PWCA
Butterflies, bees & other pollinators that make wildflowers possible
2:00pm Especially for Families A hands-on, interactive exploration of habitats and wildlife.
2:30pm Rachel Habig-Myers, Mosquito & Forest Pest Mgt. Native trees, floodplain forests, and wildlife diversity
3:00pm Kevin Parker PWCA Wildlife in the wetlands
3:30pm Charlie Grymes How Merrimac Farm was protected and opened for public use.

Dress right!Appropriate attire for Merrimac Farm is always sturdy shoes and long pants, no matter the season. Tuck your pants into your socks to help keeps bugs out.

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
RAIN BARREL RAFFLE!2014 Rain Barrel Raffle!
Tickets are $5/each or 5 for $20. Click HERE to buy tickets! Proceeds benefit locally grown stewardship programs.

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

Prince William Conservation AlliancePrince William Conservation Alliance

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

Vendors
featuring local artists
Julia Flanagan
Nannette Mickle
James Gallagher