Bluebells at Merrimac Farm

PWCAPrince William Conservation Alliance

Community Report
March 19 2013
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Directions to Merrimac Farm

View the Rain Barrel Raffle

View the Tour Schedule
ACTIVITIES & DISPLAYS
Featuring live aquatic critters, animal skulls, pelts and more from:
RAIN BARREL RAFFLE! Rain Barrel Raffle
A one-of-a-kind treasure hand painted by local artist James Gallagner. Tickets are $5/each or 5 for $20. To purchase, contact us at 703-499-4954 or email here. Proceeds benefit stewardship programs at Merrimac Farm.

Nature Photography Show
featuring local artists
Julia Flanagan
Ernie Sears
Steve Tabone
James Gallagher
Appropriate attire for Merrimac Farm is always sturdy shoes and long pants, no matter the season. 
Bluebell Festiva
Click HERE to read more about Merrimac Farm.

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

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

At the Bluebell FestivalPlease 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 to 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.

We've scheduled a series of tours which last about 90 minutes and take an easy one-mile walk through the floodplain. Each tour has a special focus, although leaders cover all interesting sights. Bring binoculars, cameras and the kids!

Tour Schedule
Time
Tour Leader
Focus
10:00am
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 & how government reaquired this land for a nature preserve
11:30am
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
Native plants - identification, interaction with wildlife and role in the floodplain environment
2:00pm
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 &how government reaquired this land for a nature preserve
3:30pm
Harry Glasgow
PWCA
Birding the Bluebell Trail

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