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SUMMARY:Free Fishing Day at Hayfields Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Relax by the Bullpasture River in beautiful Highland County and enjoy stocked trout waters during one of Virginia’s annual Free Fishing Days. No fishing license required. To learn more about Free Fishing Days\, visit https://dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/free-fishing-days/
URL:https://www.vof.org/event/free-fishing-day-at-hayfields-reserve/
LOCATION:Hayfields Reserve\, 524 Hayfields Ln\, McDowell\, VA\, 24458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T173000
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SUMMARY:Hayfields Community Input Forum
DESCRIPTION:VOF will host a community forum to gather public input on the potential use and community aspirations of Hayfields Farm\, a 1\,034-acre farm located south of McDowell that was acquired by the foundation last year. The property is adjacent to the Highland Wildlife Management Area and includes more than a mile of the Bullpasture River. The forum will be facilitated by Stantec\, and light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.vof.org/event/hayfields-community-input-forum/
LOCATION:The Highland Center\, 61 Highland Center Drive\, Monterey\, VA\, 24465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Event
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SUMMARY:Virginia Outdoors Festival
DESCRIPTION:*** RAIN or SHINE ***\nVOF is partnering with the White House Farm Foundation in Page County to host the 2018 Virginia Outdoors Festival. Join us for a day of casual family-friendly activities\, food and craft vendors\, and presentations focusing on conservation\, water quality\, native species\, and more. \nFeatured activities include\n\nGuided river walk along the South Fork Shenandoah River\nGuided tour of the historic White House\, one of Page County’s oldest buildings\nA native plant sale by Hill House Nursery\nA native wildlife presentation by Luray Zoo\nCanoe rides at the White House Public Boat Launch\nFood tent by Luray Ruritans and ice cream by C&C Frozen Treats\nNature-themed crafts and games for kids\nBooths and exhibits featuring conservation groups and local crafters\n\n  \nTentative schedule \n\n10:00am: Event opens\n10:00am–2:00pm: Canoe rides at White House Boat Launch\n10:30am–11:30am: Guided River Walk\n12:30pm–1:15pm: Native wildlife presentation\n1:45pm–2:30pm: Guided White House Tour\n3pm: Event ends\n\n  \nDirections to White House Farm\nWhite House Farm is located at 1917 Kauffmans Mill Rd.\, off Route 340/211 about 5 miles west of Luray\, just before you reach the bridge crossing the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. \n \nFrom I-81 & points west \nTake Exit 264 for US-211 E toward Luray\, approximately 10 miles east of New Market. Kauffmans Mill Rd. will be on your left after you cross the bridge over the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. \nFrom Skyline Drive \nExit at the Thorton Gap Entrance Station on Route 211 and head west approximately 14 miles\, passing through the Town of Luray. Kauffmans Mill Rd. will be on your right before crossing the bridge over the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. \n  \nFeatured Vendors / Sponsors
URL:https://www.vof.org/event/virginia-outdoors-festival/
LOCATION:White House Farm\, 1917 Kauffmans Mill Rd.\, Luray\, VA\, 22835\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Event
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SUMMARY:Ceremonial Easement Signing at Tucker Family Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Join Governor Ralph Northam\, Secretary of Natural Resources Matthew Strickler\, the Virginia Outdoors Foundation\, and the William Tucker 1624 Society in Hampton to celebrate the protection of one of the oldest African-American historic sites in North America\, owned by America’s first African-American family. The program will include a ceremonial easement signing recognizing VOF’s $100\,000 grant to the project announced earlier this year.
URL:https://www.vof.org/event/ceremonial-easement-signing-at-tucker-family-cemetery/
LOCATION:Tucker Family Cemetery\, 1 Sharon Court\, Hampton\, VA\, 23666\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation in Southeast Virginia
DESCRIPTION:VOF and Mr. and Mrs. James G. Harrison III invite partners and landowners to celebrate 50 years of land conservation in the Southeast Region at Coggins Point Farm in Prince George County. Our work has resulted in the protection of approximately 50\,000 acres of some of the region’s most cherished natural and cultural resources. Join us for presentations\, light refreshments\, and informative boat rides on the James River courtesy of the James River Association. \nQuestions or assistance on the day of the event may be directed to Jason McGarvey\, (804) 314-9557. \nRegister now \nSchedule\n3:00pm-3:30pm — Arrivals \n3:30pm-3:45pm — Welcome and brief remarks \n4:00pm — Boat rides begin for those interested \n6:00pm — Wrap up \nThroughout — Refreshments\, socializing\, and an activity table for kids (pet rock painting). \nDetailed Directions\nDirections from I-95 / I-295 to Coggins Point Road \nTake I-95 or I-295 to VA-10 E toward Hopewell. Approximately 5 miles east of Hopewell\, turn left on State Rte 641 (Moody Road). Follow State Rte 641 for approximately 1 mile and turn left onto State Rte 693 (Coggins Point Road). \nDirections from VA-5 to Coggins Point Road \nTake VA-5 to VA-156 S in Charles City County. Cross the Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge and turn left onto VA-10 E. (Note: There may be construction delays on the bridge.) Follow VA-10 E for a little over 2 miles and turn left on State Rte 641 (Moody Road). Follow State Rte 641 for approximately 1 mile and turn left onto State Rte 693 (Coggins Point Road). \nDirections from US-460 to Coggins Point Road \nTake US-460 W to VA-156 N (approximately 3.5 miles west of Disputanta). Follow VA-156 N roughly 5.7 miles and turn right onto VA-106 N/VA-156 Bypass N. Go about 2 miles and then turn right onto State Rte 641 (Merchants Hope Road). Follow 3.7 miles. Merchants Hope Rd becomes Moody Rd after crossing VA-10. Turn left onto State Rte 693 (Coggins Point Road). \nDirections from Coggins Point Road to Event Parking \nTake Coggins Point Road until you see the sign where state maintenance ends\, and then follow the private road until you pass the sign that says “Coggins Point Farm.” Follow the drive straight through the row of trees and you will see a grassy area for parking next to an old barn. Park there. We will provide a short shuttle service to the main house.
URL:https://www.vof.org/event/celebrating-50-years-conservation-southeast-virginia/
LOCATION:Coggins Point Farm\, 1100 Coggins Point Road\, N. Prince George\, VA\, 23860  \, United States
CATEGORIES:50th Anniversary
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SUMMARY:Forum: Conservation easements & oil and gas production
DESCRIPTION:VOF staff will provide an overview of the VOF policies that currently allow landowners to donate conservation easements while retaining limited oil and gas rights. The forum will feature presentations by Kate Wofford of the Shenandoah Valley Network\, Reneé Carey of the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy\, Gary Eide of the Virginia Department of Mines\, Minerals\, and Energy\, and Michael Ward of the Virginia Petroleum Council. Following the presentations\, the public will be invited to provide comments or ask questions about these policies. \nThis event is free and open to the public. It will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Headquarters Theater\, 1201 Caroline St.\, Fredericksburg\, VA 22401. \nThe library is located at the corner of Caroline and Lewis streets. Limited parking is available in the library lot along Sophia Street. Most street parking is limited to two hours. For a list of additional public parking in the vicinity\, please visit http://www.fredericksburgva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1817. \nThere will be a one-hour break for lunch from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Attendees may bring their lunch or eat at one of the local restaurants. \nThis event will be broadcast live on our website at https://www.vof.org/livecast. \nAgenda\n9:00 a.m. – Doors open \n10:00 a.m. – Welcome\, overview of VOF’s policies\, and introductions – Brett Glymph\, VOF Executive Director\n10:15 a.m. – Panelist #1: Michael Ward\, Executive Director\, Virginia Petroleum Council\n10:45 a.m. – Q&A for Panelist #1\n11:00 a.m. – Panelist #2: Gary Eide\, Inspector\, Virginia Department of Mines\, Minerals & Energy\n11:30 a.m. – Q&A for Panelist #2\n11:45 a.m. – Panelist #3: Kate Wofford\, Executive Director\, Shenandoah Valley Network\n12:15 p.m. – Q&A for Panelist #3 \n12:30 p.m. – Lunch Break \n1:30 p.m. – Panelist #4: Reneé Carey\, Executive Director\, Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy\n2:00 p.m. – Open comment and question period \n3:00 p.m. – Forum ends \nSpeaker Bios\nKate G. Wofford is executive director of Shenandoah Valley Network\, a nonprofit that links local community groups working on land protection\, land use and transportation issues in six Virginia counties. The network works to maintain healthy and productive rural landscapes and communities\, to protect and restore natural resources\, and to strengthen and sustain the region’s agricultural economy. As director of Shenandoah Valley Network since 2009\, Kate leads the Shenandoah Valley’s shale natural gas campaign and testified before a Congressional joint subcommittee hearing in 2011 on a proposed ban on horizontal drilling for natural gas in the George Washington National Forest. Kate is former director of conservation at the Wood River Land Trust in Idaho. She has an undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University in Lexington\, and a master’s from Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. \nReneé Carey has been with the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy since 1994\, working as the land protection specialist before becoming the executive director. She serves on the board of the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association. Additionally\, she is involved with the Pine Creek Watershed Council\, Susquehanna River Heartland Coalition for Environmental Studies\, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s forest stewardship advisory committee. She holds a degree in General Arts and Sciences from Penn State University. \nGary Eide is an inspector with the Division of Gas and Oil at the Virginia Department of Mines\, Minerals\, and Energy. DMME is the state’s regulatory agency overseeing energy development in the state. Based in the Lebanon office\, Gary has worked with DGO since 1990\, and his duties include permit review\, inspections\, complaint investigations\, regulatory review\, and policy development. Occasionally\, he has approved permits for the director of DGO and acted on his behalf during the Gas and Oil Board hearings. He has a degree in Forestry from Virginia Tech. \nMike Ward is the executive director of the Richmond-based Virginia Petroleum Council\, a position he has held since 1992. The council is one of 22 state affiliates of the American Petroleum Institute\, which is a national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry. Prior to joining the council\, Mike was a staff attorney for the Virginia Division of Legislative Services. He holds a degree in Government from Hampden-Sydney College and a law degree from the University of Richmond.
URL:https://www.vof.org/event/2014-oil-gas-forum/
LOCATION:Central Rappahannock Regional Library HQ Theater\, 1201 Caroline St.\, Fredericksburg\, VA\, 22401\, United States
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