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Mystery Snails
Saturday, July 18th, 2015, 9am to 10am at Hallowing Point Beach
Learn more about mystery snails and have the opportunity to participate in some Citizen Science! Michelle Ryan (a GMU snail expert) has agreed to come to Hallowing Point to tell us more about mystery snails and, possibly, enlist some of us to help with a short snail survey (by foot or in kayaks/canoes). This is your chance to learn more about natural environment and make a contribution to Potomac River field research! Meet Michelle at the Hallowing Point beach at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18.
If you have any questions or would like to learn about other local opportunities to work with Michelle and learn about the snails, contact Kim Thompson (kimethompson@me.com or 703-217-9112)
Eagles n' Ospreys Cruise
Saturday, July 25th, 2015, 8:30am to 11:30am at Occoquan Regional Park
Join Friends of Mason Neck State Park aboard the Miss Rivershore for a private cruise of Potomac and Occoquan waters, including Belmont Bay and the shoreline of Mason Neck State Park. Watch for Bald Eagles, Ospreys, Herons, and other wildlife, and enjoy beautiful scenery. Breakfast included!
The Miss Rivershore is a commercial pontoon boat, USCG-inspected and fully equipped with restroom, air conditioning, tables and chairs. The Captain carries a Masters License and is an excellent guide. In addition, he's top-notch at spotting interesting wildlife and maneuvering the Miss Rivershore in for a close look.
Cruise cost - $50 per person - includes breakfast and Friends membership (or a one-year extension, if you already are a Friend). Make reservation on the Friends' website (MasonNeckStateParkFriends.org - EVENTS tab) or send a reservation inquiry to: kimethompson@me.com
Boat Departs Occoquan Regional Park, 9751 Ox Rd, Lorton, VA 22079
Eppard private party
Sunday, July 26th, 2015, 3pm to 6pm at The Point
Owl Prowl
Wednesday, July 29th, 2015, 8pm to 9pm at Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge - Great Marsh Trail
Meet at the Great Marsh Trailhead, off Gunston Road near the entrance to Hallowing Point. Guided after-hours walk in the woods, listening for things that go "HOOT" in the night.