Outdoor Classroom Summer Nature Series
Jun 27th, 2011 by pathways
WHEN: 7:30 PM WHERE: Outdoor Classroom, Wildwood Park, Radford on the map at http://www.radfordpl.org/wildwood/today/map.html In case of rain: The lecture will move to Radford Recreation Center. An announcement will be posted here as well. See attached poster for the entire series.
Our June presentations were well attended, and we would like to extend a big thank you to Scott Gardner and Carl Hansen. Coming up!
July 7 Natures Recyclers: Subterranean Termites and Carpenter Ants
Dini Miller: Entomology and Urban Pest Management Specialist Virginia Tech
- Get up-close and personal with two of Virginia’s most misunderstood insect species. Best known to us as invasive pest species and tangible threats to our homes, discover the important ecological role termites and carpenter ants play as nature’s recyclers. “Unearth” the fascinating life histories of these “social” insects!
July 21 Wonders of Wildwood
Nancy Kent: Naturalist/Photography
- Witness Nancy Kent’s journey through photos from casual observer to extraordinary naturalist and photographer. Discover the diversity and beauty of nature through the lens of Nancy’s camera and see how her perception of nature changed as she explored with her camera.