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MountainRose Vineyards

• Sip N Paint at MountainRose Vineyards, Feb. 29, 1 p.m. Food, fun, wine & laughter! Art supplies, light refreshments and a glass of your favorite MRV wine included! 276/328.2013  Guided class, $30. 

• Charcuterie Board 101 Class, March 5, 6 p.m. Taught by resident cheese-lovers Beth Boyd and Suzanne Lawson. Seating is limited to 12 students, so don’t delay! Call for your tickets today! $30, 276/328-2013.

Country Cabin

Country Cabin II in Norton features Right Fork Ramblers, Saturday, Feb. 22 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. $6 adults age 12 and over, $1 children age two through 11. Call 276/679-3541 for information. All events are sponsored by Appalachia Traditions, Inc., a non-profit organization.

Natural Tunnel State Park

Questions: 1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway, Duffield, 276/940-2674

February and March Events at Natural Tunnel State Park

Wild about Wildlife Home School Program

 
Natural Tunnel State Park has a variety of wildlife that can be seen and heard. During this four month long program, the importance of these animals will be covered. We will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month.
 March 10 and 24: Bats

April 7 and 21: Snakes

Cost: $3 per person per program or $20 per person for the entire 2020 homeschool series.

Elementary-aged children are encouraged to come twice a month to discover the unique animals in our state park. To register, or for additional information contact Rachel Blevins at Rachel.Blevins@dcr.virginia.gov or 276-940-1643. Meet at the Cove Ridge Center.

 
Saturday, February 22

 
3 p.m. - Winter Tree ID. Learn to identify some of our native trees during the dormant season. Participants will learn to use morphological traits such as branching pattern, bark color and texture to identify trees. This program will begin at the Cove Ridge Center followed by an easy walk to identify trees. Dress accordingly and wear footwear suitable for hiking. Free

Wednesday, March 4

3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Natural Tunnel Job Fair. Natural Tunnel State Park is currently accepting applications for a variety of positions throughout the park. Learn more about the different opportunities, talk with park staff, and have the chance to turn in an application. Job Fair will be held at the Cove Ridge Center.

Saturday, March 7

5:30 p.m. - Frog Frenzy. Join park interpreters on a walk to listen to the sounds of spring, the call of the frogs. Discover the various frog species found at the park and learn about their specific frog call that is unique to each species. Wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Feel free to bring a flashlight, the park will have some on hand. Meet at the Stock Creek Recreation Area. Free

 
Monday, March 9

7 p.m. - Full Moon Hike. Enjoy a guided hike to the Gazebo and be a part of a unique experience here at Natural Tunnel. This 1.2 mile hike will take place along a semi-moderate trail. Sturdy hiking shoes and a flashlight are recommended. Dress for the weather. Meet at the Blockhouse Parking Lot. Free

Saturday, March 14

6:30 p.m. Salamander Meander. Find out what makes these amphibians so unique. Then join an interpreter as you go on an adventure to find salamanders. Wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Meet at the Stock Creek Recreation Area. Free

Saturday, March 21

9 a.m. - First Day of Spring Bird Walk. Join bird park interpreters and celebrate the beginning of spring with a bird walk throughout the park. Meet at the Blockhouse Parking Lot. Free

Sunday, March 22

2 p.m. - March 22: Declaring Independence on the Frontier: Backwoods Patriots and the Outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Settlers on the Appalachian frontier were caught up in the struggle against Britain, long before winning important victories in the Southern Campaign. During this presentation, Michael Lynch will examine backwoodsmen’s relationship with the American Revolution from the time of the Intolerable Acts to the outbreak of war with the Cherokees in 1776. Free

The Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center operates as a satellite park of Natural Tunnel State Park and is located at 371 Technology Trail Lane in Duffield, Virginia. For questions or additional information, call the interpretive center at 276-431-0104.