Fifty attend Moth Night at New Quarter Park
July 27, 2012
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Members of the Historic Rivers Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists set up white sheets and black lights to attract spiders, moths, beetles and all sorts of bugs on Saturday, July 14, at four locations in New Quarter Park. About 50 people came out to see the tiny creatures of the night.
Guest speaker Teta Kain, naturalist and wildlife photographer, started off the evening by explaining that while the steamy summer night was uncomfortable to park visitors, it made for a great night for the moths and other critters. At 8:30 p.m., Kain presented large and colorful slides of moths from her backyard to show visitors what they might expect to see. Later in the evening, the crowd oohed and ahhhed as they found some of the same moths she had discussed.
New Quarter Park is a 545-acre preserve with hiking and biking trails, disc golf course, and picnic shelters in upper York County near the Queen's Lake subdivision. Watch for nature programs, bird walks, kayaking, and recreation events at the park.
For more information or to add your name to the park's e-mail list, call York County Parks and Recreation at 757-890-3513 (Monday through Thursday) or the New Quarter Park office (Friday through Sunday) at 757-890-5840.
Volunteers with the Historic Rivers Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists help with many New Quarter Park programs that educate youth and adults and conserve natural resources. The local chapter is still accepted applications for a new Basic Training course to start in September. Email hrctraining@cox.net for more information and a schedule.
Fall Fescue Lawn Maintenance Clinics
July 30, 2012
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The York County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering free lawn maintenance clinics in August. All classes are held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
--August 18 - Grafton True Value Hardware on Rt. 17
--August 25 - Ken Matthews Garden Center on Rt. 17
Incorporating organic matter, rake level, and seed selection will be discussed. Remember, fall is the best season to renovate a fescue lawn.
For more information or to pre-register, call 890-4940.
Registration for York County Adult Softball Begins
July 31, 2012
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Adult fall softball program registration will begin for existing teams on Monday, August 6, at 8:15 a.m. New teams may begin registering on Monday, August 13, at 8:15 a.m. Fall softball will consist of a men's league on Monday evenings, and a coed league on Friday evenings.
Traditionally, leagues have been limited to twelve teams maximum. An additional league(s) may be formed if 4-8 more teams register and are able to play Tuesday or Thursday evenings.
Fall softball registration fee is $350 per team and is taken on a first-come, first-served basis in person only at the Parks and Recreation office, 100 County Drive, just off Goodwin Neck Road in the Grafton area. This program is open to residents and non-residents. Interested individuals not affiliated with a team can be placed on the "pool list."
For more information, please call 890-3500.
Register now for York County Fall Youth Soccer
July 31, 2012
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York County Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for Fall Youth Soccer through Friday, August 17, on weekdays from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation office, 100 County Drive, just off Goodwin Neck Road in the Grafton area. Fall Soccer brochures are available in the public libraries, the York County website and the Parks and Recreation office.
Registration also will be taken at the Tabb Library on Wednesday, August 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. The fee is $45 for the first child and $40 for each additional child per family. Leagues include coed and girls from grades Kindergarten to 12. League play begins on Saturday, September 8, 2012.
For more information, please call 890-3500.
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