Children's program and Monarch butterly program at New Quarter Park

 

Local artist to lead New Quarter Park program for children

 

September 24, 2012

 

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

 

     Artist and certified Master Naturalist Linda Miller will guide children as they paint the flora they discover at New Quarter Park on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

     After a short walk in the park, they will draw and paint their favorite seed pods, pine cones, and fallen leaves using colored pencils and watercolor. All materials are provided by the instructor and York County Park and Recreation.

     The class is held outdoors. Please bring drinks and snacks. Registration required by calling 890-3513.

     New Quarter Park is located in upper York County at 1000 Lakeshead Drive, next to the Queen's Lake neighborhood. For more information, call York County Parks and Recreation at 757-890-3500 or New Quarter Park at 757-890-5840.

 

 

Monarch butterfly program at New Quarter Park on Oct. 14

 

September 24, 2012

 

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

 

     Take part in the incredible journey of monarch butterflies during a special program led by Catherine Short, local USDA licensed butterfly farmer, at New Quarter Park.

     The program begins on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. with hands-on discovery of butterfly anatomy and biology, including discussion of their long migration route that covers thousands of miles.

     Participants will check the butterflies for parasites before tagging and releasing them. You must be 16 years of age or older to participate. A registration fee of $5 will be charged to cover materials. Class size is limited. Call 757-890-3513 to register.

     Short is a Virginia Master Naturalist and has taught environmental classes for over 30 years. She has worked as a naturalist in Alaska, the Great Smokey Mountains National Park and the Florida Gulf Coast.

      New Quarter Park is located in upper York County at 1000 Lakeshead Drive, next to the Queen's Lake neighborhood. For more information, call York County Parks and Recreation at 757-890-3500 or New Quarter Park at 757-890-5840.

 

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