Make it a False Cape State Park Wildlife Winter Wonderland Weekend! (Say that 10 times fast)
On Sunday, January 10, 2010 False Cape will offer a Winter Wilderness Survival program that focuses on how plants can save your life! Find out which plants are fiber plants to make rope, how to find shelter/make shelter from trees, find out which plants provide food and how to start a fire with only plant materials (No matches!) Cost is $10 per peron. Registration is required at 757-426-7128. Transportation is by open air tram—dress appropriately.
On Saturday, January 16, 2010 False Cape will offer an evening Stargazing and Owl Hoot program. Journey through scenic Back Bay National Wildlife Regue to the heart of False Cape State Park. You’ll be able to observe the night sky away from city lights and headlights. While we listen for distinctive owl hoots, we ‘ll look for shooting stars and identify winter constellations. Cost is $10/person. Registration is required at 757-426-7128. Transportation is by open air tram–dress appropriately!!
On Sunday, January 17, 2010, False Cape will offer an afternoon trip into the remote Wash Woods area where a community of hardy souls lived until the 1930s. We’ll hike the 1-mile round-trip trail to the area’s historic site where the historic church steeple and cemetery reamin. Cost is $8/person; $6/child & seniors. Registration is required at 757-721-2412. Transportation is by open air tram–dress appropriately!!
On Sunday, January 24, 2010 False Cape will offer an orienteering program called Finding Your Way. Discover ways to find directions using nature as a guide, how to use a compass, and finally how to use a GPS unit to return to your starting point. Cost is $10/person. Registration is required at 757-426-7128. Transportation is by open air tram–dress appropriately!!
Again– Transportation is by open air tram, programs are conducted outside–dress appropriately and don’t forget water and a camera!!