Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Park
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Ranger Walk: Sounds of the Wetlands
Spending time in parks engages all of our five senses. For this guided hike at Machicomoco State Park we will focus on sound! Kids and families are encouraged to join us and complete their "Sound Explorer" Junior Ranger book to earn a special badge! This low-intensity ......More
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Saturday May 4 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Night Sky Program
Night sky and sunset viewing party at Machicomoco State Park. Watch the sunset peep the waning crescent moon and learn about historic connections humans have had to the night sky from navigation to storytelling! As we watch the sun set we will learn about how Indigenou......More
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Saturday May 25 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Ranger Table: Upper Mattaponi Pow Wow
Captain John Smith Chesapeake Trail rangers will have an informational table at the Upper Mattaponi Tribe 35th Annual Pow Wow. This festival features Native American drumming, dance, and vendors, including educational organizations from the local community. The event is......More
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Saturday June 29 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Workshop: Pine Needle Basket Weaving
Saturday June 29th 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Workshop: Basket-making to Learn About Longleaf Pine Trees Machicomoco State Park is home to a grove of longleaf pine trees a useful and historic tree that was once widespread across the southeastern United States. Longleaf pines are......More