Ridge District Events - FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc. P.O. Box 341 Arden, NC 28704 P.O. Box 20986 Roanoke, Va. 24018 800-228-7275 (toll-free) 540-772-2992 (fax) staff@friendsbrp.org FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a non-profit, volunteer organization that is dedicated to preserving, promoting and enhancing the Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure. FRIENDS programs focus on preservation, protection and education. FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia, whose current principal business address for identification purposes is P.O. Box 20986, Roanoke, Virginia 24018.	FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc. A National Park Service Blue Ridge Parkway approved partner organization dedicated to preserve, promote and enhance the Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure, for future generations.
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	Ridge District Events The Ridge District encompasses Mileposts 0 - 106 Humpback Rocks (MP 5.8) James River & Otter Creek Activities (MP 60) James River & Kanawha Canal Lock Walk Date: Every Saturday Time: 3:00 p.m. Meet a NPS Ranger on the back porch of the James River Visitor Center for the short walk to the restored lock #7 on the south bank of the James River. You will get a brief history of the James River and Kanawha Canal system and an explanation of how canal locks work. Natural & Cultural Heritage Demonstrations Date: Every Saturday Location: James River Visitor Center NPS Rangers and/or volunteers present demonstrations of the natural and cultural history of the Southern Appalachians. Contact the James River Visitor Center at 434-299-5496 for specific times and topics of demonstrations. Johnson Farm (MP 85.9) Trail Hike Date: Daily Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Hike the trail to the farm to discuss with Park Rangers and volunteers mountain living and to discover how a Blue Ridge Mountain family lived, worked and played. Join in some of the games and activities! Living history demonstrations available on weekends. Peaks of Otter Activities (MP 86) Nature Center Programs Date: Daily Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Stop by the new facility to talk with NPS Rangers or volunteers about the natural history of the Peaks of Otter area. Parkway staff will be available to answer questions and to present programs and demonstrations. Fishing with a Ranger Date: Saturdays Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 a.m. Location: Abbott Lake Dam Kids ages 3 to 14 are invited to participate in this weekly fishing program. They provide the bait and tackle, you bring your own pole. Kid Activities with a Ranger Date: Every Sunday Time: Afternoon Location: Peaks of Otter Lodge Come participate in a fun activity with a National Park Ranger. Appalachian Cultural Demonstrations Date: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays Time: varies Location: Visitor Center and Peaks of Otter Lodge NPS Rangers and/or volunteer present demonstrations of the cultural history of the Southern Appalachians. Come by to visit and to talk. Demonstrations may include Appalachian doll-making, natural plant dyes, edible wild plants and woodworking. Contact the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center (540-586-4496) for specific times and locations of demonstrations. All programs unless otherwise noted are free and open to the public.
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