Sunday, June 1, 2:00 pm
Join Ellen Powell of the Virginia Department of Forestry on a summer walk at Ragged Mountain Natural Area to learn to identify trees indigenous to Central Virginia. Cosponsored with the Virginia Native Plant Society.

Thursday, June 5, 7:00 pm
Ann Harman, Treasurer for the Virginia State Beekeepers' Association, will speak to the club on "Cooking with Honey". Ann has authored her own cookbook, "Kitchen Creations With Honey." She will provide us with information, tips, and information to substitute honey for sugar in your cooking, She will also bring some honey dishes for us to try. Beginners welcome. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, June 7, 7:30 am
Come join Leigh Surdukowski for an early morning bird walk. Cosponsored by the Monticello Bird Club. Beginners always welcome.

Saturday, June 7, 8:30 am
Learn how to work on trails and work on the Rivanna Trails Foundation project. Meet at Charlottesville Catholic School on Rio Road.

Sunday, June 8, 7:30 pm
Picnic and walk at Humpback Rocks. Meet there at 12:30 pm or carpool from Barracks Rd. Shopping Center in front of Ben and Jerry’s at 11:15 am. Humpback Rocks Picnic ground located 8.4 mi. south of Rockfish Gap on Blue Ridge Pkwy. (between mile post 8 & 9). Use tables on outer loop far in the back near trails. Drinks & dessert provided to the final meeting of the Jefferson Chapter.

Thursday, June 12, 7:30 pm
Annual Potluck Supper. No meetings until September.

Saturday, June 14, 8:00 pm
Learn from Bridget Wandelt about bats local to our Ivy Creek area. Learn about our efforts to establish a bat colony here at Ivy Creek.

Thursday, June 26, 10:00 am
Enjoy a read-aloud and trail walk for three to five year old toddlers at Ivy Creek. Volunteer guide Rachel Bush will host, starting in the Education Building at Ivy Creek Natural Area. The event is free.

Saturday, June 28, 2:00 pm
Come enjoy the barn at Ivy Creek Natural Area. This was formerly the showpiece of the working farm known as River View Farm. This is a rare afternoon with the barn open to the public.

Sunday, June 29, 1:00 pm
Swallowtails, Fritillaries, and Little Blues. Take a walk with Mike Scott to find Ivy Creek’s early summer butterflies. Meet in the Education Building for a brief introduction to identification skills. Fun for the whole family.

Saturday, July 5, 7:30 am
Come join us for an early morning bird walk with Jenny Gaden from the Monticello Bird Club. Beginners always welcome.

Saturday, July 12, 11:00 am
Jim Childress will lead a walk to see dragonflies and damselflies of Ivy Creek. We will view them with binoculars and catch a few to look at them in hand. Come and learn to identify some of the midsummer species and their habitats.

Saturday & Sunday, July 19-20, 8:30 am
This two day course will provide a combination of basic instruction and role playing scenarios to give you a well rounded introduction to Wilderness First Aid for bushwalkers, climbers, paddlers and those who find themselves out and about. Led by SOLO instructor and director of the Outdoor Adventure Social Club - Matt Rosefsky. The certification is valid for two years. Registration required. Fee includes books, handouts, and certification. For more information go to http://www.outdoorsocial.com/wfa.htm or call (434) 760-HIKE. 10% of proceeds will go to Ivy Creek Foundation.

Saturday, July 26, 2:00 pm
Come enjoy the barn at Ivy Creek Natural Area. This was formerly the showpiece of the working farm known as River View Farm. This is a rare afternoon with the barn open to the public.

Sunday, July 27, 1:00 pm
Learn to identify Ivy Creek’s butterflies on a walk with Mike Scott at the Ivy Creek Natural Area. Mike will lead a brief identification workshop before the walk. Meet in the Education Building.

Thursday, July 31, 10:00 am
Enjoy a read-aloud and trail walk for three to five year old toddlers at Ivy Creek. Volunteer guide Rachel Bush will host, starting in the Education Building at Ivy Creek Natural Area. The event is free.

Saturday, August 2, 7:30 am
Come join Ron Kingston for an early morning bird walk to see our summer residents. Cosponsored by the Monticello Bird Club. Beginners always welcome.

Saturday, August 16, 9:00 am
Naturalist Mary Jane Epps, will lead an exploratory walk at Ivy Creek to see the wonders of a summer morning in nature. Wildflowers, ferns, mushrooms and the amazing variety of insects are a few of the topics Mary Jane may cover. Meet at the Education Building.

Sunday, August 24, 1:00 pm
Learn to identify Ivy Creek’s butterflies on a walk with Mike Scott at the Ivy Creek Natural Area. Mike will lead a brief identification workshop before the walk. Meet in the Education Building.

Tuesday, August 26, 6:30 pm
Join members of the Monticello Bird Club to watch the first of two nights of nighthawk’s acrobatics as observed in aerial feeding on hunting circuits from the reservoir to native grass field.

Thursday, August 28, 10:00 am
Enjoy a read-aloud and trail walk for three to five year old toddlers at Ivy Creek. Volunteer guide Rachel Bush will host, starting in the Education Building at Ivy Creek Natural Area. The event is free.

Thursday, August 28, 6:30 pm
Join members of the Monticello Bird Club to watch a second night of nighthawk’s acrobatics as observed in aerial feeding on hunting circuits from the reservoir to native grass field.

Saturday, August 30, 9:00 am
Walk with Phil Stokes of the Virginia Native Plant Society to see the spectacular late blooming wildflowers of summer. Cardinal flower, boneset, and jewelweed are among the flowers that bloom in August at Ivy Creek. Co-sponsored with the Virginia Native Plant Society.

Saturday, August 30, 2:00 pm
Come enjoy the barn at Ivy Creek Natural Area. This was formerly the showpiece of the working farm known as River View Farm. This is a rare afternoon with the barn open to the public.

Saturday, September 6, 7:30 am
Come join John Zimmerman for an early morning bird walk. Cosponsored by the Monticello Bird Club. Beginners always welcome.

Sunday, September 7, 2:00 pm
Come meet the staff and board of Ivy Creek Foundation. Hear about upcoming events and plans. Meet in the Education Building.