Events

Forest Service instructions are at:

Army Corps instructions are at: https://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Public-Notices/Article/3243440/lrh-2015-00592-gbr-lrp-2015-798-nao-2015-0898/ Army Corps of Engineers public comment deadline is now February 25, 2023

8:00 am meet at Food Country in New Castle carpool 9-10 Breakfast at Swinging Bridge, then drive to the observatory Noon: 1 hour bus tour of Green Bank Observatory 2-3 pm Learn about dark skies and radioastronomy 3 pm head for home with an optional stop at Beartown state park…

March 3, 2026 Preserve Craig meeting, Bibo’s Pizza 6 pm

Enjoy a one mile hike to the Observatory which is currently closed, but the high point is a great place for bird-watching. See why this spot is such a treasure worth keeping! for more information go to: https://www.friendsofmonroe.org/donate-to-hanging-rock-raptor-observatory-fire-tower/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQGxQFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETJ4ZTljYzJGRUNkd21kVlVGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmCZ0GKweUzh2o22yD_fbXwb4CBwBiP9x0Hl9jFVhYPDPNi0_HgVHOafXDKJ_aem_WjvcALoZ_deVR09_ozQjyg

Create a tapestry promoting Dark Skies and Bird Migration.

Citizen Alert! A meeting will be held at Simmonsville Fire Department at 7 pm Tues, May 12 to discuss compressor stations and how to make your comment to Virginia DEQ!