The Friends of the Chessie Trail are planning four engaging and educational events over the coming months.
First up will be the Winter Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m., with a sleet date of Feb. 28. For children and their families, this event will be led by John Maluski, Master Naturalist and Rockbridge Bird Club member.
A geology walk will be next, on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m., with a rain date of March 15. Chris Connors, Washington and Lee University geology professor, will led the walk, discussing the history behind how the trail has been formed.
A wildflower walk will be held Saturday, April 11, at 10 a.m., with a rain date of April 18. The informational session will be led by Virginia Native Plant Society members Peggy Dyson-Cobb and Jan Smith.
Finally, on Saturday, May 2, starting at 9 a.m. will be a Kids Fun Run. This run is back by popular demand, and is open to preschoolers through eighth-graders.
Detailed information will be provided closer to each event date, and will also be posted on the group’s website, friendsofthechessietrail. org. Contact Anne Ritter with questions on any of these events at gardnerar870@ gmail.com or (540) 570-5151.
The mission of the Friends of the Chessie Trail is to foster strong communication among Chessie Trail stakeholders, to advocate for the community’s vision for the trail, and to organize citizen support for a well-maintained and safe trail. To become a member, sign up online at the FOCT website, or print out the membership form and mail it with a check to FOCT, P.O. Box 1261, Lexington, VA 24450.
Donations of any amount are always welcome, with 100% of funds supporting trail maintenance. To learn more, visit the website at friendsofthechessietrail.org.
