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Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park

May 19, 2012

Join the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy Stargazers for a night of wonder and discovery. Away from the city lights, the broad cliffs above the York River are perfect for observing constelations, planets, and other features in the night sky. There is no fee for this program.

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Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
Canoeing With The Stars Canoeing With The Stars Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 16, 2012 Get away from the bright lights of the city and spend an evening with us looking at the night sky. For an added touch, we'll enjoy it from a canoe! Whether you're an expert on the stars and planets or a novice, you'll still enjoy this peaceful trip on the creek. One experienced canoeist per canoe required. Afterwards, enjoy seeing the stars up close with telescopes provided by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy Club.	York River State Park	06/16/12	Williamsburg
Civil War 150th Lecture Series - The Ironclad Life on the James Civil War 150th Lecture Series - The Ironclad Life on the James Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum August 11, 2012 She had a cranky engine, a gouty captain, and a small barnyard on deck. Temperatures inside the USS Monitor vessel soared to 160 degrees at times and only one man on board thought to bring mosquito netting with him, and he wasn’t sharing. Find out the untold stories of the Monitor’s time on the James River. For more information, please contact Anna Holloway at aholloway@MarinersMuseum.org or (757) 591-7740.	The Mariners' Museum	08/11/12	Newport News
Dinosaur Discoveries Dinosaur Discoveries Presented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum June 30, 2012 Everyone loves dinosaurs! Meet live critters that just might be descendants of the dinosaurs. Try your hand at reassembling a set of dino “bones.” Walk like a dinosaur and make dino-themed crafts. See and touch real dinosaur bones, coprolites, gizzard stones and footprints. You can even take your picture next to a model of a full-size T-Rex skull. A day filled with dinosaur fun for the whole family. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Also view the museum's animatronic Dinosaurs! exhibit, which runs...	Virginia Living Museum	06/30/12	Newport News
Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs! Presented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum May 26-September 3, 2012 Stomping, roaring, robotic dinosaurs come alive at the Virginia Living Museum with an all-new exciting exhibit from Kokoro, the inventor of robotic dinosaurs. Tremble at a growling T-Rex. Watch a Corythosaurus mother tend her brood. There’s even a nestful of eggs ready to hatch. See old favorites: Triceratops and Stegosaurus, and two marine reptiles: Mosasaurus and the long-necked Elasmosaurus. Soaring above is the bird-like Pteranodon. Kokoro’s dinosaur exhibits entertain and...	Virginia Living Museum	05/26/12- 09/03/12	Newport News
Discovery Lab - Fish of the York River Discovery Lab - Fish of the York River Presented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science July 17, 2012 Join VIMS PhD student Andre Buchheister as he helps you explore the wonderful diversity of fishes in the York River.	Virginia Institute of Marine Science	07/17/12	Gloucester
Discovery Lab - Ocean Chemistry and Acidification Discovery Lab - Ocean Chemistry and Acidification Presented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science at VIMS Catlett Burress Research and Education Laboratory June 19, 2012 Join VIMS graduate student Jenna Luek as she explores ocean chemistry and how ocean acidification can affect marine life.	Virginia Institute of Marine Science	06/19/12	Gloucester
Discovery Lab - Streams to Sea: Watersheds Discovery Lab - Streams to Sea: Watersheds Presented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science August 21, 2012 Join May Sligh of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to learn what a watershed is, how pollutants and nutrients end up in the Bay, and what you can do to help.	Virginia Institute of Marine Science	08/21/12	Gloucester
Discovery Lab: Mad Lab! Discovery Lab: Mad Lab! Presented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science at VIMS Catlett Burress Research and Education Laboratory October 23, 2012 Explore the wonders of dry ice, slime, and things that glow in the dark during this Halloween-themed lab.	Virginia Institute of Marine Science	10/23/12	Gloucester
Group Canoeing & Kayaking Group Canoeing & Kayaking Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park March 10-September 29, 2012 Why limit your park experience to a mere walk when you and your group can explore the waters? York River State Park has a fleet of canoes and solo and tandem kayaks that can be rented from March thu September. Take these boats along the broad river shoreline, or explore the estuarine marsh along Taskinas Creek. Reserve a guided tour for your scout, church, or other group for as little as $4 to $8 per person. For more information and reservations, please call the park office at...	York River State Park	03/10/12- 09/29/12	Williamsburg
Kayak Camp: Ages 9-12 Kayak Camp: Ages 9-12 Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum August 6-August 10, 2012 Students ages 9-12 are invited to enjoy a week of paddling on Lake Maury, the James River, and other local waterways while learning about the Chesapeake Bay. Program provided by The Mariners’ Museum Education Department and Chesapeake Experience. For more information contact Wisteria Perry at wperry@MarinersMuseum.org or (757) 591-7744 or to register contact Chesapeake Experience at www.ChesapeakeExperience.org.	The Mariners' Museum	08/06/12- 08/10/12	Newport News
Largest: Science On a Sphere Movie Largest: Science On a Sphere Movie Presented by Nauticus at Nauticus April 23, 2010 - Ongoing This film examines the planet Jupiter like a work of art, a destination of celestial wonder. The movie presents a journey to this immense sphere via dramatic fly-bys with some of the most astounding robotic probes ever designed. Then, with NASA instruments trained on the striped behemoth, the drama really begins. But Largest takes the story one step further, suggesting vital relevance for everyone here on Earth. The implications may not only surprise you, but also provoke...	Nauticus	04/23/10- Ongoing	Norfolk
Pick Your Paddle Pick Your Paddle Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 2-June 30, 2012 Explore the unique estuary system by canoe or kayak. Paddling is a great way to get close to the plants and creatures of the marsh. On Saturdays, explore the twists and turns of taskinas creek. Sundays we offer a trip along the river. Our ACA certified guides will share their knowledge of the nature and history of the region and answer questions you may have. Please call for reservations.	York River State Park	06/02/12- 06/30/12	Williamsburg
Reopening for Tours & Shopping Reopening for Tours & Shopping Presented by Bacon's Castle at Bacon's Castle March 2-November 25, 2012 The Castle is scheduled to reopen for public tours beginning Friday, March 2nd, 2012. The Castle will be open for shopping and tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Hours-of-Days will vary and are TBD. Between now and March 2nd, we invite you to enjoy the grounds and picnic tables. We look forward to welcoming you soon! The Castle's house and grounds showcases historic architecture, agriculture, landscaping and the history of Virginia beginning in 1665 when Arthur Allen built his...	Bacon's Castle	03/02/12- 11/25/12	Surry
River Seine River Seine Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 16-June 17, 2012 Explore the river just 30 feet from the shoreline where an incredible number of unbelievable creatures live! Identify animals you find while using a seine net.	York River State Park	06/16/12- 06/17/12	Williamsburg
Roaming Ranger Roaming Ranger Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 3-June 24, 2012 You never know when a ranger will walk up to you in the park with a wild "critter"! You will learn fascinating facts about the animal and may be able to touch or even hold the "friend".	York River State Park	06/03/12- 06/24/12	Williamsburg
Stargazing Stargazing Presented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 16, 2012 Join the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy Stargazers for a night of wonder and discovery. Away from the city lights, the broad cliffs above the York River are perfect for observing constelations, planets, and other features in the night sky. There is no fee for this program.	York River State Park	06/16/12	Williamsburg
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The Living Sea The Living Sea Presented by Nauticus at Nauticus October 1, 2009 - Ongoing This film celebrates the world ocean - its beauty, diversity and importance to all life on Earth. Swim with thousands of golden jellyfish and witness the bizarre spawning behavior of giant clams. Surf in Hawaii, deep-sea dive in Palau and test your courage with the Coast Guard in some of the world's roughest seas!	Nauticus	10/01/09- Ongoing	Norfolk

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