APRIL 27th 10-4 pm
Siegen Forest Conservation Celebration and Germanna Ford Public Boat Launch Ribbon Cutting
Join us for a memorable day at the Siegen Forest Conservation Celebration and Germanna Ford Public Boat Launch Ribbon Cutting! This event celebrates our ongoing conservation efforts, particularly the preservation of 170 acres of forested trails as part of the Siegen Forest Easement in late 2023.
We welcome all small, non-motorized watercraft at Germanna Ford Public Boat Launch. Bring your kayaks and canoes and explore the Rapidan River!
Conservation Celebration Map
Event Highlights:
- Nature walks
- Historical walking tours
- Archaeology activities
- Family-friendly activities, including a petting zoo!
- Food trucks
- Kayak launches
- Showcases of local arts and culture, highlighting the talents of our community
11:00 am- Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony:
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Germanna Ford boat launch will take place at 11 am. We are honored to have representatives from the Lake of the Woods Board of Directors, the Orange County Board of Supervisors, and our esteemed partners join us for this momentous occasion.
Join Us:
We warmly invite everyone to join us for this celebration. Whether you’re passionate about conservation, history, outdoor activities, or simply looking for a fun day out with the family, this event promises something special for everyone.
Don’t Miss Our Exciting Programming for the Celebration!
10:00 AM – History Walk with Shannon Doherty, Education Manager
12:30 PM – History Talk with Central Virginia Battlefield Trust
1:00 PM- Fiber Demonstration with Dawn Viands of Grindstone Ridge Farm
1:30 PM – Herpetology Walk with Old Rag Master Naturalists and Friends of Wildlife at the Lake
2:30 PM- History Walk with Shannon Doherty, Education Manager
3:00 PM – Fiber Demonstration with Dawn Viands of Grindstone Ridge Farm
Participants:
Cedar Mountain Foundation Central Virginia Battlefield Trust
Civil War Trails
Dr. Bernard Means and the Virtual Curation Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University
Friends of the Rappahannock
Friends of Wildlife at the Lake
Lacy’s Florist Of Orange
Old Rag Master Naturalists
Piedmont Environmental Council
Friends of Wildlife
Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Virginia Land Conservation Foundatio
Food:
Rita’s Italian Ice
Twisted Loaf Bakery