RESCHEDULED: POTOMAC RIVER JAM

Sunday, October 25, 8 am ? 4 pm
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, 7906 Riverside Ave, Cabin John, MD 20818

Why celebrate in the rain when this Sunday's forecast looks sunny and mild? Join Potomac Conservancy this Sunday for our second annual Potomac River Jam - A day-long celebration of the river and canal. Various local musicians will perform acoustic sets throughout the afternoon.

Enjoy events such as a morning bird walk, nature photography session, and a tree identification and medicinal plant walk. Canoe trips over to Minnie?s Island will be offered. Bring the kids for face-painting and other activities. All events are free.

For additional information about the River Center at Lockhouse 8, contact Potomac Conservancy?s River Center Coordinator, Bridget Chapin, at chapin@potomac.org or (301) 608-1188 x206, or http://www.potomac.org/site/discover-rclh8/.

Learn more here:
http://adventurers.meetup.com/198/calendar/11660391/

Volunteers Needed for Trail/Canoe Launch Construction
Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18, 9am-3pm (both days)
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O National Historical Park, Cabin John, MD 20818

The Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service's Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program, will be building a canoe/kayak launch near Lock 8 on the C&O Canal towpath. This launch will provide low water access to the Potomac River. Launch and trail construction will take place over two days, Thursday and Friday, September 17 and 18. To volunteer, contact Bridget Chapin at chapin@potomac.org.

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POTOMAC RIVER JAM
Sunday, October 18, 8 am ? 4 pm
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, 7906 Riverside Ave, Cabin John, MD 20818

Join Potomac Conservancy for our second annual Potomac River Jam - A day-long celebration of the river and canal. Various local musicians will perform acoustic sets throughout the afternoon.

Enjoy a little sample of this summer?s River Center events, such as a morning bird walk and nature photography session, as well as, a tree identification and medicinal plant walk. Canoe trips over to Minnie?s Island will be offered. Bring the kids for face-painting and other activities.

The fun starts at 8 am. All events are free.

For additional information about the River Center at Lockhouse 8, contact Potomac Conservancy?s River Center Coordinator, Bridget Chapin, at chapin@potomac.org or (301) 608-1188 x206, or http://www.potomac.org/site/discover-rclh8/.

***Calendar Posting***

POTOMAC RIVER JAM
Sunday, October 18, 8 am ? 4 pm
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, 7906 Riverside Ave, Cabin John, MD 20818

Join Potomac Conservancy for our second annual Potomac River Jam - A day-long celebration of the river and canal. Various local musicians will perform acoustic sets throughout the afternoon.

Enjoy a little sample of this summer?s River Center events, such as a morning bird walk and nature photography session, as well as, a tree identification and medicinal plant walk. Canoe trips over to Minnie?s Island will be offered. Bring the kids for face-painting and other activities.

The fun starts at 8 am. All events are free.

For additional information about the River Center at Lockhouse 8, contact Potomac Conservancy?s River Center Coordinator, Bridget Chapin, at chapin@potomac.org or (301) 608-1188 x206, or http://www.potomac.org/site/discover-rclh8/.

Volunteer Day at Lock 8
Friday, August 28, 10 am-1pm
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O National Historical Park, Cabin John, MD 20818

The Conservancy and the National Park Service are working to improve the area around Lock 8. On our Volunteer Day, we will remove an old stairway down to the river, and plant native shrubs in its place. Also, we will do trail maintenance along the path to the river. Please RSVP to Bridget Chapin, River Center Coordinator, chapin@potomac.org.

Saturday 9/19 (4pm) through Sunday 9/20 (10am)
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, 7906 Riverside Ave. Cabin John, MD 20818
Enjoy the great outdoors with a canoe trip and a night of camping under the stars and wake up on our island in the Potomac. Outfitter Byron Bradley will lead the Saturday afternoon canoe trip that will start at Carderock Picnic Area and end on Minnie?s Island (near Lock 8 on the C&O Canal). Bring your own camping gear, food, and water. Must RSVP to tricarico@potomac.org by September 16th. Bring your own canoe or if one is needed reserve one in your RSVP. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children. More detailed information will follow the RSVP.

Sunday, October 4, 1-2:30pm
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, 7906 Riverside Ave., Cabin John, MD 20818
Join the Conservancy for a walk along the C&O Canal to learn about mushrooms with mushroom enthusiast Buddy Kilpatrick. Buddy has been studying, picking, and eating wild edible mushrooms and fungi for more than 20 years. He has served as president and newsletter editor of a local mycological organization, and is currently a member of the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club. Buddy has also taught adult education courses in mushroom foraging at Chautauqua Institution and Arlington County Adult Education, and has presented mushroom and plant workshops at a number of regional events. He has a PhD in public policy from George Mason University, and in real life is an economic policy consultant. Please RSVP.

Get Nuts for Clean Water...

Come join in the fun this weekend at one of three Growing Native seed collections.
Spend a few hours collecting native, hardwood seeds in an effort to keep our waters clean by protecting healthy forests along the banks of our rivers and streams.

Bring a friend; Potomac Conservancy will provide the supplies and show you the ropes.

Locations include:
-Yankauer Nature Preserve, Shepherdstown, WV, 10 am to 12 pm, September 26
-National Public Lands Day at Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, Purcellville, VA, 9 am, September 26
-RiverFest 2009 at Historic St. Mary?s City, St. Mary?s City, MD, 10 am to 6 pm, September 27

If you have questions or need directions, or If you'd like to schedule a seed collection in your own neighborhood, contact Deanna Tricarico at tricarico@potomac.org. Find out more about Growing Native at www.growingnative.org and Potomac Conservancy at www.potomac.org.