Wildwood Outdoor Classroom
Summer Lecture Series 2008
Full Schedule
Thursdays at 7:30 pm (except June 12th)
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June 12
Songs of the Night (8:30 pm -- note later time!)
Jerry Via, Virginia Tech
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Back by popular demand! Chirps, croaks, hoots, and shrieks --
find out what is making those extraordinary sounds of our warm
summer nights with this popular multimedia presentation. Do not
be surprised by answering calls or a winged appearance of a
nocturnal inhabitant! Bring a flashlight!
June 26
Your Bike and You
Chris Colby, Local road and mountain bike enthusiast
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Learn how to keep your bike safe -- basic inspection,
maintenance and repairs (including how to change a flat!).
Gain valuable riding and safety tips and tricks. Find out
where to ride on or off the trail -- and Radford's best kept
mountain bike secret!
July 10
The Underground Realm
Will Orndorff, Virginia Natural Heritage Program / Virginia
Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Come learn how caves are formed in limestone landscapes, how
water is stored in and travels through them, and how they serve
as homes for many rare animal species. (NOTE:
Participation in this session earns you a tour of Wildwood
Park's Adams Cave in August with Frank Taylor).
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July 24
Wildwood Wildflowers Gary Coté, Biologist,
Radford University
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A wealth of wildflowers gives Wildwood beauty and charm.
But why do the flowers grow only in certain places and bloom
only at certain times? Find the answers to these questions
as we discover the common and showy -- and the shy and hidden
treasures of this exemplary urban forest.
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August 14
A Walk in the Woods
John Peterson, Dendrologist, Department of Forestry, Virginia
Tech
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A hands-on look at some of Wildwood's leafy inhabitants: learn
"dendrology basics" so you can use simple keys to identify trees
in Wildwood! Take your key home and be empowered to
discover what is growing in your yard!
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August 28
A River, Its Fish and People: Tales of Virginia's New River
John Copeland, Fisheries Biologist, Virginia
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
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Learn about the New River and the people who enjoy this wonderful
natural resource. Learn about the natural history and biology
of New River fish and how this knowledge can help you hook your next
big catch! Includes opportunity to see live fish.
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