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Pipeline Field Tour
July 24, 2016
See for yourself what pipelines would do to Virginia’s land and communities.
Join Wild Virginia on Sunday July 24, 2016, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a full day outing to learn about proposed pipeline routes through the George Washington National Forest. Spend the day meeting landowners near the national forests who will be impacted, connect with the land during a short hike, learn about a local business’s concerns, and see some of the unique ways you can combat the pipeline using art.
Tentative itinerary:
- 8:20 – Charlottesville carpool leaves
- 10:30 – Landowner visit in Little Valley. Possible short walk in 140-160 year old growth forest.
- 11:15 – Art in Your Arsenal – Learn with Amelia Williams about raising awareness about the pipeline through art.
- 12:30-1:30 – Lunch @ Fort Lewis Lodge and talk from Wild Virginia on pipeline impacts to Virginia’s national forests.
- 1:30- 3:00 – Short hike to limestone karst formations.
- Carpool returns to Charlottesville, arriving around 5:00
This outing is limited to 12 people, so please reserve your spot early.
Friends of Nelson welcomes event listings from all related groups who are working to oppose the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. To have your event listed on our calendar, please contact us at friendsofnelsonweb@gmail.com.