Virginia Living Museum e-newsletter Sept. 20, 2016

A Note from the Director

Thanks for all the well wishes I have received since announcing my decision to leave the VLM to become president and CEO of Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina. While I am sad to leave, I am confident that the VLM's future is bright. Our staff, volunteers, members and visitors continue to make the VLM a very special place. More information will be available soon about the transition and search for a new executive director.

Page Hayhurst

Members' 50th Anniversary Wild Celebration Sept. 24

Members celebrate the Museum's 50th Anniversary with a fun filled day of healthy activities, including canoe trips, interactive games and activities (including a rock climbing wall), crafts, refreshments, animal encounters, a very wild scavenger hunt, special planetarium programs and more. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the Teddy Bear Clinic 11am-1pm. See schedule...

Time: 11am-3pm

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FREE flu shots.

Fall Native Plant Sale Sept. 24-25

Go native. Choose from a large selection of summer and fall blooming native wildflowers, shrubs and small trees for a variety of garden sites and styles at the annual fall plant sale. Fall is the best time of year to do the majority of your heavy gardening. All plants are nursery propagated. Sale held rain or shine, Read more and see plant list.

Time: 9am-4pm
Admission to sale is free.

Homeschool Morning
Sept. 30

Homeschool families can enjoy a morning of fun and engaging programs that highlight important natural and space science concepts. Four programs are available for grades 1-9. A lab about minerals is available for grades 6-12. All homeschool programs are curriculum and grade-level targeted and taught by the Museum's professional educators. All programs include a self-guided visit of Museum exhibits and are offered at a discount to homeschool families. Register in advance.

Calendar

Sept. 24-25 Fall Native Plant Sale
Sept. 24 Member's 50th Anniversary Wild Celebration
Sept. 30 Homeschool Day

Oct. 1 Butterflies: Wings of Wonder
Oct. 8 Star Party/Lasers/Observe the Moon Night/NASA Birthday
Oct. 15 Dinosaur Discovery Trail opens
Oct. 21-22 Wild at Art Show
Oct. 22 Fright Light
Oct. 29 Night of the Living Museum

Dinosaur Discovery Trail opens Oct. 15

Member Preview 9-11am

Mark your calendars for the opening of our permanent outdoor dinosaur trail featuring 16 realistic dinosaurs, children's play area and dig pit, plus displays of dinosaur and ice age fossils. VLM members get the first look from 9 to 11am on Oct. 15. The trail is sponsored by the Museum's Board of Trustees and Volunteers.

Interested in volunteering at the new exhibit? Get your application in now for best choice of shifts.

Name a Dinosaur
Honor your children/grandchildren or your company's commitment to the Museum's message of connecting people to nature by naming a dinosaur on the trail. Options range from $2,500 to $30,000. Contact Development.

Night of the Living Museum | Oct. 29 | 4:30-8pm

Purchase tickets now

Oyster Roast | Nov. 12 | 3-6pm

Purchase tickets now (before we sell out, again)

Not renewing?
Please help us create the best membership program possible for our member families. If you have decided not to renew your membership, please let us know why. Your feedback is important to us. Thank you!

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