Evening Activity

8pm  Family Bonfire and Story Telling
Volunteer: John Houser, NVRPA; Traveling Players Ensemble’s Teen Improv Troupe
Location: Occoquan Regional Park

Morning Sessions
Occoquan Regional Park

RECREATION:   Pavilion#1 (near Community Pavilion)

9-9:45am  Things to Do and Places to Go Along the Occoquan
Presenter: Leo Smith, Carefree Boat Club
Topic: Boating, fishing, hunting, parks, sights to see along the river.

10-10:45am  Paddling the Occoquan with a Smile
Presenter: Jim Zawlocki, Chesapeake Paddlers Assoc.
Topic: Seasons, safety, gear, places and events along the Occoquan Water Trail.

11-11:45am  Hiking the Trails of the Occoquan Region and Beyond
Presenters: Beth Porter, Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance Program, NPS; Bud Cunnally, Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Topic: Learn about the existing trails of our region and participate in a discussion about future trail development and linkages.

Morning Sessions

RECREATION                                   Pavilion #1

9-9:45am  Things to Do and Places to Go Along the Occoquan
Presenter: Leo Smith, Carefree Boat Club
Topics: Boating, fishing, hunting, parks, sights to see along the river.

10-10:45am  Paddling the Occoquan with a Smile
Presenter: Jim Zawlocki, Chesapeake Paddlers Assn
Topics: Seasons, safety, gear, places and events along the Occoquan Water Trail

11-11:45am  Hiking the Trails of the Occoquan Region and Beyond
Presenters: Don Briggs, Superintendent, Potomac National Heritage Trail; Bob Cunnally, Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Topics: Learn about the existing trails of our region and participate in a discussion about future trail development and linkages.

Morning Sessions
Occoquan Regional Park

HISTORY:    Pavilion #2 (near Community Pavilion)

9-9:45am  Earliest Peoples of the Occoquan Region
Presenter: Alice Reagan, NVCC Professor of History
Topic: Learn about the Native American population, culture, and influence on the history of the region and the impact of Europeans on Native American culture.

10-10:45am  John Smith and Beyond
Presenter: Earnie Porta, Occoquan Historical Society
Topic: The modern history of the settlement and development of the region and the Town of Occoquan.

11-11:45am  A Prison...Why Occoquan?
Presenter: Irma Clifton, Workhouse Museum
Topic: The story of the Occoquan Workhouse from its beginnings to its closure in the 1990s and its rebirth as an arts center.

Morning Sessions
Occoquan Regional Park

CONSERVATION: Pavilion #3 (near Boat Launch)

9-9:45am  Water Quality, Is It Safe To Drink?
Presenters: Dr. Tom Grizzard, Va Tech University; Jeannie Bailey, Fairfax Water Authority
Topic: What is the quality of our water and what is clean water?

10-10:45am  Water Ecology, The Living Water
Presenters: Dr. Chris Jones & Dr. Dann Sklarew, George Mason University
Topic: Learn about tidal river water quality and the life that inhabits the tidal river and the bay.

11-11:45am  Our Wonderful Wildlife
Presenters: Vicky Monroe, Fairfax County Biologist; Casey Pitrizzi, NVRPA; Jeff Browning, Delta Water Foul
Topic: Learn about the variety of wildlife that populates our region and their life patterns and habits.

Sign-up for activities.  Space is limited.

Sign-up for activities.  Space is limited

Sign-up for activities.  Space is limited

Morning Sessions

RECREATION                                   Pavilion #1

9-9:45am  Things to Do and Places to Go Along the Occoquan
Presenter: Leo Smith, Carefree Boat Club
Topics: Boating, fishing, hunting, parks, sights to see along the river.

10-10:45am  Paddling the Occoquan with a Smile
Presenter: Jim Zawlocki, Chesapeake Paddlers Assn
Topics: Seasons, safety, gear, places and events along the Occoquan Water Trail

11-11:45am  Hiking the Trails of the Occoquan Region and Beyond
Presenters: Don Briggs, Superintendent, Potomac National Heritage Trail; Bob Cunnally, Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Topics: Learn about the existing trails of our region and participate in a discussion about future trail development and linkages.

Activities

RECREATION:                                                                  

1:45pm  Paddling Bridges Between Counties, Lake Ridge to Fountainhead
Hosted by Chesapeake Paddlers Assoc. & American Canoe Assoc.
Location: Lake Ridge Park Marina

1:45pm  Jump Start Paddling Demo
Hosted by Chesapeake Paddlers Assoc., American Canoe Assoc., & Boy Scouts
Location: Lake Ridge Park Marina

1:45pm  Orienteering for Fun
Hosted by Quantico Orienteering
Location: Occoquan Regional Park

1:45pm  Fire Truck Drafting Demonstration
Hosted by Fairfax Fire Department
Location: Occoquan Regional Park

1:45pm / 3:00pm  Family Fishing Fun (16 & under)
Hosted by Fred Zamon, NVRPA 
Location: Occoquan Regional Park

Morning Sessions

RECREATION                                   Pavilion #1

9-9:45am  Things to Do and Places to Go Along the Occoquan
Presenter: Leo Smith, Carefree Boat Club
Topics: Boating, fishing, hunting, parks, sights to see along the river.

10-10:45am  Paddling the Occoquan with a Smile
Presenter: Jim Zawlocki, Chesapeake Paddlers Assn
Topics: Seasons, safety, gear, places and events along the Occoquan Water Trail

11-11:45am  Hiking the Trails of the Occoquan Region and Beyond
Presenters: Don Briggs, Superintendent, Potomac National Heritage Trail; Bob Cunnally, Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Topics: Learn about the existing trails of our region and participate in a discussion about future trail development and linkages.

Activities

RECREATION:                                                                

1:45pm Hike the Historic Bull Run
Hosted by Bud Cunnally, Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Location: Bull Run-Occoquan Trail - Directions provided upon registration

8am - 4pm  Volksmarch
Hosted by Virginia Volksmarchers
Location: Occoquan Regional Park

1:45pm  S’mores Family Geocaching
Hosted by Prince William Co. Park Authority
Location: Lake Ridge Park - Meet at Pro Shop

CONSERVATION:                                                        

1:45pm  Family Nature Walk
Hosted by George Mason Biology Dept.
Location: Occoquan Regional Park

1:45pm  Wonderful World of Wildlife
Hosted by Vicki Monroe, Fairfax County Biologist
Location: Occoquan Regional Park - Conservation Pavilion

Morning Sessions

RECREATION                                   Pavilion #1

9-9:45am  Things to Do and Places to Go Along the Occoquan
Presenter: Leo Smith, Carefree Boat Club
Topics: Boating, fishing, hunting, parks, sights to see along the river.

10-10:45am  Paddling the Occoquan with a Smile
Presenter: Jim Zawlocki, Chesapeake Paddlers Assn
Topics: Seasons, safety, gear, places and events along the Occoquan Water Trail

11-11:45am  Hiking the Trails of the Occoquan Region and Beyond
Presenters: Don Briggs, Superintendent, Potomac National Heritage Trail; Bob Cunnally, Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Topics: Learn about the existing trails of our region and participate in a discussion about future trail development and linkages.

Activities

CONSERVATION:                                                         

1:45pm / 3:30pm Belmont Bay Water Quality Testing
Hosted by Chris Jones, Alex Graziano, George Mason U.
Location: Belmont Bay Marina

1:45pm / 3:30pm  Stream Life & Biomonitoring
Hosted by Dann Sklarew, Cindy Smith, George Mason University; Joy Greene, Prince William Co. Schools
Location: Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

1:45pm  Walking with a Naturalist
Hosted by Rich Bailey, NVRPA Staff
Location: Fountainhead Park - Central Maintenance Trailhead

HISTORY:                                                    

7:00pm / 8:30pm  Ghost Tours of Occoquan
Hosted by Occoquan Merchants Association
Location: Town of Occoquan - Mamie Davis Park Gazebo

1:45pm  A Glimpse Behind the Bars
Hosted by Workhouse & Workhouse Museum
Location: Occoquan Workhouse Arts Center