Adventure Series 2010

For all ages. Suffering from cabin fever? Join us for this series of slide presentations celebrating the great outdoors! Speakers will present their own experiences from at home in Virginia, across America, and around the world. The series concludes with some spectacular short films on mountain culture! Locations are listed below and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Information: Dee Donnelly, 501-5147 or Hallie Boisseau, 501-5807. 

 

The James River
Fri, Mar 5, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Henrico County Administration Board Room. Free!

The James River is one of the area's most treasured resources. This asset was highlighted in a series titled the "James River Journal" by environmental reporter Rex Springston and photographer P. Kevin Morley. This ran in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from November 2008 through October 2009 and has since been made into a book: "James River Journal: A Year in the Life of a River." Join us as Springston and Morley present their series, as well as other environmental issues pertaining to the river that runs through our backyards.
Photo credit: P. Kevin Morely/Richmond Times-Dispatch

Christmas in Patagonia
Fri, Mar 12, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Henrico County Administration Board Room. Free!

During Christmas 2008, students and faculty from Longwood University embarked on an adventure of a lifetime! The group trekked among the blue lakes, vast glaciers, and amazing granite spires of Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile. Then it was off to Pucon, Chile, to climb an active volcano, zip-line through the trees, and visit remote areas by horseback and mountain bike. The group volunteered with the Mapuche tribe and built trails with CONAF (National Park System). Hear all about this spectacular adventure! Presented by Dr. Rená Koesler of Longwood University and Dan Caston of Ferrum College. 

 

An Evening With Mountainfilm
Fri, Mar 26, 7-9:30 p.m.
Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Free!

Each year in Telluride, Colorado, Mountainfilm celebrates cultures unique to mountain communities with an international rendezvous of legendary mountaineers, environmentalists, filmmakers, authors, scientists, and artists. The mission of Mountainfilm is to educate and inspire audiences about issues that matter, cultures worth exploring, and environments worth preserving. Don't miss this opportunity to view incredible outdoor films!