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Free Bird Watching, Conservation and Murder Mystery Programs on the Blue Ridge Parkway June 1-2

May 25, 2012. Join a park ranger to learn how William Linville and his son would give their lives near the river’s end, to find out the name of that bird that gets up at 5 a.m. to sing into your window, and to learn about species conservation efforts. Each program is free to the public and are about 45 minutes in length.

 

Learn about bird watching and listening at the Linville Falls Campground Amphitheatre – Milepost 316 on Friday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m. Camping gives visitors a chance to see and hear unfamiliar wildlife. Especially at sunrise and late in the day the birds are loud and visible. So, what is that bird making so much noise first thing in the morning? The program is approximately 45 minutes in length.

 

Learn about species conservation at the Crabtree Falls Campground Amphitheater- Milepost 340 on Friday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m. What do Black Bear, Wild Turkey, White-tailed Deer and the American Chestnut have in common? All are conservation successes, once nearly extinct, through conservation efforts all are back and thriving. The program is approximately 45 minutes in length.

 

Solve the Mountain Murder Mysteries at Linville Falls Campground Amphitheater – Milepost 316 on Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. Pushing deep into the wilderness, William Linville and his son would give their lives near the river and the spectacular waterfall that still bears their names today. Join the ranger to learn how they met their tragic end. The program is approximately 45 minutes in length.

 

Learn about bird watching and listening at Crabtree Falls Campground Amphitheatre – Milepost 340 on Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. Camping gives visitors a chance to see and hear unfamiliar wildlife. Especially at sunrise and late in the day the birds are loud and visible. So, what is that bird making so much noise first thing in the morning? The program is approximately 45 minutes in length.