Public invited to attend beginner bike ride on June 2nd

This coming Monday, June 2nd, the "Divas" will host a beginner ride at the Patriot Centre Industrial Complex. Instead of meeting at Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC) we will meet at the Patriot Centre at Beaver Creek at 6pm. Turn off of Kings Mountain Road into the Patriot Centre onto Beaver Creek Drive (next to Arrington Motorsports). Go past Hanes Brand and turn right into the gravel parking lot directly across the street from Bassett Plant 11 just before you get to Nautica Way. We will ride around on the nice smooth paved roads in the industrial complex. It will be relatively flat, little traffic at that time of day, and no dogs. More experienced riders may join us and ride to PHCC, the Martinsville Reservoir and/or do the Terry's Mountain Loop if desired. Contact susanperkins@iglide.net for more information.

Public invited to attend beginner bike ride on June 2nd

This coming Monday, June 2nd, the "Divas" will host a beginner ride at the Patriot Centre Industrial Complex. Instead of meeting at Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC) we will meet at the Patriot Centre at Beaver Creek at 6pm. Turn off of Kings Mountain Road into the Patriot Centre onto Beaver Creek Drive (next to Arrington Motorsports). Go past Hanes Brand and turn right into the gravel parking lot directly across the street from Bassett Plant 11 just before you get to Nautica Way. We will ride around on the nice smooth paved roads in the industrial complex. It will be relatively flat, little traffic at that time of day, and no dogs. More experienced riders may join us and ride to PHCC, the Martinsville Reservoir and/or do the Terry's Mountain Loop if desired. Contact susanperkins@iglide.net for more information.

DRBA in the Media

Check out DRBA's latest coveage in the Martinsville Bulletin...

Warner Participates in Trout Release
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=13947&back=archives

New Nature Trail Leads to Family's Heritage
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=13992&back=archives

DRBA in the Media

Check out DRBA's latest coveage in the Martinsville Bulletin...

Warner Participates in Trout Release
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=13947&back=archives

New Nature Trail Leads to Family's Heritage
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=13992&back=archives

DRBA to Present Program on Local History

Ridgeway, VA—Can you imagine having to go outside to get a glass of water, or only eating foods that you grew? We often take our modern conveniences for granted.

On Saturday, May 24th, take a walk back in time as the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) presents “Life on the Burgess Plantation.” The free program will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Richard P. Gravely, Jr. Nature Preserve on Eggleston Falls Road in Ridgeway.

John Burgess 7th, great-grandson of former plantation owner John Henry Burgess, will share stories about his family’s history and explain what life was like on their Henry County plantation in the 1800’s. All ages are invited to attend the program.

Following Mr. Burgess’ presentation, a guided walking tour of the nature preserve, including the Burgess family cemetery, will be given by Jennifer Doss of the Dan River Basin Association. For more information on the program, please contact Jennifer Doss, DRBA’s Rivers & Trails Project Manager, at 276-634-2545 or jdoss@danriver.org.

DRBA to Present Program on Local History

Ridgeway, VA—Can you imagine having to go outside to get a glass of water, or only eating foods that you grew? We often take our modern conveniences for granted.

On Saturday, May 24th, take a walk back in time as the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) presents “Life on the Burgess Plantation.” The free program will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Richard P. Gravely, Jr. Nature Preserve on Eggleston Falls Road in Ridgeway.

John Burgess 7th, great-grandson of former plantation owner John Henry Burgess, will share stories about his family’s history and explain what life was like on their Henry County plantation in the 1800’s. All ages are invited to attend the program.

Following Mr. Burgess’ presentation, a guided walking tour of the nature preserve, including the Burgess family cemetery, will be given by Jennifer Doss of the Dan River Basin Association. For more information on the program, please contact Jennifer Doss, DRBA’s Rivers & Trails Project Manager, at 276-634-2545 or jdoss@danriver.org.

Trout in the Classroom Trout Release 2008

Dates: May and June
Time: 9:30 am till 1 pm
Location: Smith River at Bassett Historic Center, Bassett, VA

Come join local students as they release brown trout fingerlings into the Smith River. Students involved in the Trout in the Classroom Program raised these trout from eggs to fingerlings in classroom tanks. These exciting events are the culmination of 6 months of caring for over 100 trout in each tank located in over 22 school classroom throughout a 4 county area of Southwest , VA. Releases will be held on the following dates between 9:30 and 1:00 pm. The public is invited to attend.

The release area is a large grassy bank behind the Bassett Area Historical Center in Basset Virginia, across from the Blue Ridge Regional Library. Please park in the Library parking lot and walk across to the release site.

Trout Release Schedule 2008

May 15: Trinity- Patrick County
May 16: Axton- Henry County, Carver-Henry County, Carlisle-Henry County
May 21: Irisburg- Henry County, Martinsville Middle
May 23: Mt Olivet- Henry County
May 29: Laurel Park- Henry County, Rich Acres- Henry County
May 30: Fieldale / Collins- Henry County, Tunstall- Pittsylvania County
June 5: Albert Harris- Martinsville City School
June 6: Henry School- Franklin County

Release Site: Smith River at Bassett Historical Center River Front, Bassett, VA