About the Martinsville-Henry County Community Nature Initiative

With the support of The Harvest Foundation of the Piedmont, Virginia Museum of Natural History and its partners, Dr. Denny Casey and Tamara Poles developed a new nature and outdoor initiative entitled the Martinsville Henry County Community Nature Initiative (MHC CNI). The CNI will serve as a clearinghouse for environmental information, use nature as a way to stimulate learning, develop opportunities for quality family time in the outdoors, and position VMNH as a leader in environmental education. CNI will serve as a means to provide hands-on, real-world opportunities for children, educators, and families to increase appreciation for nature and as an effective means to better understand and address community environmental issues.

Click the above CNI logo for official website and to access your Earth Week Passport!

Earth Week 2010 Highlights

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

TACO Week Activities

Friday September 24: Screen on the Green at Hooker Field


Saturday, September 25: Community Events

Oktoberfest, Arts and Crafts show, and a Car Show taking place throughout the day in Uptown Martinsville.


Monday, September 27: Step it up with Art

Get Artsy with Activate at 6 p.m. Jack Dalton Park! This activity is for all ages.


Wednesday, September 29: Doodle Bugs!

"Jungle to Jungle"

10 a.m and 3 p.m. Join us on a jungle safari. Investigate the latest exhibit featuring a lion, zebras, and antelopes with a binocular craft. Pre-registration is required by calling 276 634 4185, $5 per child.



Thursday, September 30: After School Playtime

3 to 5 p.m at J. Frank Wilson Park for all ages. A light snack will be provided.

Saturday, October 2: Community Open Park Day!
Participants can enjoy a fun day at the park with organizations who contribute to the beautification and education in our community parks.

10 a.m.-Noon: Creepy Crawlies Special Saturday Program
Ages 8-11. Learn which insects make slime and make your own! Pre-registration is required no later than Wednesday September 29, at 276 634 4185, $5 per child. Located at J. Frank Wilson Park. Meet at the stone shelter.

Noon-2p.m: Park Green Up
Join the Friends of Wilson Park and the Southwestern Piedmont Master Naturalists in the park. Help take care of this community gem by gardening, removing invasive species, and other projects.

3-4:30 p.m: Gravely Graves
Kids and adults join a VMNH educator at the Gravely Nature Preserve for a cemetery "scavenger hunt" using the information on the headstones! Pre-registration is required no later than Wednesday September 29, at 276 634 4185, $5 per child.
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