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Cypress Swamp Kayak + Brewery
      Tour Name: Cypress Swamp Kayak + Brewery  Beginner friendly kayak paddle. Kayaking a new part of the creek this year. Experience new waters! Navigate the serene waters of the Powhatan Creek cypress swamp, immersing yourself in the beauty of flourishing plants and diverse bird species, concluding your adventure with a refreshing stop...
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What’s Edible in the Forest?
      Tour Name: What’s Edible in the Forest? This foraging “walk in the woods” is led by author Vickie Shufer, author of The Forager’s Handbook and The Everything Guide to Foraging. Vickie, a naturalist and herbalist, will take guests on a magical tour of a mature upland forest with native trees, shrubs, and...
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Butterfly Bliss: Guided Tour, Photography & Pub
      Tour Name: Butterfly Bliss: Guided Tour, Photography & Pub  This tour features Swallowtail Tales! Join us on a Swallowtail butterfly expedition, guided by an expert naturalist Maurice Cullen. Time for photography and pub delights. This is a public tour. It is also available as a private customizable group tour for up to...
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Embracing Native Botany
  Tour Name: Embracing Native Botany  This is a public tour. It is also available as a private customizable group tour for up to 16 people. Email info@TheNatureBus.com to arrange. TOUR DATE: Saturday, June 8, 2024 (Rain date is Sunday, June 9) Before purchasing your ticket, be sure you can go on the actual tour...
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Cruise the River “Electric” Style!
      Tour Name: Cruise the River “Electric” Style! (This is a public tour. You can also book this tour as a private group tour for up to 16 people in two boats. Send email to info@TheNatureBus.com) TOUR DATE: Saturday, July 13, 2024 (Rain date is Sunday, July 14th) Before purchasing your ticket, be...
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Great Dismal Swamp: A History Tour
      Great Dismal Swamp: A History Tour  Hosted by a PhD historian as your guide! This is a public tour. It is also available as a private customizable group tour for up to 16 people. Email info@TheNatureBus.com to arrange. TOUR DATE: Saturday, March 23 (Rain date is Sunday, March 24) Before purchasing your...
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What’s “SUP”? Stand Up Paddleboard & Brewery
      Tour: What’s “SUP”?  Stand Up Paddleboard & Brewery BEGINNER friendly! Lesson included. Eastern Shore Wildlife Refuge. You’ll LOVE the nature! DATE: Saturday, July 27, 2024 Rain-date: Sunday, July 28 Before purchasing your ticket, be sure you can go on the actual date and the rain date. This rain date is an alternate...
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Drop-In at Tinkergarten Camp (June 3-6)
DROP-IN at Tinkergarten “Camp” (June 3-6) We are super excited for you to join us! So happy you will “drop-in” for one or more classes! The drop-in fee is $60/child/2 hour class. Meet us at First Landing State Park. 10am – 12:15. Be sure you BRING your printed ticket to class to show that you...
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Nature Quest TEEN Camp (ages 13-15) June 24-28
    NATURE QUEST TEEN CAMP (ages 13-15) June 24-28 *AGES 13-15 by teacher recommendation; ONLY 16 CAMPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED for this extra special opportunity. STOP HERE AND READ THIS BEFORE PAYING FOR THIS CAMP: Please ONLY register when “accepted” to the program. After we receive a teacher recommendation for your teen, it will...
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Nature “Camp” (ages 1-7 with adult): Tinkergarten Forest Class
NATURE “CAMP” (ages 1-7 with adult): Tinkergarten Forest Class The TINKERGARTEN national curriculum (Tinkergarten.com) is designed for ages 1-7. Older children take on leadership roles, and adore the little explorers. The littles look up to older explorers and follow their lead. It works. Beautifully. Monday through Thursday (4-day week), each morning 9:30 am – 12:30-ish...
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