The Marine Science Consortium
...hands-on, feet-wet education
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Bicycling the Eastern Shore of Virginia
Road Scholar Program # 18032
Explore Virginia’s gorgeous Eastern Shore by bike. Join a small group of like-minded adventurers for a scenic journey, full of interesting learning opportunities and unique wildlife. Venture along the biking trails of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague National Seashore as you learn about the ecology and natural history of the island. Pedal to the Wallops Island Navy and NASA facility to learn about dune ecology at a deserted and pristine beach restricted to the public. Travel across the Eastern Shore Peninsula from the Atlantic Ocean to the Chesapeake Bay and visit 200 year old historic sites. Wild Ponies, Egrets and Horseshoe Crabs all await you on the Eastern Shore of Virginia!
Participants will bike approx: 9-27 miles, 3-5 hours a day at a moderate pace with frequent stops for natural interpretation and visits to historical sites. Biking routes are paved bucolic country roads on mostly flat terrain. Group biking style with pacesetter, sweep rider and fully stocked sag wagon. Participants are encouraged to bring their own hybrid or road bike, helmet and rain gear. Rentals are available for additional fee by contacting the program provider.
Sample Schedule
Day 1- Monday
3:00-5:00 PM Check in with the Coordinator at MSC
5:00-6:00 PM Group welcome and Introductions
6:00 PM Dinner in MSC's Dining Hall
6:45 PM Schedule Overview and Bike Check and Video
Day 2-Tuesday
7:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Dining Hall
8:30 AM Ride Preparation
9:15 PM Depart for Chincoteague / Field Lecture
12:00 PM Grill Out Lunch at Memorial Park
12:45 PM CNWR
6:00-6:45 PM Dinner in MSC's Dining Hall
6:45 PM Evening Speaker
Day 4- Wednesday
7:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Dining Hall
8:30 AM Depart for Wachapreague, VA
9:45 AM All Day Ride /Field Lectures and Historical Sites
4:45 PM Dinner Out
7:30 PM Evening Entertainment
Day 6- Thursday
7:30 AM Breakfast in MSC's Dining Hall
8:30 AM Depart for Wallops Island Ride
12:00 PM Lunch in the MSC's Dining Hall
12:30 AM Check out
The Marine Science Consortium 34001 Mill Dam Road Wallops Island, VA 23337 757-824-5636 Email: mscva@msconsortium.org
2012 Program Dates
05/07/2012 - 05/10/2012 05/21/2012 - 05/24/2012 10/15/2012 - 10/18/2012
11/05/2012 - 11/08/2012
Program Cost :$421
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