After seven years of citizen input, organizing, and research, the long-awaited “Rocky Knob Project” has acquired land in the bi-county region near the Rocky Knob Recreation Area, around Parkway Milepost 170...The public is invited to a Grand Opening Event to be held September 22, 2012, from 10 to 4 at the newly-acquired site...
On September 22, from 10 AM to 4 PM members and visitors will see displays of Phase 1 and 2 site use plans, which include hiking trails connecting with those already in place in the Rocky Knob Recreation Area, educational demonstrations and displays in collaboration with sister nonprofits, and outdoors educational installations...
Until then, the public is invited to visit existing facilities on September 22 and celebrate with the group the acquisition of a place for the vision to take root. A variety of activities will be available to visitors beginning at 10 AM, with a short ceremony around 11, and visitors welcome to stay until 4 PM. Mark your calendars and contact Lee Chichester at falconer@swva.net or Steve Swartz at steveswartz44@gmail.com for directions and details.
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