Discover creek critters up close March 27

Join the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Purcellville Tree and Environment Sustainability Committee, and the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Stream Team on Sunday, March 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. to observe creek critters up close and personal at the Chapman DeMary Trail.

The South Fork Catoctin Creek, part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, runs along the Chapman DeMary Trail. Creek critters that live in this stream include water penny larva, dragonfly nymphs, mayfly nymphs, crayfish, hellgrammites, and clams. 

Learn about the natural history of these and other creek critters, how to identify them, and how they can help us determine the health of a stream.  Register online to attend this event. 

The Discover Nature’s Secrets guided nature activities are held the last Sunday of each month. Learn more and register online on the Monthly Nature Walks page in the Events and Activities section of the Town of Purcellville’s website at www.PurcellvilleVa.gov.