Field & Forest walk through history July 27 at state forest, national battlefield

The first ever Field and Forest Walk Through History will be held Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Manassas National Battlefield and Conway Robinson State Forest in Gainesville.  The free walking tour will start at the Brawner Farm parking lot at the Manassas National Battlefield Park.

This two-mile interpretive walk will highlight local historical events of the Civil War and provide information about management and conservation of natural resources. 

Representatives from the National Park Service, Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Cooperative Extension will discuss the region’s forests, fields, wildlife and history.

From there, participants will follow the Snyder-Jones connector trail between the Battlefield and into the Conway Robinson State Forest. Transportation from the Conway Robinson State Forest will be provided back to Brawner Farm.

People participating in the tour are strongly encouraged to bring proper walking shoes, long pants, sunscreen and plenty of water.

Virginia Link to Education About Forests (LEAF) summer intern Ashley Little organized the event as a part of her internship requirements. 

Virginia LEAF is a partnership of the Manassas National Battlefield/National Park Service, the Virginia Department of Forestry, Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Virginia Cooperative Extension.  This partnership promotes natural resource education by utilizing venues that promote heritage and recreation.

For more information, call the Northern District Natural Resources Extension Program at 540-948-6881.