# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Naturalist Week: River Detectives (Aquatic Macroinvertebrates)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Look underwater to see what organisms live in the New River! During Naturalist Week you can join expert naturalists each day for a new theme packed with discovery and adventure; perfect for all ages. Come learn, explore, and connect with nature in new and exciting ways. Hands-on activities, expert talks, and outdoor adventures await!

Monday: Caving & Cave Ecosystems with Scientist, Penelope Vorster
Tuesday: Freshwater Mussels & Snorkeling with Aquatic Biologist, Tiffany Leach
Wednesday:  Geology & Rock Formations with Program Director and State Geologist, Matthew Heller
Thursday: Moth Night with Rangers
Friday: River Detectives with Naturalist, Brooks Lindamood

Friday, July 31: River Detectives with Naturalist Brooks Lindamood
(12-1 pm)

Come out to explore the New River, get your feet wet, and see what organisms live underwater!
Using the river as a laboratory, a naturalist will lead the search under rocks for aquatic life and discover how these critters (aquatic macroinvertebrates) can help us determine the health of the river. 

Bring water and snacks. Wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet and bring a change of clothes. 

This program is weather permitting, check the website for any cancellations. 

Meeting location: Outside the Discovery Center in the Historic Foster Falls Village.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/max-meadows/naturalist-week-river-detectives-aquatic-macroinvertebrates/200030420088238
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, meetups, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Max Meadows
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Discovery Center - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
- **lat**: 36.88378
- **long**: -80.85291
- **full address**: Discovery Center - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360, 116 Orphanage Dr, Max Meadows, VA 24360-3067, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Naturalist Week: River Detectives (Aquatic Macroinvertebrates) being held?
  - **A:** Naturalist Week: River Detectives (Aquatic Macroinvertebrates) takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Discovery Center - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360, 116 Orphanage Dr, Max Meadows, VA 24360-3067, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Naturalist Week: River Detectives (Aquatic Macroinvertebrates)?
  - **A:** Naturalist Week: River Detectives (Aquatic Macroinvertebrates) is organized by Friends of New River Trail.

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