College of Natural Resources and Environment Faculty-led Meetups
Join us for these exciting hikes this fall!
Please be sure to wear appropriate hiking shoes and bring energy snacks to keep you fueled on the trail.
Pandapas Pond
Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9–11 a.m.
College of Natural Resources and Environment tree physiology specialist John Seiler (a.k.a. Dr. Dendro) will lead a hike at Pandapas Pond, one of the U.S. Forest Service’s most popular recreational areas, for a casual walk on easy trails. Seiler will discuss ecological processes that are driving ecosystem changes around the pond, and hikers will be able to discuss —and taste —common and unique tree species found in the area.
Virginia Tech Blacksburg Campus
Friday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
The trees of Virginia Tech hold an important place on campus and within the hearts of Hokies everywhere. Join the college's lab specialist, John Peterson ’94, for a three-mile hike through campus. Hikers will learn about the diversity of the more than 11,000 trees on campus and the legacy they represent while enjoying the beauty of fall in Blacksburg. This is not a traditional hike, but good walking shoes are encouraged.
Bald Knob and War Spur at Mountain Lake Conservancy
Sunday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
College of Natural Resources and Environment Geography Instructor Stewart Scales ‘09, ‘11 will lead two of the most popular hikes in the area! Hikers will learn about the history of Mountain Lake and local geology, landforms, and flora as they take in beautiful views of West Virginia and the New River Valley, as well as Virginia’s largest distribution of American Chestnuts. Hikers will travel about four miles total at the two locations, including a steep ascent of .4 miles.
For questions, please contact the Office of Special Events at SpecialEventsOffice@vt.edu or 540-231-5027.