Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Backcountry Basics: Earth Connection Series

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144. Meet at the Carriage Barn.

When

March 22, 2020. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Connect with the park's landscape and get a taste of the skills you need to thrive in the backcountry. Participants will join experienced outdoor skills instructor Tim MacWelch on a guided hike to learn the basics of fire starting, edible and medicinal plants, animal tracking, wilderness first aid and more. This free "sneak peek," including a visit to the park's Backcountry Campground, serves as an introduction to the skills learned in greater detail in Tim's Guided Hike Workshops. No registration necessary for this free introductory course. All ages welcome. Held rain or shine. Bring water, dress in layers, and wear sturdy shoes.

Join us for the remainder of the Earth Connection Series:

Backcountry Crash Course: Saturday, April 4 to Sunday, April 5

Spring Wild Edible Plants: Saturday, May 2

Summer Wild Edible Plants: Sunday, June 28

Backcountry Basics: Sunday, July 26

New World, New Plants: Sunday, August 8

Backcountry Crash Course: Saturday, September 12 to Sunday, September 13

Fall Wild Edible Plants: Sunday, November 1

Surviving Through History: Sunday, Dec. 6

To learn more or register for these workshops, visit: http://advancedsurvivaltraining.com.