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Summer Blooms Workshop: Botany and Bloom Series

Location of Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144.
Carriage Barn in the Historic Area

When

Aug. 3, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Curious about what flowers you see blooming in Sky Meadows' fields during the summer heat? Join Shenandoah Chapter Virginia Master Naturalist Paul Guay on an adventure to discover the beauty and diversity of summer blooms. Begin in the park's Carriage Barn with an informative introductory presentation on summer-blooming flowers, their associated pollinators, tips and tricks to their identification and more. Following the presentation, enjoy an approximate 3-mile guided hike through the park's flower-filled meadows, culminating at the Piedmont Environmental Council's Memorial Overlook, a hot spot for a diversity of summer blooms. Bring water and lunch to eat along the trail, dress appropriately and wear sturdy shoes.

A butterfly rests on a large thistle plant

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-592-3556
Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov