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.
Summer Blooms Workshop: Botany and Bloom Series
Where
Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144. Meet at Carriage Barn in Historic Area.
When
July 24, 2021. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Curious about what flowers you see blooming in Sky Meadows' fields during the summer heat? Join us on the second adventure of our Botany and Bloom Series with Shenandoah Chapter Virginia Master Naturalist Paul Guay, and 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, join 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. Workshop fee is $15/adult, $5/child (12 and under), and is payable on arrival. Workshop fee includes parking.
Other details
Extra fee: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-592-3556
Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov