Despite the cool and dry conditions prior to the 2018 Shenandoah Mountain Wildflower Walks on April 28th, three groups of walkers found many species and had a great time in the woods of George Washington National Forest. Prescribed burns scheduled for the Hone Quarry area required us to consider alternative walks, but in the end…
It’s that time of year! The Headwaters Master Naturalists join the likes of the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at JMU, Wild Virginia, and the Shenandoah National Park in offering guided Wildflower Walks to the public. With just a short season for these ephemeral beauties, the more opportunities to get out to experience their magic, the…
On Saturday, April 29th, the Headwaters Master Naturalists led three wildflower walks on trails on Shenandoah Mountain. Nearly 50 participants and 15 master naturalists hit the trails in search of spring wild flowers. Highlights from the three trails include: Dowell’s Draft Trail (moved from Braley’s Pond due to fish stocking at the pond): Trailing Arbutus…
Shenandoah Mountain Wildflower Walks 2016 enjoyed a record turn out and pleasant weather. Thanks to the dozen Headwaters Master Naturalists and the 47 wildflower enthusiasts who joined us for the 2016 Shenandoah Mountain Wildflower Walks on April 30th! Though the weather threatened rain, that was no deterrent to seeing some of the great spring wildflowers…
Thanks to everyone who was part of the Shenandoah Mountain Wildflower Walks 2016! A great turn out with many lovely discoveries. Find some of them in Friends of Shenandoah Mountain’s facebook album: Wildflower Walks a Success! Mark your calendar for Shenandoah Mountain Wildflower Walks 2017: Saturday, April 29, 2017. Wildflower Walks on Shenandoah Mountain Saturday,…
Virginia Master Naturalists Headwaters Chapter 