Braley Pond group. Photo by Carl Drom The 4th annual Shenandoah Mountain Wildflower Walks, held on April 30, were a big success. Headwaters Master Naturalists organized and led the hikes, which were co-sponsored by Friends of Shenandoah Mountain, Virginia Native Plant Society - Shenandoah Chapter, and the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at JMU. This year hikes were held at Hone Quarry, North River Gorge, and Braley Pond. Attendance was the best ever with over 50 people participating, including young families in all three groups.
North River Gorge group. Photo by Malcolm Cameron Each hike had a special attraction. The Hone Quarry group hiked to a scenic waterfall. The North River Gorge group walked across a swinging bridge and saw the rugged beauty of North River Gorge, which is eligible to be a National Scenic River. The Braley Pond group enjoyed the special beauty of the pond itself, one of the most scenic spots in the George Washington National Forest. In addition to viewing wildflowers, participants heard a wide variety of birds, such as the Scarlet tanager, Northern parula, Rose-breasted grosbeak, and many warblers and vireos.
The Wildflower Walks are a great way to give people of all ages an opportunity to learn what's special about Shenandoah Mountain in terms of biodiversity, scenic beauty, and importance as a water resource for the Shenandoah Valley and beyond.
Headwaters Master Naturalists is already planning for the 5th Annual Shenandoah Mountain Wildflower Walks, to be held on April 29, 2017. Mark your calendars!
The Wildflower Walks are a great way to give people of all ages an opportunity to learn what's special about Shenandoah Mountain in terms of biodiversity, scenic beauty, and importance as a water resource for the Shenandoah Valley and beyond.
Headwaters Master Naturalists is already planning for the 5th Annual Shenandoah Mountain Wildflower Walks, to be held on April 29, 2017. Mark your calendars!
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