Nature Hike: Late Summer Wildflowers , Dragonflies & Butterflies of Shenandoah Mountain
Pipevine swallowtail on Cardinal flower Photo © Jeannie Holden
Date: Saturday, September 16
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Braley Pond Day Use Area (See map)
Limit: 15 people
Join us for a summer hike led by a Virginia Master Naturalist and a nature photographer (John and Jeannie Holden) to see the many species of beautiful butterflies and wildflowers that make Shenandoah Mountain home.
This National Forest location has been outstanding for numbers of individuals and species at the end of Summer. Last year at this time there was present a large uncommon and beautiful butterfly at the pond with two Lobelia species in bloom (all in abundant numbers).
Expect to walk about 3 miles on a loop that starts at Braley Pond, passes through a variety of habitats, and returns to the picnic area via Johnson Draft Trail. The hike will take about 2.5 hours on mostly level trails.
Bringing binoculars and cameras is strongly suggested.
Please dress for late summer weather and bring plenty to drink and a snack in a day pack. Rain will cancel the hike. Our rain date is Sunday, Sept. 17.
Pre- registration is required.
There is no charge for these nature hikes, as they are intended to draw public attention to the treasures of Shenandoah Mountain and the need to preserve it’s amazing natural world.
Questions: Contact John Holden by email or phone: 434-973-9179.
This outing is co-sponsored by Friends of Shenandoah Mountain and Virginia Master Naturalists - Headwaters Chapter.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Braley Pond Day Use Area (See map)
Limit: 15 people
Join us for a summer hike led by a Virginia Master Naturalist and a nature photographer (John and Jeannie Holden) to see the many species of beautiful butterflies and wildflowers that make Shenandoah Mountain home.
This National Forest location has been outstanding for numbers of individuals and species at the end of Summer. Last year at this time there was present a large uncommon and beautiful butterfly at the pond with two Lobelia species in bloom (all in abundant numbers).
Expect to walk about 3 miles on a loop that starts at Braley Pond, passes through a variety of habitats, and returns to the picnic area via Johnson Draft Trail. The hike will take about 2.5 hours on mostly level trails.
Bringing binoculars and cameras is strongly suggested.
Please dress for late summer weather and bring plenty to drink and a snack in a day pack. Rain will cancel the hike. Our rain date is Sunday, Sept. 17.
Pre- registration is required.
There is no charge for these nature hikes, as they are intended to draw public attention to the treasures of Shenandoah Mountain and the need to preserve it’s amazing natural world.
Questions: Contact John Holden by email or phone: 434-973-9179.
This outing is co-sponsored by Friends of Shenandoah Mountain and Virginia Master Naturalists - Headwaters Chapter.
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Slaty skimmer. Photo © Jeannie Holden
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