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Edible and Medicinal Plants

Location of New River Trail State Park in Virginia

Where

New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Discovery Center - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360

When

June 18, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Do you know how many common "weeds" have historic use as food and medicine? Want to learn how to read a field guide? Come learn about the most common backyard plants that have more uses than you might think. 

This is a drop-in program, so feel free to swing by anytime between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. 

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Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

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