Wild Plants of SWVA Hike
Where
New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
When
March 16, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a ranger-led hike around Foster Falls learning all about what's blooming and growing around you Tell the difference between a shamrock and sorrel and enjoy hillsides of Dutchman's Britches and Bloodroot.
This easy hike will take visitors through our park's deciduous woodlands along the river granting an opportunity to see some of the New River’s native wildflowers and trees. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring plenty of water.
Please meet at the Depot parking lot at Foster Falls. This hike will be 2.4 miles round trip.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Wild Plants of SWVA Hike - Aug. 18, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Edible and Medicinal Plants of SWVA - Sept. 2, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
September Blooms of SWVA Hike - Sept. 8, 2024. 12:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Harvest Celebration at the Historic Village of Foster Falls - Oct. 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fall Leaf ID Hike - Oct. 14, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Edible and Medicinal Plants of SWVA - Nov. 10, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.