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Forest Foraging

Location of Mason Neck State Park in Virginia

Where

Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079.
Bay View Trailhead

When

March 22, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Plants are far more than just part of park's scenery, many plants have a wide variety of uses for humans. Dozens of plants we see every day can be used for food or medicine if you know how! Virginia is host to countless native plants that are edible or medicinal and have been used by humans for centuries. From big fruit trees like apples and persimmons, to small flowers like violets and dandelions, plenty of common plants have uses that might surprise you. Come to our forest foraging hike and learn how you can get more out of nature!

Milkweed 

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 703-339-2385
Email Address: MasonNeck@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Volunteer Events

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