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Nature Hike: Late Summer Wildflowers, Dragonflies & Butterflies of Shenandoah Mountain

8/11/2022

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Date:  Saturday, September 10
Time:  10:00 a.m. 
Location:  Braley Pond Day Use Area
 

Limit: 15 people
PictureGreat Spangled Fritillary, photo by Lynn Cameron
Join Friends of Shenandoah Mountain 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 2 miles round trip, over about 2 hours on mostly level trails.

Bringing binoculars and cameras is strongly suggested.

Please dress for late summer weather and bring plenty to drink in a day pack. Rainy weather would cancel the hike.

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 its amazing natural world.

Questions:  Contact John Holden by email or phone:  434-973-9179

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