September Native Plant Walk

Mary Lee Epps

Phil Stokes will lead a walk searching out late summer wildflowers and fruits--asters, goldenrods, and thoroughworts should be blooming.  We'll see the colorful and highly unusual flower of horsemint (Monarda punctata).   We may also see the fruits of spicebush, persimmon, and jack-in-the-pulpit, along with various nuts and seeds.  Co-sponsored with the Jefferson Chapter, Virginia Native Plant Society.  Meet by the kiosk near the parking lot on 9/16 at 9:00 AM. Free and open to the public