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Autumn Wildflower Walk
08/31/2024 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Fries hosts fall wildflower walk
Saturday, August 31, 2024
The town of Fries will hold its second annual fall wildflower walk on Saturday, August 31, beginning at 9:30 a.m., to showcase more than two dozen spectacular flowering plant species.
There is no charge for admission and no registration required. Just show up. The tour begins on foot at the Fries Depot, 510 Riverview Ave., Fries. That is the start of the New River Trail State Park, where the tour takes place.
The wildflower walk will be led by local naturalist Ashley DeCarme, who has worked for Virginia State Parks and Virginia’s Natural Heritage Program. She currently teaches science and technology at Grayson County High School, and also leads the spring wildflower walks sponsored by the town of Fries.
Her focus will be on plants that bloom in late summer and early fall, and how each species is affected by both its physical environment and by other plants, animals, and human activities in the area. Featured plants will include evening primrose, common sneezeweed, frost aster and eastern prickly pear.
The pace will be leisurely, with frequent stops. Organizers of the walk will supply a souvenir checklist for plant identification and reference.
For information contact Fries tourism at friesevents@gmail.com or 276-235-9294. For lodging options see www.friesva.com.
