Virginia Wildflower Walk

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Town of Fries

FRIES—Wildflower lovers are invited to join a free wildflower walk on Saturday, April 22, 2023, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The walk will cover about a mile each way on the New River Trail State Park pathway, starting at the Dixon Ferry low-water bridge between Galax and Fries, Va.

There is no charge for admission and no registration required. Just show up. Participants should park at the New River Outdoor Adventures parking lot, 5785 Fries Rd., Galax, where refreshments will be served after the walk.

The wildflower walk is led by local naturalist Ashley DeCarme, who has studied native Appalachian plant life and currently teaches environmental studies at Grayson County (Va.) High School. She will be concentrating on the identification of beautiful spring “ephemerals” like trillium, Dutchmen’s breeches, May apple and many more, including flowering trees and shrubs as well.

The pace will be leisurely, in order to stop frequently along the way and learn about the various wildflowers that bloom at the beginning of spring. Organizers of the walk will supply a souvenir checklist for plant identification.

For information contact Nan Chase at friesevents@gmail.com or 276-235-9294. For lodging options see www.friesva.com.