Upcoming Fieldtrips - John Clayton Chapter

Please note that the dates published in The Bulletin were incorrect for our upcoming fieldtrips. The correct dates are listed below.


For more John Clayton Chapter events visit our web site at www.claytonvnps.org.


Saturday, May 2, 10 am – Native Plant Walk at Gloucester Tripetala Site
We're hoping to see the beautiful blooms of the Umbrella Magnolia (Magnolia tripetala) along with maidenhair fern and the state champion mockernut hickory. There are no maintained trails on this site so be prepared for an adventurous walk. Photo of umbrella magnolia by Phillip Merritt.

Please register by calling 804-693-3568 or 757-604-1026 or by emailing claytonsnatives@yahoo.com.


Saturday, May 9, 10:00 am – Native Plant Walk at York River State Park
Take a walk along marshes flowing into the York River with the John Clayton Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society. Plants that may be in bloom include mountain laurel, partridge berry, and trailing arbutus. The walk will be about 1 1/2 miles, fairly rugged and hilly. The York River State Park is located on York River Park Road, off of Riverview Road near Croaker. Meet in front of the visitor's center at the end of the road. There is a park entrance fee of $3.
Please register by calling 757-604-1026 or by emailing claytonsnatives@yahoo.com.

Saturday, May 21, 5:00 pm – Native Plant Walk/Picnic at New Quarter Park
Join us for a short walk and our annual potluck picnic. Mountain laurel is expected to be in bloom. The event is free and open to plant lovers. Please bring a dish to share. New Quarter Park is located in Williamsburg (near the Queens Lake area of York County). For more info visit www.claytonvnps.org or call (757)566-3646.

More Plant Walks coming... check our web site for updates.