Reddish Knob - First 2008 State Field Trip

This is the first of the Virginia Native Plant Society series of field trips for 2008 to some of the most botanically interesting preserves the state has to offer. We are making these trips yearly events to allow our members to visit some of our preserves, parks and Registry sites with expert guides.

Space is limited and registration is required at least 10 days before the hike. There is a fee of $10 per hike a limit of 20 participants. Only heavy rain will cancel trips.

May 17 (Saturday), 10:30 am to about 3:30 pm. Easy to moderate. Reddish Knob, in the George Washington National Forest is one of the highest peaks in the state at feet, with sweeping views and mountain flora. Members of the Shenandoah Chapter will lead us on a trip along FR 85 South and the side road that leads up to the peak. Both roads are veritable arboreta and are lined with ferns, heath shrubs and many mountainwildflowers such as turkeybeard, Clintonia, gaywings, painted trillium, black cohosh, dwarf crested iris, stargrass, and much more. It was at Reddish Knob that former President Clinton delivered remarks at a "Roadless Lands" event in 1999, when the Roadless Rule in the National Forests was being deliberated.

Field Trip Registration

For all hikes, wear sturdy shoes or boots and be prepared for bugs and sun. Bring water and lunch or snacks.

Directions and meeting places will be provided to registered participants. Please provide your email address for this purpose, or request directions by mail on the form.

Please mail your registration with your field trip choice(s) and check to:

VNPS FIELD TRIPS, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce VA 22620.


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Field trips ($10 each):

____ Reddish Knob
____ Blackwater Ecological Preserve
____ Cypress Bridge Forest

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