See one of the largest great white trillium displays in the world! The Thompson’s Wildlife Management Area in Linden, Virginia is well known for its natural history and is a registry site for the Virginia Native Plant Society. The area is resplendent with many (often rare) wildflowers and trees, including native orchids and a variety of wildlife (such as the imperiled West Virginia White Butterfly). Along the somewhat rocky, two-mile trail learn plant folklore, ethnobotany, natural history, identification, etc. Bring binoculars to view migratory birds. Everyone is invited to share their knowledge. Bring water and a bag lunch.
Directions: Head West on I-66 to the Linden/Front Royal exit. Turn left over the highway and then left again onto VA-55 (you'll see a large gas station straight ahead after the turn). Travel 1-1/2 miles to the hamlet of Linden and make another left onto Freezeland Rd. (County Rd. 638). After about a mile, bear right toward the Blue Mountain Estates. Go about 4 miles up the mountain to parking lot #6 which is near the fire tower (that has the best options for plants). We can meet at the small parking lot located there. Parking limited, carpooling encouraged.
To register, contact Mona Enquist-Johnston, Beltway Chapter Co-Chair, at mogar@cox.net.
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