Virtual Ranger Program: Plants

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Duration:
42 minutes, 16 seconds

Master Naturalist and long-time Park Volunteer, Jack Price, leads us on a journey of discovery up Hawksbill Mountain.

 
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Duration:
43 minutes, 41 seconds

Guest Naturalist Kristin Zimet leads us on a beautiful and informative journey down the Mill Prong Trail to discover what is, and will be, blooming as spring forges ahead in Shenandoah.

 
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Duration:
27 minutes, 14 seconds

The fog moved in and out around Millers Head trail near Skyland. Ranger Mara is still finding wildflowers to share!

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Duration:
27 minutes, 55 seconds

Join Ranger Mara as she searches for spring blossoms in and around the Hoovers' historic presidential getaway.

 
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Duration:
16 minutes, 21 seconds

Some flowers old, some flowers new, something violets, something bluets! Ranger Mara is trekking down the Madison Run Fire Road in search of new wildflowers to show and tell.

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Duration:
12 minutes, 43 seconds

Take a Virtual Wildflower Walk with Ranger Mara. Learn about a few of the more than 850 species of flowering plants that grow in Shenandoah National Park as they race to bloom before overhead trees become fully leafed out and block the sunlight on the forest floor.

 
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Duration:
10 minutes, 6 seconds

If this video has poisoned your mind, we recommend clearing your head by going on a hike in the park! You can enjoy it now that you're aware of what plants are out to get you.

 
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Duration:
8 minutes, 16 seconds

The American Chestnuts are dying out, but Ranger Pete knows a few locations where they can still be found. Listen as he shares this tree's history in the park.

Last updated: December 21, 2022

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Shenandoah National Park
3655 U.S. Highway 211 East

Luray, VA 22835

Phone:

540 999-3500
Emergency Phone: 1-800-732-0911

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