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Flying Dragons and Damsels

Flying Dragons and Damsels

On Saturday September 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Odonata enthusiast Cindy Andrews will give her stunning presentation of dragonflies and damselflies in the Quarry Gardens classroom—and then lead a trail walk to the damp and flowery places where these flying jewels may be...

To Unearth the Unexpected

To Unearth the Unexpected

Thirty-two Nelson County campers in grades three to six made a field trip to The Quarry Gardens on Friday, August 19, for lessons in geology and habitat restoration. The morning session included an introduction to historic soapstone mining and the QGs project, a tour...

Making Caterpillars Glow — August 26

Making Caterpillars Glow — August 26

Did you know that caterpillars glow under ultraviolet light? In fact, using a UV flashlight makes them easier to find in the wild. And many are more active at night.   At the Quarry Gardens on August 26 from 6 to 8 p.m., Courtney McLaughlin, former Director of...

The Golden Season

The Golden Season

The Digital Atlas of the Flora of Virginia lists 21 species of goldenrod (Solidago) native to Nelson County. Twelve may be found at The Quarry Gardens, blooming from mid-summer through October. Early goldenrod (Solidago juncea) is blooming now. The featured image of...

Dragons and Damsels, Oh My!

Dragons and Damsels, Oh My!

On Wednesday July 12 from 10 a.m. to noon, Odonata enthusiast Cindy Andrews will give a presentation on dragonflies and damselflies in the Quarry Gardens classroom—and then lead a trail walk to the damp and flowery places where they fly. There are many reasons to like...

Fern Walk with Devin Floyd

Fern Walk with Devin Floyd

On Saturday morning, July 8, join Devin Floyd for a fern walk at The Quarry Gardens at Schuyler. Every ecosystem type in the Piedmont region hosts several fern species—drifts of hairy lipfern in the barrens, cinnamon and royal ferns in the wetlands, and a tremendous...