Following a brief introduction to the project and the history of soapstone mining in Schuyler in the Visitor Center, we will take to the main trail. Along the way, we may find Shooting stars, Rue anemone, Pussytoes, Wild columbine, Green and gold, Dwarf larkspur, Wild geranium, Alumroot, Bluets, Dwarf crested iris, Golden ragwort, Native phlox, […]
Noted Virginia Wildflowers blogger Cynthia Wood will lead a walk along the Quarry Gardens' main trail in search of Wood anemone, Pussytoes, Wild columbine, Green and gold, Dwarf larkspur, Wild geranium, Alumroot, Bluets, Dwarf crested iris, Golden ragwort, Native phlox, Mayapple, Solomon’s seal, Wild pink, Bladdernut, Spring beauty, Foamflower, Mountain and Perfoliated bellworts, Heartleaf, Golden […]
Armand Thieblot, co-owner of the Quarry Gardens, will lead this tour. In the Visitor Center, he will introduce the QGs project and the history of soapstone mining. Then he will lead a walk along the main trail around the quarries where may found Virginia bluebells, Marsh marigolds, Dwarf larkspurs, Dwarf crested irises, Wild geraniums, and […]
Tour and picnic
Tour and picnic
Tour of restoration
Armand Thieblot, co-owner of the Quarry Gardens, will lead this tour. In the Visitor Center, he will introduce the QGs project and the history of soapstone mining. Then he will lead a walk along the main trail around the quarries where may found Wild columbine, Marsh marigolds, Dwarf larkspurs, Fringe tree, Wild geranium, Alumroot, Solomon's […]
Training class field trip
Noted birder Leigh Surdukowski will lead this early morning ramble along and around the QGs trails in search of avian residents and spring migrants. Leigh co-founded the Monticello Bird Club and also leads walks for the Ivy Creek Foundation, UVA Olli classes, and Master Naturalists. A Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, lover of native plants, former […]
Picnic and trail walk
All-day tour and lunch
Lori Schwabenhausen
The Thieblots, co-owners of the Quarry Gardens, will lead this tour. In the Visitor Center, Armand will introduce the QGs project and the history of soapstone mining. Bernice will lead a walk along the main trail around the quarries where we may find Virginia bluebells, Marsh marigolds, Dwarf larkspurs, Dwarf crested irises, Wild geraniums, and […]
Meeting and foray.
Guided walk
Garden Club tour
Field trip
Workshop
Training class field trip
Armand Thieblot, co-owner of the Quarry Gardens, will lead this tour. In the Visitor Center, he will introduce the QGs project and the history of soapstone mining. Then he will lead a walk along the main trail around the quarries. Among the plant communities, look for Pussytoes, Woodland stonecrop, Rattlesnake weed, Prickly pear cactus, Sundrops, Indian […]