QGs' co-founder Armand Thieblot will lead this walk. We'll gather in the Visitor Center for a brief introduction to the project and the local history of soapstone mining, then follow the main trail around the two quarry pools. Among the plant communities, look for Black cohosh, Thimbleweed, False indigo, Goat’s beard, Butterflyweed, New Jersey tea, […]
An opportunity to learn about habitat restoration and native plants while helping to maintain the gardens. 8 a.m. to noon. For details and to sign up send message via Contact button.
Every ecosystem type in the Piedmont region hosts several fern species—drifts of hairy lipfern in the barrens, cinnamon and royal ferns of the wetlands, and a tremendous diversity in the forests and woodland—and most of the region’s fern species can easily be found at the QG’s trail margins. During this walk, participants may expect to […]
Quarry Gardens' co-founder Armand Thieblot will lead this walk. We'll gather in the Visitor Center for a brief introduction to the project and the local history of soapstone mining, then follow the main trail around the two quarry pools. Among the plant communities, look for Butterflyweed, Thimbleweed, Pickerel weed, New England aster, Partridge pea, Spadderdock, […]
Master Naturalist and nature photographer Cindy Andrews will make a brief presentation on dragonflies and damselflies in the Visitor Center's classroom, then lead a walk along the quarries main trail to see them in action. Bring your binoculars or camera. Consider bringing a lunch and enjoying it in our picnic pavilion.
For details or to volunteer, reply via Contact,
For details or to volunteer, reply via Contact.
Quarry Gardens' co-founder Armand Thieblot will lead this walk. We'll gather in the Visitor Center for a brief introduction to the project and the local history of soapstone mining, then follow the main trail around the two quarry pools. Among the plant communities, look for Butterflyweed, Thimbleweed, Pickerel weed, New England aster, Partridge pea, Spadderdock, […]
For details or to volunteer reply via Contact or email bernice.thieblot@gmail.com
Quarry Gardens' co-founder Armand Thieblot will lead this walk. We'll gather in the Visitor Center for a brief introduction to the project and the local history of soapstone mining, then follow the main trail around the two quarry pools. Among the plant communities, look for Butterflyweed, Thimbleweed, Pickerel weed, New England aster, Partridge pea, Spadderdock, […]
For details or to volunteer reply via Contact or email bernice.thieblot@gmail.com
For details or to volunteer reply via Contact or email bernice.thieblot@gmail.com
Armand Thieblot, co-owner of The Quarry Gardens, will lead this tour. A brief introduction to the QGs project and the history of soapstone mining In the Visitor Center will be followed by a guided walk along the main trail around the quarries. Among the plant communities, look for Upland ironweed, New England aster, several species […]
For details or to volunteer reply via Contact or email bernice.thieblot@gmail.com