2026 Guided Hikes: Wildflower Walk at Varina LandLab
April 20 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$15
Join Capital Region Land Conservancy’s Land Stewardship Manager, Ashley Moulton, on Monday, April 20 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm to discover what’s growing at the Varina LandLab Conservation Area!
ABOUT THE HIKE
Register now for our annual Wildflower Walk at the Varina LandLab with CRLC Land Stewardship Manager and Biologist, Ashley Moulton, where we’ll explore the variety of lush growth along the Loop Trail overlooking Four Mile Creek as well as discuss the natural regeneration following a prescribed burn and how to document sightings on the iNaturalist app. This is an educational easy-level, leisurely walk of interest to novices and experts alike. We’ll walk over two miles along wide gravel paths. Participants are advised to wear comfortable, sturdy hiking shoes/boots, along with sun protection, bug spray and water, plus a light snack if desired.
ABOUT THE SITE
The Varina LandLab Conservation Area is a 353-acre public land located in eastern Henrico County and owned and stewarded by Capital Region Land Conservancy. The park features three trailheads located off Deep Bottom Road providing nearly five miles of trails through meadows, grasslands and along pine forests with views of the James River and Four Mile Creek. Visitors will also enjoy educational signage, benches and picnic tables, and a site-specific art installation by environmental sculptor, Reece Camp Carter.
ABOUT THE GUIDE:
Ashley Moulton has 14 years of experience in ecological restoration and natural resource management in Virginia. She completed both her BS and MS in Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University with a focus on Plant Ecology and a minor in Urban and Regional Studies and Ecological Restoration from the University of Minnesota.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Registration: $15
- Advance registration is required.
- Space is limited to 20.
- Directions and waiver will be emailed to attendees upon registration.
REGISTER NOW!
QUESTIONS
804.745.3110 or Christina@capitalregionland.org
