The Mysterious History of Native Grasslands in the Virginia Piedmont, April 16th
Image courtesy of the Clifton Institute
When: Saturday April 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: This program will take place at a grassland on Raccoon Ford Road, south of Culpeper.
Cost: $8 – $10
Piedmont grasslands are the most diverse plant communities in the state of Virginia. These prairies are also home to declining birds and insects and a number of rare plants. Grasslands in our region require frequent fires, mowing, or grazing to prevent them from turning into forests. Therefore there is an active debate about how prairies were maintained historically, how extensive they were, and how long they have been present in northern Virginia. Join grassland expert Devin Floyd from the Center for Urban Habitats to learn all about these special habitats and their history. This will be an outdoor event that will take place at one of Virginia’s most diverse grasslands.