Spring Ephemerals Walk at Daniels Run Park

Next date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM

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Join the city's Urban Forestry Stewardship Coordinator and guest interpreter Fairfax Master Naturalist Katy Johnson on Saturday, April 18, for a late morning stroll to seek out special spring ephemerals.

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What's a spring ephemeral?

Spring ephemerals are unique plants that only appear for a short time between March and May before disappearing below ground for the rest of the year. Native ephemerals provide important early spring forage for wildlife and pollinators, such as box turtles, bumblebees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and lots of other insects.

Examples of spring ephemerals:

  • Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum)
  • Yellow trout lily (Erythronium americanum)
  • Virginia springbeauty (Claytonia virginica)
  • Dutchman’s breeches (Dicentra cucullaria)
  • Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
  • Round-lobed hepatica (Hepatica americana)
  • Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum)
  • Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
  • Rue anemone (Anemonella thalictroides)
  • Star chickweed (Stellaria pubera)

Event details

We'll meet at the Daniels Run Trail at 3723 Tedrich Blvd at 9 a.m. and meander through the park at a relaxed pace. Expect an approximately 1-hour interpretive walk on unpaved trails to take in the serenity of spring and explore the amazing blooms in our woodlands. Be prepared to take a few steps off-trail as your comfort level allows.

Registration

This event is appropriate for all ages. Please note that this is not a dog-friendly event to ensure the comfort of all participants and to protect sensitive off-trail natural resources.

Registration in advance is encouraged so we know how many attendees to expect at the trailhead. Sign up to attend via our Eventbrite page.

When

  • Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Location

Meet at the Daniels Run Trail trailhead on Tedrich Boulevard. Street parking is available; do not block driveways.

Daniels Run Park, 3723 Tedrich Blvd, 22030, View Map

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