
The annual Bluebell Festival returns Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Merrimac Farm, 15014 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a great way to see the Virginia Bluebell flower, the official flower of Prince William County.
Hundreds attend the free event each year.
Event organizer Prince William Conservation Alliance tells us:
I just wanted to personally invite you to our annual Bluebell Festival from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 8th at Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area. As usual, we’ll have endless abilities for Instagram-worthy photographs, naturalist-led tours, tons of conservation advocates, and on-site food and drink. We’ve also installed a plaque dedicated to PWCA founder Kim Hosen. The plaque can be found near the Stone House.
Prince William Conservation Alliance needs #volunteers age 18+ for their annual Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm in Nokesville. Volunteers needed April 7 to help set up and April 8 to support the event. Email [email protected] or call Ashley, 703.490.5200 to sign up. pic.twitter.com/tOIh1SDFcY
— VPW (@VolunteerPW) April 3, 2023
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