Siegen Forest Bluebell Walks
Saturdays April 4, 11 & 18, 2026 | 10:00am – Siegen Forest
Join us for a walk through the Virginia Bluebells and other spring ephemerals on Saturday April 4, 11, and 18 at 10am with Virginia Master Naturalist John Bryan. Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) are native wildflowers that are ephemeral. They emerge in early spring and after blooming, disappear without a trace until the following spring. Bluebells spread through rhizomes and self seeding, and prefer moist shady habitats like forested floodplains along rivers and streams. They first emerge as purple foliage which turns to bright green as purple buds unfurl into the unmistakable blue flowers that carpet the forest for several weeks.
We will be searching for other signs of spring along the way, covering approximately 3 miles. Meet at the Historic Germanna Visitor Center. Our walk along the Rapidan River is followed by a moderate climb to a rock outcropping that provides an excellent view of the Rapidan River and surrounding forest. From there, participants will retrace their steps along the river.
These walks are free but registration is required as space is limited. Select your desired date below.
Park Day
Saturday April 25 – 9:00am- Salubria
Join the American Battlefield Trust‘s nationwide cleanup day at Salubria!
Historic Salubria Photography Open House
Wednesday April 29 | 10:00am-3:00pm – Historic Salubria
Calling all photographers!
Historic Germanna is pleased to invite you to a Photography Open House at Historic Salubria on Wednesday April 29 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Historic Salubria is a c. 1757 historic home that serves as a unique backdrop for engagement, maternity, family portraits, and other types of photoshoots, located just outside of Culpeper, Virginia.
The house sits on a hilltop overlooking the Blue Ridge in Stevensburg, Virginia, in the midst of grounds adorned by stately, old trees and a charming boxwood ring. The unfinished, unfurnished interior features original, elaborate wood paneling and moody architectural features, while its lack of furniture provides for a blank canvas.
We would love to have you out to Salubria on April 29 to take a tour and learn more about this unique venue for your photoshoots. Light refreshments will be served, and Historic Germanna staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about a photoshoot at Salubria. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP by April 27. We encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues or clients; the more the merrier!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Shannon Doherty at sdoherty@germanna.org. We can’t wait to welcome you to Salubria.
For more information, please call 540-423-1700 or email info@germanna.org.
