Description
The Meadowview Biological Station was founded to help preserve and propagate endangered pitcher plants (Sarracenia genus). Nurseries adjacent to the parking area showcase these insectivorous plants. Please do not touch or disturb the nurseries. Instead, a good pair of close-focus binoculars will afford great views of these beautiful, bizarre plants. Be sure to look for insects lured into the plant, where they are devoured for needed nutrients. The helpful staff can provide important ecological information on these endangered plants. A trail runs behind the nursery to a beautiful bog, home to several beavers. These wetlands are also home to carpenter, cricket, and green frogs that erupt into chorus on warm humid days and evenings. Nearby woods and scrubland provide habitat for woodland songbirds.
Wildlife Sightings
77 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Meadowview Biological Research Station:
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2025 | 23 | Christopher Rademacher |
| 4 May 2025 | 23 | Brian Rademacher |
| 1 Feb 2025 | 3 | Susan Crockett |
| 1 Feb 2025 | 3 | Edie Bradbury |
| 14 Aug 2023 | 6 | Paul Cymrot |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
Other Amenities: Hiking Trails
Accessibility Considerations
This location does not have a Birdability Site Review available at this time
Learn more about Birdability’s efforts to map accessible outdoor spaces
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 8390 Fredericksburg Turnpike, Woodford, VA 22580
In Port Royal, return to the intersection of US 301 and Caroline Street, turn left on US 301 South, travel 11.4 miles and turn right on US Business 301 South. Proceed 0.4 miles and turn right on SR 2 North. Drive 6.7 miles and turn left into the Meadowview Biological Station nursery. Please call ahead to arrange tours and to make sure the facility is open. Meadowview is open by appointment and requires staff to be present for visitors.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Free, Reservations
Contact Information:
- (804) 633-4336, meadowview@pitcherplant.org
- Visit Website
Sites, or portions of sites, can be closed periodically for management activities. Please always check the site’s website for additional information prior to visiting.