Flora Foray
Here we will ramble through rich mesic woods at a site often considered to be one of the best in the area for spring ephemerals. We will roam past large blocks of 350 million year old limestone that harbor interesting ferns and mosses, and explore a diversity of early spring flora.
On monthly Flora Forays, naturalist and rare plant hunter Skye leads excursions into some of the remarkable habitats that surround the Capital Region, with a close focus on the native flora of our area. We will range through bottomland swamps and upland bogs and fens, explore sand plains and dry hilltop forests and look at rich woods, floodplains, and riverine islands throughout the area. Topics will range from moss to trees, from cellular structure to full ecosystems, and we will look at everything from wild orchids to parasitic and carnivorous plants to common (and uncommon) weeds. Walks will average around 2 hours and the pace will be a pastoral one, with regular stops to look at plants. Meeting time will be 12:30 PM with a short presentation about the location and what we expect to see. Feel free to bring a lunch to eat as we chat, walks will start at 1:00 PM. Wear appropriate clothing/footwear for going off trail and consider tick protection.
Event Links
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