Goldenrod ID - Field Workshop - 2nd chance

When

Sunday, September 10, 2017 - 10:00am to Monday, September 11, 2017 - 9:45am

What

Walk

Where

Upper Buttermilk State Park (9:30 at Cooperative Extension, Willow Ave, Ithaca to carpool)

Who

Arieh Tal

Description

This is a repeat of the workshop offered onAugust 26th, which was oversubscribed.The goldenrod species of New York comprise a sizeable proportion of the late-summer and fall herbaceous flora of the state.  All are native; many are showy.  Though some species are common, and considered "weeds", a few are quite rare.  While a few goldenrod species can be difficult to distinguish, most are fairly easy to recognize.  On this field workshop we will identify 12 of the 17 species known to occur in Tompkins County.  We will learn a few conceptual principles that will enable you to identify these species more easily.Buttermilk State Park in Tompkins County is an ideal place to study goldenrods due to its diversity of habitats.  We will not need to do much hiking, for most of the plants can be found in a relatively small section of the park.  While most of the terrain is fairly level and dry, to reach some of the species we will need to traverse a very steep hill and eventually encounter potentially wet ground conditions.  Sturdy, water-resistant boots are recommended.Participants must register in advance at info@flnps.org.  Class size is limited to 8.If carpooling is needed, meet at the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) office at 9:30 am.