NYFA Field Trip - Flora of Rich Woods and Rocky Tops REGISTRATION REQUIRED

When

Saturday, May 18, 2019 - 10:00am to Sunday, May 19, 2019 - 9:45am

What

External

Where

Lonesome Bay State Forest

Who

Steven Daniel and Anne Johnson

Description

For the non-gardeners who are willing to miss the FLNPS plant sale:

Saturday, May 18th at 10am – NYFA Field Trip - Flora of RichWoods and Rocky Tops Join us as we explore a rich, calcareous state forest in the North Country. Lonesome Bay State Forest rocky woodlands sport a terrific spring wildflower show. Other plants of interest include leatherwood (Dirca palustris), moonseed (Menispermum canadense), Carex sprengellii, Carex backii. There are also open acid rocky tops that sport a different type of vegetation. The butterflies and dragonflies at this site are diverse and add another dimension to this trip. Difficulty: Medium. We plan to be finished around 3pm. This trip is limited to 20 participants. Visit nyflora.org  at the link above to register.