Walk

Moss Walk CANCELLED!!!!! due to rain

Saturday, October 14, 2023 - 10:00am

Postponed indefintely.Learn all about mosses! You may want to bring a lunch or at least a snack. Parking/meeting: Carpool with us from the CCE, or meet us at the southern end of the UPPER ENTRANCE 3310 Route 409 Watkins Glen.  Station Rd. = 409. Or find us at 42.373 -76.8917

Leader: 
Norm Trigoboff
Location: 
Watkins Glen State Park upper parking lot (see below); carpooling from Ithaca Cornell Cooperative Extension (10am) or meet there @11am

Asters & Goldenrods DATE CHANGED

Sunday, September 17, 2023 - 1:00pm

We'll see lots of different asters and goldenrods. And maybe an unannounced surprise.  

Leader: 
Robert Wesley, Botanist, Cornell Botanical Gardens
Location: 
North parking area for Roy H. Park preserve, Irish Settlement Rd. South of Dryden (42.4348, -76.3225)

Fern Walk at Upper Treman

Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 1:00pm

Treman State Park is known for a diveristy of ferns, from wall hangers to rich wood lovers. Caution: there is a long stairway for part of the trail. There are seats along the way, and ferns to view, but there ARE steps.

Leader: 
Audrey Bowe
Location: 
Upper Treman State Park, meet at the parking lot by the old mill

Seed Collecting Workshop

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - 6:00pm

A short workshop reviewing the timing and techniques for native seed collection. We will see what is ripe in the Mundy Wildflower Garden and discuss storage and cleaning of spring (maybe more) wildflowers. We will end at 7:30pm.

Leader: 
Krissy Boys, Native Plant Gardener, Cornell Botanic Gardens
Location: 
Cornell Botanic Gardens, Mundy Wildflower Garden, parking lot off Caldwell Rd.

Working Garden Visit Series - #5 Fall in Skaneateles, Cortland & Ithaca

Saturday, September 9, 2023 - 10:00am

Last of the FLNPS  native garden visits. Unlike traditional Open Garden Days, these gardens are not all picture perfect, nor are they 100% native. They are works in progress, some new, some older, some more formal, some restored meadows. They are gardens whose creators are trying to incorporate lots of native plants within their own esthetic. Most will be self-guided; a couple will have posted tour times. Be sure to check the website priot to departure for details: Sept 9.

Location: 
3 gardens all lined up! Skaneateles, Cortland and East Ithaca. Details will be sent to members with May mailing. Nonmembers should contact info@flnps.org for details.

Working Garden Visit Series - #4 Late Summer in Brooktondale, Dryden & Ithaca

Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 10:00am

This year FLNPS will host several open native garden visits. Unlike traditional Open Garden Days, these gardens are not all picture perfect, nor are they 100% native. They are works in progress, some new, some older, some more formal, some restored meadows. They are gardens whose creators are trying to incorporate lots of native plants within their own esthetic. Most will be self-guided; a couple will have posted tour times. Be sure to check each upcoming date for details:  Sept 9.

Location: 
3 gardens in Brooktondale, Dryden & Ithaca. Details will be sent to members with May mailing. Nonmembers should contact info@flnps.org for details.

Working Garden Visit Series - #3 Late Summer in Richford & Ithaca

Saturday, August 12, 2023 - 10:00am

This year FLNPS will host several open native garden visits. Unlike traditional Open Garden Days, these gardens are not all picture perfect, nor are they 100% native. They are works in progress, some new, some older, some more formal, some restored meadows. They are gardens whose creators are trying to incorporate lots of native plants within their own esthetic. Most will be self-guided; a couple will have posted tour times. Be sure to check each date for details:  Aug 26, Sept 9.

Location: 
2 gardens in Richford & Ithaca. Details will be sent to members with May mailing. Nonmembers should contact info@flnps.org for details.

Working Garden Visit Series - #2 Summer in Trumansburg & Interlaken

Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 10:00am

This year FLNPS will host several open native garden visits. Unlike traditional Open Garden Days, these gardens are not all picture perfect, nor are they 100% native. They are works in progress, some new, some older, some more formal, some restored meadows. They are gardens whose creators are trying to incorporate lots of native plants within their own esthetic. Most will be self-guided; a couple will have posted tour times. Be sure to check each date for details: July 15, Aug 12, Aug 26, Sept 9.

Location: 
3 gardens in Tburg & Interlaken. Details will be sent to members with May mailing. Nonmembers should contact info@flnps.org for details.

Working Garden Visit Series - #1 Spring in Ithaca

Saturday, May 13, 2023 - 10:00am

This year FLNPS will host several open native garden visits. Unlike traditional Open Garden Days, these gardens are not all picture perfect, nor are they 100% native. They are works in progress, some new, some older, some more formal, some restored meadows. They are gardens whose creators are trying to incorporate lots of native plants within their own esthetic. Most will be self-guided; a couple will have posted tour times. Be sure to check each date for details: May 13, July 15, Aug 12, Aug 26, Sept 9.

Location: 
3 gardens in Ithaca. Details will be sent to members with May mailing. Nonmembers should contact info@flnps.org for details.

Spring walk in Shindagin

Sunday, May 14, 2023 - 1:00pm

Violets will be a highlight. Meet at 1 pm where the Finger Lakes Trail crosses Shindagin Hollow Road (aka Prospect Valley Road): 42.320556, -76.332361.    

Leader: 
Robert Wesley, Botanist, Cornell Botanical Gardens
Location: 
Shindagin