Walk

Learn the basics of tree identifcation using bark, twigs, buds and other characteristics. Meet at the parking area near Flat Rock on Forest Home Drive at 10 am.  Bring a hand lens and any field guides you have.

See the link above for additional info. There is a charge for attending.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.