Walk
Moss Walk CANCELLED!!!!! due to rain
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
Asters & Goldenrods DATE CHANGED
We'll see lots of different asters and goldenrods. And maybe an unannounced surprise.
Fern Walk at Upper Treman
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.
Seed Collecting Workshop
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.
Working Garden Visit Series - #5 Fall in Skaneateles, Cortland & Ithaca
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.
Working Garden Visit Series - #4 Late Summer in Brooktondale, Dryden & Ithaca
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.
Working Garden Visit Series - #3 Late Summer in Richford & Ithaca
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.
Working Garden Visit Series - #2 Summer in Trumansburg & Interlaken
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.
Working Garden Visit Series - #1 Spring in Ithaca
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.
Spring walk in Shindagin
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.