Walk

 A botanical treasure, Clark Reservation boasts a high diversity of native fern species, including the rare Hart’s Tongue Fern. We’ll look for Hybanthus concolor, Anemone virginiana, Acer spicatum, and Ulmus thomasii. Participation is limited; for FLNPS members only (may bring one guest). Terrain may be difficult; wear sturdy footwear. A State Park entrance fee of $5/vehicle will be charged. Meet at CCE at 9:30 am to carpool. To register contact Anna: ams15@cornell.edu.

Join Arieh Tal for a spring walk through a notable stand of local old growth forest, containing some trees as tall as 150 feet.  Smith Woods has long been considered as a special natural area by Trumansburg residents, but it is less well known by those living farther away.  Documentation of the plant species of Smith Woods, in the form of voucher specimens, is relatively scant.  So, for many of us, this will be a walk of discovery.

Winter is a great time to explore evergreens, and Cornell Botanic Gardens has a nice collection in a fairly small area.  This walk will focus on identifying the conifers you might run across in the region's natural areas, both native and naturalized.  Parking is available at the Welcome Center, so please come directly there. 

Nevin Welcome Center

124 Comstock Knoll Dr, Ithaca

The annual seed walk is dependent on weather and seed availability, so the date may shift. We collect seeds for the FLNPS December seed exchange and plant sale, and for Cornell Botanic Gardens Wildflower Garden. Participants are welcome to take some for their own use. This year we will be collecting, with permission, in Cornell Botanic Garden's Ringwood Preserve. Please contact info@flnps.org to get on the list for changes in plans.

Open Garden - Come anytime between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm.

September 16 at the Keifers' in Dryden.

Learn to identify trees in the Eldridge Wilderness, a Nature Conservancy preserve near Troy Rd. The one mile loop trail is moderate in difficulty but may be muddy, so wear appropriate footwear. Plan on a 2-3 hour excursion. Meet at CCE at 9:30 am to carpool.

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.

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.