Only 5 hardy souls braved the August heat for this guided walk. Chapman's orchids were still blooming & the tiny cranefly orchid was blooming. Swallowtail butterflies were everywhere. Most numerous were Palamedes, eastern tiger and spicebush swallowtails. One giant swallowtail and one zebra swallowtail were spotted. Silver-spotted skippers and cloudless sulphurs were numerous. There were a few American ladies and buckeyes.
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Birding Hike Cancelled
Saturday, November 9th at 9:00 am We will look for birds to add to eBird and enjoy the outdoors.
Bring your binoculars.
Mushroom Walk
Saturday, November 16th at 9:30 David Lewis and volunteers will help look for fungi. David will teach us about collecting and identifying mushrooms.
As always, stay on the trails and collect only specimens for identification purposes.
Volunteer Workday
November 16th 1:00 pm
We will be clearing near the boardwalks using weed-eaters to prepare for the prescribed burn. Bring your cordless weed-eater and safety equipment. We will provide water and snacks.
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