DSC01219 Carolina Buckthorn with American Lady Butterfly
The blooms of the Carolina buckthorn are not at all showy. They are tiny and greenish white.
I had never paid attention to the blooms of the Carolina buckthorn until one day I walked passed a specimen and my attention was drawn to the hum of bees and the flutter of butterfly wings. At sat down and observed for a few minutes. At one point there were 6 zebra swallowtails feeding on that little tree! Several species of butterflies were drawn to it, in addition to a host of bees.
Photo taken May 4.
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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.
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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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