Here We Go!
March 18, 2025
There's no turning back now. We may have a frosty night or two but the woods are on their way into spring no matter what .
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April 1-9 at Nixon Park
Mayapple
Each spring, Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) shoots, rolled up like umbrellas, push through leaf litter into the dappled sunlight of the forest floor. These plants belong to an ancient line spread across the Northern Hemisphere. Over millions of years, the line divided, resulting in related species in eastern North America and
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Field Notes on Frogs and Toads
When visiting Anson B. Nixon Park, you may be fortunate enough to spot one of four species of frogs or the American Toad. The fifth species of frog is one you'll more likely hear than see, the Spring Peeper; look for a separate post about them in the