Event Description
(For everyone) Stroll with our Land Management staff to learn about spring flowering plants, their identifying characteristics and ecological role within the landscape. Ecosystems and their community dynamics change season to season, year after year. This class will discuss the importance of early season flowers, what visitors to expect at the blooms and how the plant community influences the dynamics of the park ecosystem. We will begin at the Urban Ecology Center building and walk on foot paths through the park natural areas. Participants can expect one and a half hours of walking. Paved routes are included for wheelchair accessibility.

Class topics:

- Native ephemeral and spring blooming plants: Learn what is blooming and for how long. 

- Fauna visitors: Understand the fauna- mammals, birds, and insects. Relationships that support and/or rely on these early blossoms.

- Fungus associations: Fungus is among us and plays a role in the presence or absence of plants within an ecosystem. 

- Plant purchasing: Discover where to purchase native ephemeral and spring blooming plants in your neck of the woods.

Registration is encouraged in case of cancellations

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