Author: Phil Huhn
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Workday – October 7, 2023 – Canceled
This is the 1st Saturday of the monthly workday to help preserve Scarlett Mitchell Woods from 10 am to 1:00PM. Meet at the Scarlett drop-off circle.
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Blossoms and Pollinators
Some of these images are taken in the Scarlett Rain Garden and other images from gardens in the area. Pollination and Pollinators article – Penn State – Constance Schmoltze. Syrphid Flies, aka Hover Flies or Flower flies by US Forest Service. Chart of Common Bees of Michigan
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FSMW Board Meeting #16 (September 2023)
Online Zoom Meeting September 21 7:30, Thursday FSMW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. In this meeting we will explore what we as a community can do to manage and care for Scarlett Mitchell Woods, the central 40 acres of the Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area. This area contains the heart of the woods and the pond, which…
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FSMW Board Meeting #15 (August 2023)
Online Zoom Meeting August 24 7:30, Thursday FSMW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. In this meeting we will explore what we as a community can do to manage and care for Scarlett Mitchell Woods, the central 40 acres of the Scarlett Mitchell Nature Area. This area contains the heart of the woods and the pond, which…
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Rain Gardens and Wildflower Gardens – An Exploration – September 2, 2023
Take a closer look at the rain gardens and wildflower plantings at Mitchell Elementary School, Scarlett Middle School and possibly beyond. Meet at the Scarlett Middle School main entrance at 10:00 am.
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Workday – August 5, 2023
This is the 1st Saturday of the monthly workday to help preserve Scarlett Mitchell Woods from 10 am to 1:00PM. Meet at the Scarlett drop-off circle.
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St John’s Wort
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is actually an invasive species. Some countries consider St. John’s Wort a noxious weed and if eaten in large quantities by livestock is poisonous. This photograph was taken on July 1st, 2023 on the south side of the pond. St. John’s Wort has been used as homeopathic or folk medicine…
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Smoothcap Moss
This image of moss (Genus Atrichum) was photographed on May 9th, 2023. It was photographed along the north south leg of the loop trail (that is head straight south from the school drop-off loop entrance). Wikipedia
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Canadian Geese
Canadian Goose and at least 3 goslings on May 9th, 2023 at the edge of the pond. Wikiphia
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Cow parsnip (avoid it)
Cow parsnip’s (Heracleum maximum) sap contains a phototoxin that reacts with ultraviolet light to cause skin irritation ranging from a mild rash to severe blistering. This photo was taken at the entrance near the Colonial Square big court. At least 5 plants can be seen to the right of the entrance. Department of Environmental Conservation