Tag: Flora
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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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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
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Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle (Caprifoliaceae family) is not native to the Michigan woodland forest. This is one of the main invasive species in Scarlett Mitchell Woods. Honeysuckle will crowd out native plants. Honeysuckle is one of the first plant to have green leaves in the spring and is one of the last plants to have leaves in the…
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Dryad’s Saddle
Dryad’s Saddle (Cerioporus squamosus) was seen on the Spring Unfolding 2023 event on Saturday May 13. This fungus is attached to a downed tree around the south side of the pond. Other shelves of Dryad’s Saddle were on the log. Wikipedia for Dryad’s Saddle Missouri Department of Conservation
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Loop Trail Walk in the Spring
Contains sixteen photos of the loop trail. These photos were taken on May 20, 2023. I was in the woods on May 13, 2023 and the leaves were middle size and within a week became full leaf. I was very surprised how fast the tree leaves changed. I took pictures on May 10th of the…
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Spring Unfolding Walk
Short notice and the threat of rain kept most folks away from our first Spring Unfolding event, a walk in Mitchell-Scarlett Woods to see what was blooming. Fortunately, Dagny Hanner and Mike Benham showed up just as Manfred and I were wondering whether or not to take a chance on the weather. The rain held…
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Spring Unfolding 2023 Scarlett Mitchell Woods
Join us for one or a series of leisurely activities Tentative Schedule – April – May 2023 Sat. April 22 – Earth Day Walk 10:00 am Sat. April 29 -10:00 am Clean-Up along old Ellsworth Rd. wear gloves and bright colors Sat. May 13 -10:00 a.m. – May is for the Birds Bring binoculars if you have them Meet at the main entrance…
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MSU and NAP BioBlitz!
NAP is partnering with Michigan State University to host a BioBlitz on iNaturalist as part of the 2023 MSU Science Festival. During the month of April, any observations submitted in 10 select parks will automatically count as part of the BioBlitz. These parks are: Argo, Barton, Bird Hills, Black Pond Woods, Dolph, Furstenberg, Marshall, Mary Beth…
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Winter Ice Storms
Ann Arbor experienced two severe ice storms in February and March of 2023. Though the storms were beautiful to see, the ice was very hard on the forest. Large branches and whole trees fell in the woods. Two trees fell into the pond. One can see a tree on the left lying in the pond.…
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Loop Trail Walk in the Winter
Contains sixteen photos of the loop trail. These photos were taken on January 26, 2023.