Botanical Expedition 1 Nehantic State Forest
Details
Exploring Nehantic State Forest
Rain date: TBA
Walk and learn with me! Jim the Botanist and invasive workgroup leader.
We will be wandering, meandering and learning about what grows in Nehantic forest and the species invading the forest. We will not be doing any work. We are observing the woods, learning about as well as viewing wildflowers, ecosystems within their habitat and why it's so important.
Park at Nayantaquit trail parking which is off Keeny Rd north west of Norwich Pond.
We will be off trail exploring rich rocky slopes, swampy areas and rocky glades.
Bring:
Bug spray, good boots and long pants. Maybe a rain coat you never know with April.
Bring a sturdy backpack, snacks, water etc.
Our pace will be slow with really no goals except plants in mind. We will be off trail and make a wide loop back to the parking lot.
What to expect:
Lots of botanical information
Cool flowers
Cool moss
Cool habitats
Horrid invasives
Apps to get before attending:
Inaturalis- for species identification
USTOPO maps -for navigation
Rockd -for geological information
Merlin Bird -for birbs