Apr 14, Easy Wildflower Walk in Fern Glen – Cary Institute
Leaders: JeanetteTB and Georgette Weir
A large group of 20 flower enthusiasts gathered to identify wildflowers in the Fern Glen at the Cary Institute in Millbrook, NY. Mike Fargione, Manager of Field Research & Outdoor Programs at Cary, met us and explained the history of the Glen and answered questions. We wandered through the glen, identifying the easily-recognized flowers that were in bloom. Several members had their plant ID apps ready for identifying the lesser known ones. Total identified: about 2 dozen! We gathered for lunch on the platform overlooking the Wappinger Creek. After exploring the glen, some folks headed home, while others continued hiking an easy loop along the Wappinger Creek, through woodlands and meadows.

Hikers/walkers included ADK members Jim T., Shirley F., Annette C., Charlotte M., Brent L., Sarah P., Carole M., Margaret D., Connie H., Howard S., Katy B., Martin G., Carol G., Cindy C, June A., Jonathan B., and the leaders JeanetteTB and Georgette Weir. Non-ADK members included Eileen S. and Pamela S.

The “wildflowers” we identified included Bloodroot, Blue Cohosh, Carolina springbeauty, Virginia springbeauty, Christmas Fern, Dutchman’s Breeches, Squirrel Corn, Sharp-lobed Hepatica, Marsh Marigold, Early Meadow Rue, Mayapple, Partridgeberry, Bellwort, Twinleaf, Pennsylvania Sedge, Ramps, Skunk Cabbage, Jacob’s Ladder, Robert’s Geranium, Golden Ragweed, Trillium (white and red), Yellow Trout-lily, Walking Fern, Wild Ginger (with a gorgeous flower!), Walking Fern, and Wintergreen.

Photos courtesy of June A., Charlotte M., Georgette W., and JeanetteTB.