Native wildflowers were planted in Woodend Meadow at the end of May 2024. BTC ecologist Lyndsey Wilkerson had a couple of reasons for choosing the plants to surround the bluebird box poles. Mountain Mint and Bergamot were chosen to be…
Today we look at: Solidago Canadensis – the Canada Goldenrod I want to pay tribute to the Canada Goldenrod … Yes – the tall yellow weed that grows just about anywhere, abundantly filling open fields and hydro corridors, aggressively popping up…
Today we look at: Asimina triloba – the Pawpaw Tree If you have been out hiking with me, you’ll know that despite being wildly curious, I generally do not eat the nature. However, this month we will delve into “the…
Some of the things that we can see in the winter may be observed all year round…though our attention is focussed on the spring flowers or fall colours…and we might just overlook some other amazing elements of the forest. So,…
We are pleased to announce that a group of NBTC volunteers planted a seed orchard! You may wonder, how is it different from a cherry or peach orchard? Instead of harvesting fruit, seeds are harvested. These seeds are used for…
As long as there is abundant greenery along the trail, why does it matter that it is introduced, non native plant matter? Native plants (including shrubs and trees) have coexisted for centuries providing the resources for a diverse ecosystem. A…
Look up! Some of our native vines wind their way far up into the trees – wild grape, Virginia creeper, and poison ivy cohabiting peacefully with the trees. Unfortunately, other vines, including oriental bittersweet and honeysuckle, which are interlopers, wreak havoc in the upper…