Saturday, September 14, 2019; 10:00 AM
DEVIL'S BATHTUB WALK
Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon, NY
Join us on our adventure to a
very rare meromictic (layers of water that do not mix) lake, “Devil’s Bathtub”,
which has very deep water surrounded by unusually high ridges. Laura Ouimette will
lead us on this .67 mile walk with one steep climb, stairs, and boardwalk
sections. We should be able to identify sassafras, red maple, and oak trees
along with ferns as we traverse the glacial formations in this area of Mendon
Ponds Park. WALKING STICKS AND BUG SPRAY RECOMMENDED.
Directions: Drive NY 332 N to CR
41 west. Turn right onto 64 and then left onto 251. Take a left onto Pond Road
and continue on to Devil’s Bathtub in Mendon Ponds Park.
We can check on the button bush seen early August on this path.
Native to NY: Cephalanthus occidentalis
Buttonbush's fragrant and spherical white flowers are known
to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. If you're looking to add this
whimsical-looking shrub to your garden, be sure to pick a spot with wet soils
and full sun. The "buttons" typically bloom June through September.
