EARLY BLOOMERS
Skunk cabbage blooms can be seen along the trails on the
FLCC campus just south of the FLCC Arboretum.
The boardwalk trail has been closed due to the Emerald Ash Borer but
many skunk cabbage blooms can easily be seen around the north end of the
boardwalk path. As the skunk cabbage
grows and spring arrives, you’ll also be able to find blood root, yellow trout
lily, white avens, marsh marigolds, and colts foot in the woods to the west of Marvin Sands Drive.
NEW YORK STATE MAPLE WEEKENDS
Did you know all pure maple syrup is produced in North
America? Most is tapped in the
providence of Quebec, Canada and the state of Vermont. NY is the second largest maple syrup producing
state after Vermont. You can check out
how maple sap is boiled down to maple syrup by visiting one or several of the
maple farms open during Maple Weekends; March 21 & 22 and March 28 &
29.
Joe Hurley will be leading a tour on his property this
September. Meet him sooner by visiting Kettle
Ridge Farms in Victor: https://www.kettleridgefarm.com/maple-weekend
MULLER FIELD STATION OPEN HOUSE
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020; 1 PM Location TBA
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING
The City of Canandaigua is a Tree City USA. Each year one of the many trees planted in city parks and along city streets is planted with an explanation of proper tree care. The location of this tree planting will be announced the first week of April.
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
ANNUAL POTLUCK DINNER, TICK-TALK PRESENTATION, and MEETING
Saint John's Episcopal Church, 183 N Main Street, Canandaigua
Meet at Saint John's Episcopal Church by entering through Saint John's Court off Howell Street. Bring a dish to pass and a place setting for yourself and any friends you invite along. Dinner begins at 6:00 PM. At 7 PM Dr. David Smart will entertain us with vital information about ticks (essential for those who enjoy being out in nature). Our evening will end with an annual Canandaigua Botanical Society meeting. Bring cash or check to pay your annual dues and receive the printed 2020-21 Canandaigua Botanical Society program. ($7 individual / $10 family).