Early bloom and change of plans?

This post was made on the morning of Friday, April 28, 2023.

The Canandaigua City Tree City USA National Arbor Day tree planting is going to happen at 1 PM on the city pier.  Please plan to attend and pick up a free NYS DEC Arbor Day poster.

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 29th the weather forecast is calling for rain and temperatures in the high forties.  We will be meeting at the parking lot behind the Fishers Fire Station at 10 AM to enjoy the spring ephemeral plants rain or shine!


Just in case you prefer to remain on the dry side, you may want to consider checking out our favorite Plantman.  Dr. Bruce Gilman has invited us to his presentation at 10 AM, Saturday, April 29 at the Bristol Springs Grange Hall, 6457 State Route 64, Naples NY

After the IceAge:The Return of Plant Life to the Bristol Hills

How did plant life develop in our region over the last 12,000 years, since the Great Ice Age? In his third and final talk in a series that started with the glaciers’ effects on our landscape and soils, Dr. Bruce Gilman tells how certain native plants thrived in those soils. He then will then take us on a virtual tour of our woodland habitats today featuring spring wildflowers.
 

Also happening tomorrow is the "Brown Birds" reception at the Ontario County Historical Society from 1-3 PM.  Not to worry, it looks like you can visit OCHS to see the "For The Birds" exhibit (which includes over fifty species of hand carved wooden birds!) until June 23.
 
Bluebells are blooming now!
 
We are cancelling our bluebells walk at Mertensia Park on Saturday, May 13th as it may be too late to enjoy the carpet of blue which has already begun to bloom.  SO, we will meet at Mertensia Park, Saturday, May 6th at 10am to enjoy the bluebells in full bloom.