Jade Martin, ESF botany student and likely another co-leader from the Leopold lab.

Saturday, June 20th | 10 am – 4 pm

The White Lake Swamp Complex has been known for decades for its unique ecological and geological features, many rare plants, and rich bird fauna. About 40 ferns and fern allies have been recorded here, as well as 15 terrestrial orchid species. It is just a few miles southeast of Syracuse. Our field trip will be on the 500 acre parcel now owned by The Wetland Trust including the historical site for Isotria medeoloides which was found on a botany field trip in 1955 but hasn’t been seen in decades.  

This property is not open to the public but The Wetland Trust has given us permission to visit. A list of vascular plants ever recorded here will be sent to participants in advance. What remains after decades of neglect, deer herbivory, and invasive plant species might be discovered on this field trip.

More details about the trip and the meeting place will be sent after registration. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at whitelake@nyflora.org.

NYFA relies on the generous support of its members to offer free Field Trips and Learn 10 workshops. If you are able, please consider a donation to help support these efforts. Suggested Donation is $10.