Newcomb Rich Peatland Roam

Chris Graham, New York Natural Heritage Program Ecologist

Saturday, June 20th | 10 am – 5 pm

We’ll rove around an expansive, calcareous peatland ecosystem underlain by marble next to the upper Hudson River. The large complex includes rich graminoid and shrub fens, medium fen, poor fen, and a respectable northern white-cedar swamp. We’ll see how many sedge species we can tally, as they are a dominant and diverse component of these fens. We’ll also expect to see carnivorous plants, acidic pools, and plenty of mosses (for those so inclined). The cedar swamp is less species-rich but just as interesting, a cool dark haunt for a summer’s day. Orchids are a distinct possibility in fen and swamp, including a rare twayblade known historically from this area. We’ll aim to have lunch on the river’s bank.

Bring lunch, water, boots or footwear that can get wet, and sunscreen for this all-day roam, which will be on wet, uneven ground with minimal elevation change.

If you have any questions about the trip before registering,  please email newcomb@nyflora.org.

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