David Werier, Botanist

Saturday, July 18th | 9 am – 4 pm

Come explore the pine barrens of eastern Long Island. We will traverse a right-of-way through pine barrens, which is a great way to see pine barrens plants that prefer open and/or occasionally disturbed environments that are afforded by this now permanently kept open habitat. There is also a small peaty wetland present that adds to the diversity of plants at this site. Come prepared (or at least excited) to see and learn about the numerous graminoids that occur in this environment. 

Some species we may see at this site include Aristida geniculata, Asclepias amplexicaulis, Carex striata, Coleataenia longifolia, Cyperus grayi, Dichanthelium mattamuskeetense, D. meridionale, Ilex glabra, Juncus dichotomus, J. greenei, Hexasepalum teres, Paspalum setaceum var. psammophilum, P. setaceum var. setaceum, Polygala nuttallii, and Utricularia geminiscapa. Ticks can be abundant so please take appropriate precautions.

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 riverhead@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.