Raquel Mennella, Invasive Species and Plant Conservation Coordinator, Central Region, NYS OPRHP
Time and Date
Saturday, May 16 | 10 am – 4 pm
Limit
15 participants
Hiking Difficulty
Moderate; Generally easy but with some uneven terrain and a stairway.
Trip Description
Walk in Botanist Mildred Faust’s footsteps at Clark Reservation State Park and experience the beauty of central New York in Spring. Often described as a botanist’s paradise, it is a sight to behold in May with carpets of spring ephemerals, rare plants, and ferns galore. Even the mossy crevices in the calcareous woodland have secrets to share about geological history and uniquely adapted plants.
On this four-mile round-trip hike, we’ll make our way through several significant natural communities. There will be one stairway descent and a short portion on uneven, rocky terrain. Hand lenses are encouraged! There will be plenty of flowers, mosses, and even fossils, to study closely.
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.
