The trail through the Mooney Carrese Forest at Veterans Memorial Park continues to surprise and delight me with each visit. This beautiful and serene woodland is a worthy destination for nature observation. In addition to the variety of deciduous trees accompanying the white pine and eastern hemlock, there is a continuing parade of blooming wildflowers dotting and, at times, carpeting the forest floor. Several interesting water features also crisscross the woodland trail. I routinely hear or see wood ducks and mallards during my visits.
I am conducting a wildflower inventory at this property. During my visit Thursday afternoon, I spied a small gathering of these -
Wild Calla has the scientific name of Calla palustris, which means "obscure, of marshes." I was very pleased to come across this obscure find! This beautiful plant is coming into full bloom now.
Happy trails!
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