Spring Ephemeral/Wild Leek Guided Walk
Cara Steele will lead a forest walk to acquaint you with our beautiful spring ephemeral flowers and introduce you to treasured wild leeks (ramps). Spring ephemeral flowers provide some of the first nectar and pollen resources to early emerging bees, flies, wasps, beetles, and butterflies. They are short lived woodland flowers that live their entire lives in the early spring before the trees leaf out. They sprout, bloom and set seed all between snowmelt and when the forest canopy shades them out. This is your opportunity to catch these fleeting beauties; an exciting spring experience that will draw your attention down and awaken your senses.
About Cara: "Cara Steele oversees restoration projects on the Abbey Gardens’ property and in the broader community, completing all phases including site assessments, design, plant sourcing and implementation. She brings 15 years of experience in the restoration field and has completed forest, grassland, shoreline, and wetland restoration projects. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine and Freshwater Biology as well as a post- graduate certificate in Ecosystem Restoration."
Saturday May 17, 2025 from 1pm - 2pm
Location: Abbey Gardens grounds/forest🌳. Meet at the Program Shelter.
Registration: $5 per person (kids under 16 are free!). Registration closes on Friday, May 16 at 6pm.
To secure your spot, please visit our registration page: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8japch6
**Every person that registers will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 5 eco-prizes! Names will be randomly drawn on Friday, May 16 and you'll be notified via email (prizes will be available for pick-up during your registered event).
