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FREE WALK at Cary Institute
Saturday, May 16th - 8:30am
Join young birder and naturalist Arabella P. for a morning of exploration at the verdant Cary Institute Lowlands. The nearly 2,000 acres include the Lowlands and encompass everything from dense brush, hardwood forests (maples, oaks, etc.) and riparian ecosystems complete with meandering streams, lush vegetation and sandy banks. These lands were owned originally by Mary Flagler Cary, an ardent conservationist, who was particularly fond of the maples that exist throughout the property. She recognized the possibilities that existed within this beautiful area and upon her death in 1967, the lands were donated with the hope that future generations would be able to observe and enjoy the thriving ecosystems present. In 1971, the land was then transformed for use as a botanical garden and arboretum, and finally, in 1983, the Institute of Ecosystem Studies was founded. Since then, it has grown to become one of the largest ecological research centers in the world, engaging in a host of research projects, including the monitoring of freshwater health and invasive species.
During our exploration, we can expect to encounter everything from Eastern Warbling Vireos, Tree and Northern Rough-winged Swallows, Pied-billed Grebes, Solitary Sandpipers, and Virginia Rails, as well as Northern House Wrens, Northern Yellow Warblers, Prairie Warblers, Common Yellowthroats, and Swamp Sparrows. We will likely also encounter a variety of native plants, which the Cary Institute is working to protect against the onslaught of invasive plant species; we may also encounter Goldenrods (although not yet in bloom), Asters, Blue Flag Irises, and various fern species. And if we’re lucky, we may catch a glimpse of an opossum or fox that call this landscape home.
Meet at the Cary Institute Parking Lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ERzC4vJrySMRoDMp9?g_st=ic
Registration required.
FREE WALK at Cary Institute
Saturday, May 16th - 8:30am
Join young birder and naturalist Arabella P. for a morning of exploration at the verdant Cary Institute Lowlands. The nearly 2,000 acres include the Lowlands and encompass everything from dense brush, hardwood forests (maples, oaks, etc.) and riparian ecosystems complete with meandering streams, lush vegetation and sandy banks. These lands were owned originally by Mary Flagler Cary, an ardent conservationist, who was particularly fond of the maples that exist throughout the property. She recognized the possibilities that existed within this beautiful area and upon her death in 1967, the lands were donated with the hope that future generations would be able to observe and enjoy the thriving ecosystems present. In 1971, the land was then transformed for use as a botanical garden and arboretum, and finally, in 1983, the Institute of Ecosystem Studies was founded. Since then, it has grown to become one of the largest ecological research centers in the world, engaging in a host of research projects, including the monitoring of freshwater health and invasive species.
During our exploration, we can expect to encounter everything from Eastern Warbling Vireos, Tree and Northern Rough-winged Swallows, Pied-billed Grebes, Solitary Sandpipers, and Virginia Rails, as well as Northern House Wrens, Northern Yellow Warblers, Prairie Warblers, Common Yellowthroats, and Swamp Sparrows. We will likely also encounter a variety of native plants, which the Cary Institute is working to protect against the onslaught of invasive plant species; we may also encounter Goldenrods (although not yet in bloom), Asters, Blue Flag Irises, and various fern species. And if we’re lucky, we may catch a glimpse of an opossum or fox that call this landscape home.
Meet at the Cary Institute Parking Lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ERzC4vJrySMRoDMp9?g_st=ic
Registration required.