GREENSBORO — Barr Hill Natural Area is one of the highest points in Greensboro and one of the best spots locally to see views of fall foliage over a wide area with little effort. From the picnic area in an open field at the trailhead, there is a stunning, nearly[Read More…]
Nature Notes
Spring Ephemerals are Early-blooming Woodland Plants
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – Spring ephemeral wildflowers are perennial woodland plants that sprout from the ground in early spring, bloom quickly, and seed before the canopy trees fully leaf out. Once the forest floor is deep in shade, the leaves wither away, leaving just the roots, rhizomes, and bulbs underground.[Read More…]