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13 Jun 2017

Spring Wildflowers at Mandaumin Woods

Blog, Outdoor Eventbellwort, Manduamin Woods, spring, tree frog, wildflowers

LWI had two Sunday outings in May to look at wildflowers in Mandaumin Woods. Nick Alexander was our leader. He has a background in horticulture, works with Return the Landscape, and has a fascinating amount of information to share about the plants at Mandaumin Woods. On our first visit we were treated to quite a display of trillium. Two week later, on Mother’s Day, some of the trillium had started to turn pink as the blossoms aged. There was the occasional red trillium mixed in as well. May 13th was a beautiful day for a walk in the woods and…

12 May 2017

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Springtime in Mandaumin Woods

Blog, Natural Areasbirds, Mandaumin Woods, spring, wildflowers

Spring is such an incredible time of year. As you walk through Mandaumin Woods in the springtime you will be treated to so many wonderful sights and sounds. Stop and listen to the number of different bird songs that are all around you – spring is a time when birds are migrating through Mandaumin woods and it is not unusual to see 20 or more species in a single outing! One of my favorite groups of birds are the Warblers. These colorful little birds find refuge in Mandaumin Woods as they find their way to breeding grounds further north. I…

09 May 2017

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

Spring Walk in Mandaumin Woods

Blog, events, Natural Areas, Outdoor EventMandaumin Woods, Nick Alexander, spring, wildflowers

On Sunday, 25 people braved the damp and cool weather to join Nick Alexander for the first of his two spring walks in Mandaumin Woods. Nick shared a wealth of information about the trees and plants found along the trail that winds through the 25-acre LWI property. Nick provided many details on how to recognize the plants and tree species that he showed the group. Some of the plants and trees that he pointed out included: Solomon’s Seal, False Solomon’s Seal, Goldenrod, Toothwort, Bellwort, Witch Hazel, Redbud, Leatherwood, Prickly Gooseberry, Black Current, Hepatica, various sedges, Shagbark Hickory, Blue beech, Ironwood,…

By Lambton Wildlife Inc

More Spring Wildflowers of Mandaumin Woods

Mandaumin Woods, spring, wildflowers

See and learn about the spring woodland wildflowers that bloom before the forest canopy leafs out. A leisurely walk on two separate visits to see the different wildflowers blooming. Meet: 1:00 pm at Mandaumin Woods on Mandaumin Rd, south of Confederation Line.