Spring beauties are one of the early risers of the spring wildflowers. Their nectar and pollen come none too soon for small native bees that are waking up. In the deciduous forests, spring beauties line the edges of trials with their delicate pale pink and white blooms. The plant is a perennial that survives the winter thanks to its tuberous root. The slender leaves … [Read more...] about Spring Wildflowers: Spring Beauties
Spring Wildflowers
Spring Hiking: Hueston Woods State Park, Ohio
Hueston Woods sits on the Cincinnati Arch which is a geological term for this area of land that used to be a shallow sea. There is even a designated area where you can collect the Ordovician fossils (ancient marine animals) year-round. However, I believe the best part of Hueston Woods is the hiking trails. My favorite time to visit is in spring as there is a plethora of spring … [Read more...] about Spring Hiking: Hueston Woods State Park, Ohio
