Fern Walk at 4H Forest

Pioneer Valley Fern Society will hold a Fern Walk at 4H Forest in Leverett on June 11^th from 1 to 3 pm.

The 4H Forest in Leverett is one of the best spots to view ferns. On this walk, participants will see 20 or more of our native ferns, including our top 11 Most Common Ferns and other special ones like Maidenhair, Silvery Glade Fern, Ebony Spleenwort, Fragile, Crested, and Narrow Beech. Practice your identification skills on the Most Common and learn some new ones too!

The walk will follow trails through the woods, across wetlands (foot bridges) and through a nice meadow. Mostly level but uneven ground, one slightly steep up and down trail. Participants should be prepared for muddy ground, poison ivy (common in some areas) and possible ticks.

The walk will meet in the parking lot off Shutesbury Rd, not far from Leverett Pond.