Sloan Road
Williamstown
MA
Early spring is an exciting time, and the changing of the seasons is often marked by the emergence of spring ephemeral wildflowers. These plants have a short window of time in which they bloom, often appearing after the melting of snow but before trees leaf out.
Women on the Land will hold a Spring Ephemeral Botany Walk on Saturday, April 25th, from 1 to 3 pm at Field Farm Reservation in Williamstown
Spring ephemerals are especially diverse in rich hardwood forests, which are common throughout Berkshire County.
Peter Grima, DCR Service Forester and botanist will lead the walk to explore the wonder of these short-lived blooms at Field Farm, a mix of fields and forests overlying limestone bedrock.
Participants will learn about the ecology, identification, and beauty of these plants that, if you aren’t there at the right time, you’ll miss them until next year!
Registrants should come prepared for potentially wet/muddy trail conditions. The walk will cover 2-3 miles on existing trails over more or less level terrain. Optional items include a hand lens, binoculars, and wildflower field guide.
To take part in this tour, register at Women on the Land: Spring Ephemerals Woods Walk