Maynard Hill Road
Buckland
MA
Spring ephemerals are woodland wildflowers that bloom in early spring before tree leaves fully emerge.
Franklin Land Trust will hold a Spring Ephemerals Walk at Walnut Hill Woods in Buckland on Friday, May 2nd, from 10 to 11:30 am
More than a dozen species of spring ephemerals are present at FLT’s Walnut Hill Woods, as well as many of their minute pollinators.
On this walk, naturalist Cesi Marseglia will explain the intricate and specialized relationships between spring ephemerals and the earliest-to-wake pollinators, how to recognize a rich mesic forest type by its tree composition, and how bedrock relates to the proliferation of spring ephemerals in certain areas.
Participants should bring any poles or mobility devices that will allow you to walk uphill and on uneven terrain, and don’t forget your hand lens if you want to get a closer look!
Participants should dress for the weather and take precautions against ticks.
To take part in this walk, register at 2025 Spring Ephemerals Walk – Franklin Land Trust