Swamp, marsh and bog are seldom epithets for
locations considered travel worthy. However,
there are a myriad of interesting and little-known plants in these habitats. Wetlands provide important filtering eco-services
to our state’s water, not unlike the way kidneys function in a human body. Much of that filtration is provided by
emergent wetland flora, grasses and those little-known aquatic plants. Flora-Quest is bringing the botanical experts
to Lake Erie to provide a crash course workshop on “Wetlands.”
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| Marblehead's Meadowbrook Marsh awash with fall color. |
Field trips to botanical hot-spots and general flora
tours of local wetlands are available.
Our forays are varied to meet every level of interest and ability. Whether you are hoping for those gorgeous
Fringed Gentians and Nodding Ladies’-tresses orchids, or rarities like Inland
Sea-rocket our guides know the way. Featured
locations will include Meadowbrook Marsh, Lakeside Daisy Preserve, Ottawa
National Wildlife Refuge, East Harbor State Park, and trips further afield for
rarities at Sheldon Marsh or Castalia Rest Haven Wildlife Area.
Evening offerings will be a friendly meal, loads
of comradery and special guest speaker, Jason Lewis. As Manager at the Ottawa National WildlifeRefuge, Jason will help us understand the importance of Ohio’s only National
Wildlife Refuge and the conservation and economic benefits it provides to us.
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| Fringed Gentian is a "must-see" fall bloomer. |
For those interested in extending the fun to a
second day, Ohio Ornithological Society will be hosting their “Rally for Rails”
on Saturday Oct 1st. This
not-to-be-missed event will bring in bird experts from across Ohio and beyond
to peak into the secretive lives of these wetland specific birds.
To learn more about our Flora-Quest Wetland Workshop:
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