Baby Bluebirds

Five baby bluebirds were found in
a box near the Nature Center in
late Spring.

 

 

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White Snakeroot

In late August and early September,
masses of White Snakeroot
(Eupatorium rugosum) bloom on
either side of the Waterfall Trail.
The plant contains a toxin that if
ingested by cattle, poisons their milk.

 

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Pandorus Sphinx Moth

A newly emerged Pandorus Sphinx
Moth (Eumorpha pandorus) rests
on a student’s hand on July 10.
The caterpillars of the moth feed on
Virginia Creeper and wild grape,
two vines abundant at Blackacre.

 

 

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