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Sunday, March 04 2012, 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
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Trout Lily Walk with Jim Varnum - Tandy Hills Nature Area, Fort Worth (AT)
Sunday, March 4, 2012 1:00 PM
Description: Trout lilies, or white dog-toothed violets, are the harbingers of spring in the plant world. These flowers in the lily family bloom from just mid-February to mid-March. And there are many interesting facts about trout lilies. Did you know trout lily bulbs produce just one leaf in the first 6 years, then 2 leaves, a scape (stem) and a flower in the 7th year?
Walk Details: Master Naturalist and trout lily guru Jim Varnum will conduct a short walk to observe THNA's trout lilies and other early wildflowers, birds and butterflies. Bring your camera. Wear sturdy boots or shoes with good ankle support.
Location - 3400 View Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76103
Tandy Hills web site - www.tandyhills.org
More Info? Jim Varnum jevarnum@aol.com or 214-543-2055. RSVP is not needed.
Approved AT (2 hours max). JEV 1/1/2012
Note. Tom Frey conducts two TL walks at Spring Creek Forest in Garland on February 25, Jim conducts TL walks at Cedar Ridge Preserve in Dallas on February 26 and March 3, and at Dogwood Canyon on March 1 and March 10.
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