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| Registration for Flora-Quest 2012 now available! The Flora-Quest Story... Established in 2007, Flora-Quest is a hand’s-on botanical adventure focusing on native plants and the conservation of natural areas. Centered at the beautiful Shawnee State Park resort in the middle of Ohio’s largest contiguous forest, a mind-boggling array of plants is at our fingertips. Just to the west of Shawnee in Adam's County is the sprawling Edge of Appalachia preserve and several of Ohio's best Natural Areas and Preserves. Filled with unusual habitats and possessing one of the state’s highest concentrations of rare plants, the Adams County is a botanical paradise. Flora- Quest trips are split between Scioto and Adams counties, and these packages offer participants the greatest botanical adventure to be had in Ohio, at the best time of year to explore this region. Upwards of 1,000 species of native plants are found in this area – there are only about 1,900 natives in all of Ohio. In addition to learning about common plants, most of which we’ll see in profusion, Flora-Quest participants will also have the opportunity to observe a number of great rarities. Particularly noteworthy are the Appalachian plants found no further north than Shawnee. Newcomers are often amazed to see southerners like umbrella magnolia, pinxter-flower azaleas, and early stoneroot in the forest. We are fortunate to have some of Ohio’s most gifted botanists and naturalists leading Flora-Quest expeditions. All of them know the area well, and are very familiar with the plant life of the region. Their leadership is invaluable, as first- timers (even second, third, and fourth!) are often overwhelmed by the vastness of Shawnee and the Edge, and scarcely know where to begin. Most of our guides are also well-versed in other facets of natural history, such as birds, butterflies, geology, etc. which only adds to the enjoyment of the trips. May is a time of rebirth in the natural world, and there is no better place to be than in the wildlands of Adams and Scioto counties to experience spring. We hope to see you at future Flora-Quest! |
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Photo on our 2012 card provided by Andrew Gibson. More of his
fine work can be found at : The Natural Treasures of Ohio blog.
Master Gardeners and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists
may use these events for their educational requirements.
fine work can be found at : The Natural Treasures of Ohio blog.
Master Gardeners and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists
may use these events for their educational requirements.
| "In the end we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand and we will understand only what we are taught." Baba Dioum |
May 4-6, 2012 |
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| Special in 2012: Biggest Week in American Birding- ROAD TRIP! Southern Ohio with Greg Miller Friday May 4. Click here for registration. |