Lake Erie Metropark has two nature trails, Cherry Island (this is the that one our Crack O' Dawn Club walks) and Trapper's Rum. Trapper's Run goes along marshy water ways and has 4 overlooks. The overlooks are overrun with an invasive weed called, phragmites which barely allows any view. There is a plan to kill off the phragmites this fall with a spraying program that is being paid for by grant money. Then, we will be able to see the cattails and all the water life.
I had a lovely walk this morning, taking this trail. It was only 68 degrees when I started at 7am but it was muggy due to the rain storm that we had last evening.
Along the trail in the shady area were masses of these mushroom/fungi. They were so delicate looking. I guess the rain from last night's storm promoted the growth...they were amazing to see.
Scarlett Milkweed
Saw some great things on my walk this morning, more of which I will post tomorrow. I love the grass growing on this half submerged log. Click on the photo to enlarge.
Lovely pictures!!
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