Fall Botany at Leonard Preserve

Saturday, September 28, 2019 11:00 PM 23:00
Sunday, September 29, 2019 1:00 PM 13:00

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Fall Botany at Leonard Preserve

Saturday, September 28, 2019. 11:00 – 1:00

Trip Leader: Neal Billetdeaux

The 259-acre Leonard Preserve is the largest natural area in the County's system of NAPP preserves. Its diverse landscape includes rolling hills, oak-hickory woods, wetlands, sedge meadows and prairie remnants and nearly one mile of winding River Raisin shoreline. See the attached link for a map and directions. This trip will focus on fall trees and shrubs as well as some of the late goldenrods and asters. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. These coordinates in your browser will take you there: 42.1513, -84.0503

You can also find directions at the link below:

https://www.washtenaw.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Leonard-Preserve-13

Michigan Botanical Society

The Native Plant Society for Michigan and the Great Lakes Region

The Michigan Botanical Club is the native plant society for Michigan. We are also home of the Michigan Big Tree Program.

The club was founded in 1941 and consists of five chapters.

The focus of the Michigan Botanical Club is:

Conservation of all native plants.

Education of the public to appreciate and preserve plant life.

Sponsorship of research and publication on plant life.

Sponsorship of legislation to promote preservation of Michigan native flora.

Establishment of suitable sanctuaries and natural areas.

Cooperation in programs concerned with the use and conservation of all natural resources and scenic features.