Thursday, April 5th, at 7:00pm
FSU King Life Sciences Building, Room 1024
319 Stadium Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32304
Dr. John Tobe from Ecological Resource Consultants will discuss the history of the living landscapes of the Southeast. This is a deep time exploration of the origins of our native flora and ecosystem diversity, the biogeographic influences of climate change, plate tectonics, migration, and refugia. Facebook event HERE.
Field Trip: Spring Canyon
Saturday, April 7th
Church Pond Road, Quincy FL
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This field trip to Spring Canyon will be led by John Tobe and Helen Roth. You will see plenty of blooming Mountain Laurel, Florida Anise, and possibly Florida Flame Azaleas and Snowbells as we hike through the steephead ravine ecosystem. You will also be able to observe the progress that has been made with the restoration of a multi-age longleaf pine ecosystem which includes mature cat-faced longleaf pines and natural regeneration within the sandhill upland sections. A prescribed burn was recently completed in the SW section and fresh growth is underway. Two neighboring properties also demonstrate contrasting stages of longleaf pine ecosystem restoration.
An Excel document that lists the plants that have been documented at Spring Canyon has been posted on the Documents page in the Plant List section where it can be downloaded and printed. All you need to do is select the sheet with the pivot table view that you prefer.
We will gather at Spring Canyon at 9:00 in the picnic area and begin our hike at 9:15. The loop hike will be approximately 2 miles long and will probably last around 3 hours, allowing ample time for talking and taking pictures. We will take a refreshment break at the half-way point and then eat our lunches when we return to the picnic area. We will be walking up and down some steep slopes, so be sure to wear good hiking shoes and use a hiking stick or trekking poles. You will also want to use the usual sun and insect protection measures and bring water on the hike.
A flyer with detailed directions to Spring Canyon has been posted on the Meetings page. If using a mapping app, just enter "Church Pond Road, Quincy, FL" and select the route you prefer. If you need assistance with forming a car pool, or if you have any questions, email Helen at troth001@comcast.net or call her at 850-980-1941.
