18 April 2025
A number of days have been sunny this week so I made positive to get open air.
At Raccoon Wildflower Reserve on 13 April I encountered a damaged tree which I’ve seen many occasions earlier than, however this time it had a shadow that almost touched the far finish. The brightly lit forest ground additionally reveals why wildflowers bloom in April. They’re flooded with gentle earlier than the bushes leaf out.
Finest Picture of the week, although not a local wildflower. Purple deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) is blooming all through western Pennsylvania.
The day warmed up significantly at Raccoon Wildflower Reserve on 13 April. I may nearly watch the flowers opening.
Trout lilies (Erythronium americanum) have been simply starting to bloom alongside the south-facing cliff.
Spring beauties (Claytonia virginica) have been in every single place.
Sessile or toad trillium (Trillium sessile) was nonetheless in bud, although even when it blooms it barely opens.
Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica) have been nonetheless in bud on Sunday however they’ll be open at the moment.
Beavers have been busy alongside Raccoon Creek. Sadly this tree appears doomed.
Subsequent week guarantees to be heat and typically sunny. It’s a very good time to get open air.
