Herbaceous Plants

Leight Park has many herbaceous plants which are plants whose stem is soft and green and that die back at the end of the growing season. Below is a chart of the most common herbaceous plants growing in Leight Park.

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Now available - a Marsh Flowering Field Guide - compiled by Bob Shakeshaft and Rob Bonfante, for their Master Naturalist project.

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Members Only - Early Bird Canoe08/15/2020 @ 8:00 am-10:30 amSoak in the morning sun and views of wildlife while paddling through our freshwater marsh. *Meet at Bosely Conservancy
Critter Dinner Time08/15/2020 @ 10:30 am-11:30 amWatch our turtles, amphibians and snakes eat while learning about these fascinating creatures.
Tots on the Shore08/15/2020 @ 3:00 pm-4:00 pmVenture down to the shoreline at low tide to explore rocks, shells, clay, and signs of wildlife. Be prepared to get dirty.
Invasinators08/16/2020 @ 9:00 am-11:00 amBecome part of a volunteer team of invasive plant removers and native plant restorers. Learn why non-native invasive plants are a threat to our ecosystem, how to identify problem plants, and removal and restoration strategies. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, and work gloves for field work in the Reserve each meeting date, weather permitting.
Tails and Tots08/16/2020 @ 12:30 pm-1:30 pmStory time with a natural twist! Listen to stories, learn new songs, and move like the animals!