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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Buds and Bark Tree ID02/17/2019 @ 1:00 pm-2:30 pmDeciduous trees can be tricky to identify in the winter because their leaves have fallen. Join us on a hike to identify some key characteristics to help you figure out which is which. Warm up by the fire with some hot chocolate afterwards!
Meet a Critter02/17/2019 @ 3:30 pm-4:30 pmCheck out one of our live critters up close while discovering what makes that animal special.
Plankton Monitoring Studies02/20/2019 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pmOur plankton citizen science project is a great opportunity for science-minded individuals to contribute to monitoring and research at the Center. Help is needed with collection, identification, and analysis of plankton samples. Interested individuals should contact the Center for introductory training.
Marsh Fairy Lanterns02/23/2019 @ 10:30 am-12:00 pmFanciful fairies are known to inhabit all sorts of places, including the marsh. Create a beautiful, decorative lantern that is reminiscent of the lush world of marsh fairies in the summer season.
Critter Dinner Time02/23/2019 @ 1:30 pm-2:30 pmWatch our turtles, amphibians and snakes eat while learning about these fascinating creatures.