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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Kids-n-Canoes06/22/2019 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pmIntroduce young children to the pleasure of family paddling outings! Paddling safety and basic stroke instruction is covered before venturing further afield to explore the watery world of Otter Point Creek.
Summer Solstice Celebration Canoe06/22/2019 @ 1:00 pm-3:30 pmCelebrate the start of summer with an afternoon on the water, soaking up the sun and solstice lore on the longest Saturday of the year.
How Old is this Tree?06/23/2019 @ 1:00 pm-2:00 pmImmerse yourself in the incredible world of trees! Use a tree corer to age some of the trees in Leight Park while enjoying a scenic hike.
Tails and Tots06/23/2019 @ 3:30 pm-4:30 pmStory time with a natural twist! Listen to stories, learn new songs, and move like the animals.
Chesapeake Canoers Summer Camp06/25/2019 @ 9:00 am-4:00 pmFloat along the waters of Harford County with a canoe paddle in hand. Dive into summer with games and activities by boat while investigating the plants and animals that call this place home.