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Quincy Bog Natural Area - Late Spring
Even a couple of weeks can make quite the difference at Quincy Bog Natural Area. My latest visit to the bog shows the changes that take place around the bog between the later spring and my earlier visit.
Highbush Cranberry
What looks and tastes like a cranberry but isn’t? A highbush cranberry (Viburnum opulus var. americanum)! I found some of this amazing shrub in my backyard. Come explore with me!
What is a Lichen?
Have you ever seen stuff growing on rocks, trees, or fence posts and was curious about what it is? Today we explore lichens, what they are, and why they are so special!