Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center - Trout Lily Walk with MN Jim Varnum (AT)
Thursday, March 1, 2012 1:00 PM
Description: Trout lilies, or white dog-toothed violets, are the harbingers of spring in the plant world. These flowers in the lily family bloom from just mid-February to mid-March. And there are many interesting facts about trout lilies. Did you know trout lily bulbs produce just one leaf in the first 6 years, then 2 leaves, a scape (stem) and a flower in the 7th year?
Walk Details: Texas Master Naturalist and trout lily guru Jim Varnum will conduct a short walk to observe trout lilies. The walk last approximately 1 hour. Bring your camera. Wear sturdy boots or shoes with good ankle support. Join Jim for a nature walk afterwards.
Note: This is Free First Thursday for March.
Contact Jim Varnum 214-543-2055. RSVP is not needed.
Location - DCAC, 1206 W. FM 1382, Cedar Hill, 75104, just south of Cedar Hill State Park entrance.
Web site - http://tx.audubon.org/Dogwood.html
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center (DCAC)
1206 W. FM 1382
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
United States