doll’s eye, white baneberry (Actea pachypoda), photo KAsher

Join biologist Denise Poyer on May 16 from 10am to noon on the Ben Utter Trail in Exeter RI.

We will discover early spring flowers deep in the Arcadia Management Area. We will first walk south on Sand Trail to look for Indian cucumber root (Medeola virginiana), dolls-eyes (Actaea pachypoda), sharp-lobed hepatica (Anemone acutiloba) and many other ephemeral flowers. This trail features a wonderful patch of nodding trillium (Trillium cernuum), one of the few trillium species found in RI. We will then turn back north on the Ben Utter Trail to search for downy rattlesnake-plantain (Goodyera pubescens), as well as more wetland species, including early violets. Plan for a mile or so of walking on wooded trails and wear appropriate hiking footwear.

This walk is free and open to the public.  Donations to help support our walks are appreciated.  DONATE NOW

General walk guidelines

Wear clothing and sturdy footwear appropriate for the weather conditions and for protection against sun exposure, ticks and other insects, briers, tree root etc. Bring a sufficient supply of water and nourishment for your needs.

Dogs are not permitted.

Cancellations

Should you need to cancel, contact us as soon as possible. office@riwps.org 

We walk light rain or shine.  In case of  cancellations due to poor weather conditions, we will email you. We tend to wait until the day before the walk to make this call as weather forecasts can be changeable.

Registration is required

The number of participants is limited to maximize the ability for everyone to observe the plants and participate in the conversation.  

Note: Only one person can register at a time. To register a second person, just repeat the process.

More specific location of the to the walk is provided upon registration.