The trip to Smiley’s will be on Sunday May 4. Both Charlie and Bob have conflicts on Saturday so we are doing Sunday. We expect a moderate amount of rain this day.
Charles Cron will lead the trip to Smiley’s Park near Brooklyn to view the newly emerging spring ephemerals. Some plants will be in bloom but many will still be in bud.
Approach Smiley’s from Highway 14 Exit 5 from 101 to St Croix and Three Corners or Through Mt Uniacke to Ashdale. The bridge on Clatyon Mckay road is still out: there is only one exit and entry to the park off hwy 14. Follow the road signs. Parking is outside the Park. The Nature Trust property on Meander River is also accessable from the same parking area. Plan to visit both sites. Meet at Parking area at 09:00 hrs. About 3 hrs. to see most items. Then to Hebert River for Blue Cohosh emerging if time permits. Bring lunch or snack and water. Bring rain gear. Hiking boots or rubber boots ok.
