"… to be used for nature study and as a preserve for birds and other wildlife."- Carmen Hambleton Warner
We promised an update, and here it is… The native Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum) is now in peak bloom. Bloom time will probably last for at least another week, depending on the weather. The bursting flower bud, seen below, typically goes under appreciated but it… Continue Reading “Rhododendron Update”
It’s true….life really is like a box of chocolates…you never known what you’re gone a get. This morning, this is the scene that greeted me right outside the nature center. The young deer seemed to be puzzling over what these odd grass eater were… Continue Reading “A Day in the Life…Part 25”
It has been another busy week in and around the preserve. Time has been split at Wahkeena, Rock Mill, Camp Oty Okwa and points in between. Programs for OAGC’s Nature Study Camp and the Educator’s Week has kept all of the Wahkeena staff hopping.… Continue Reading “A Day in the Life…Part 24”
This edition will focus more on the animal inhabitants at Wahkeena. It is baby time for many of our residents. The baby Wood ducks pictured below were captured by visitor Alan Coovert of Hocking County. The young ducklings can be easily seen from the… Continue Reading “A Day in the Life…Part 23”
We have reached the last day of May and now the preserve is fully into the green and white period of the year. As soon as visitors walk down from the parking area, they will see this reflected in Lake Odonata. The surface of… Continue Reading “A Day in the Life…Part 22”
As we approach the end of May, the spring wildflowers are slowly giving way to the green of summer. Some of the azaleas are still in good blooming condition, but the Pink Lady’s Slipper and Showy Orchis are fading fast. The late show of… Continue Reading “A Day in the Life…Part 21”
It’s azalea time once more at Wahkeena. The terrace behind the nature center is bursting with pinks and white and orange that are typical of mid May. Above is the orange Flame Azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum) which is native to the local Sugar Grove region… Continue Reading “A Day in the Life…Part 20”
Azalea sp. behind nature center Wow, we went from a cool April to a May that feels more like July! The native wildflowers and shrubs continue to bloom rapidly and the insects have exploded this past week. Lake Odonata has proven its name and… Continue Reading “A Day in the Life…Part 19”
The Dogwoods have finally opened this part week, joining the Redbuds and the Crabapples, as the understory of the forest puts on its annual show. The showers of April have given way to the warm bright days of May….and wildflowers and warblers. And the… Continue Reading “A Day in the Life…Part 18”
As lateness of this post will attest, it’s been a very busy week here at the Wahkeena. Lots of visitors, programs and groups coming to see all that Wahkeena has to offer. We are entering a very colorful period as the Redbuds are now… Continue Reading “A Day in the Life….Part 17”