Earth Day Reflections

Forested hills and meadow at sunset at Crow’s Nest Preserve

By Daniel Barringer, Preserve Manager.

Spring is upon us and the ephemeral wildflowers are incredible right now. Crow’s Nest Preserve lags behind much of the region in the season’s progress so it is still early spring here.

Trout lily is blooming in abundance. Redbud fills the understory with clouds of pink.

Skunk cabbage foliage grows lush along the streams.

A clump of Jack-in-the-pulpit growing in a thicket.

We hope you take advantage of this protected open space to enjoy nature. At 712 acres, there is plenty of room to find peace here.