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Hop Brook Floodplain & Tyringham Cobble
Tyringham, MA
September 27, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Hop Brook Floodplain & Tyringham Cobble. Tyringham, MA. The secluded Tyringham Valley is one of the most scenic areas in the southern Berkshires. This field trip will take us through a variety of natural and pastoral landscapes, climaxing with a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside from the top of the Tryingham Cobble, a natural area owned by the Trustees of Reservations. Instructor: Ted Elliman will look closely at the flora of the Hop Brook floodplain, a calcareous wetland community with a remarkable variety of grasses, sedges, and wildflowers, including several rare species. As we hike towards Tyringham Cobble, we will explore successional old fields and mixed hardwoods-hemlock slopes. Songbirds and butterflies, as well as wildflowers, grace the meadows of this special area. Fee: $40 (Member) / $45 (Nonmember). Pre-registration is necessary, contact the registrar at 508-877-7630, ext. 3303.
Contact: contact the registrar at 508-877-7630, ext. 3303.
Cost: Fee: $40 (Member) / $45 (Nonmember)
More Info: http://www.newenglandwild.org/learn
Registration Required
Posted by: Scott Gast
Issues: Wilderness & Ecosystems