Stop 4

This open field was once forest but was cleared in the 1970’s and planted with brome grass, a non-native species used for hay. This field is now burned and is returning to natural grasses.

Work is underway here to remove some of the trees that have come back into this meadow. We have recently removed several large Eastern Red Cedars.

If you visit in the spring, you’ll be able to see germinating small wildflowers growing in between the grass. In the autumn this is a great place to find blooming sunflowers. This area is constantly changing – come back often to make your observations!