Today was a workday at the Triangle Land Conservancy’s Flower Hill Nature Preserve near the Johnston and Nash County border. A gravel parking area was just recently installed and we were doing some clean up. Specifically, we spread mulch to stabilize loose soils and we cleared out trees that were felled during construction. Additionally, we cleared a path for a new segment of trail that is to connect existing segments to the parking area. Though I may not make it, there are also workdays scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. The results of all this effort will be shown off during the Flower Hill Celebration and Rhodo Ramble, which takes place on Saturday May 2nd from 10am to noon. It is called the Rhodo Ramble because Flower Hill is home to an isolated population of native rhododendron. Like the white pines of White Pines Nature Preserve in Chatham County, these rhododendron would normally be at home somewhere closer to the mountains or the foothills.
Tags: conservation, rhododendron, volunteer
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