The weather and condition of the lake on April 1st:
On April 1st, it was around 45 degrees Fahrenheit. There was a light breeze and cold weather. Due to a storm a few days prior, there were many fallen trees, branches, and leaves. Due to all the fallen trees, the route to the lake was different, and it was also easier to get to places around the lake that we hadn’t previously taken pictures of or observed. Additionally, the storm washed up a significant amount of noticeable trash onto the shores of the lake. All around the coast, there were beer cans, plastic containers, and even an inflatable raft that had washed up as well.
Delicate Fern Moss:
In the Aldridge Lake area, the Delicate Fern Moss were much more prevalent, both when around the Eastern Skunk Cabbage and not. When it was around the Eastern Skunk Cabbage, the Delicate Fern Moss was primarily closer to the lake and the water, in areas with plenty of groundwater, surrounded by fallen leaves and branches, due to the strong wind and the recent storm.
The weather and condition of the lake on April 1st:
On April 1st, it was around 45 degrees Fahrenheit. There was a light breeze and cold weather. Due to a storm a few days prior, there were many fallen trees, branches, and leaves. Due to all the fallen trees, the route to the lake was different, and it was also easier to get to places around the lake that we hadn’t previously taken pictures of or observed. Additionally, the storm washed up a significant amount of noticeable trash onto the shores of the lake. All around the coast, there were beer cans, plastic containers, and even an inflatable raft that had washed up as well.
Eastern Teaberry:
The Eastern Teaberry or American Wintergreen rested closer to the ground, similar to the other species, among the fallen leaves and branches from recent storms. They stretched out from a red-stained stem, and a few had berries still on their branches. Their leaves were oval-shaped and longer when compared to the similar-looking Partridge berry leaves.
The weather and condition of the lake on April 1st:
On April 1st, it was around 45 degrees Fahrenheit. There was a light breeze and cold weather. Due to a storm a few days prior, there were many fallen trees, branches, and leaves. Due to all the fallen trees, the route to the lake was different, and it was also easier to get to places around the lake that we hadn’t previously taken pictures of or observed. Additionally, the storm washed up a significant amount of noticeable trash onto the shores of the lake. All around the coast, there were beer cans, plastic containers, and even an inflatable raft that had washed up as well.
Partridgeberry:
At first glance, the Partridgeberry looked like an extension of the Eastern Teaberry. It had similar features, such as red berries and small green leaves that rested closer to the ground. However, the Partridgeberry leaves were much differently shaped compared to the Eastern Teaberry. The Eastern Teaberry leaves are longer and more oval-shaped, while the Partridgeberry leaves are much rounder and almost heart-shaped. They were surrounded by many fallen leaves and branches, due to the strong wind and the recent storm and were protruding from the ground.
The weather and condition of the lake on April 1st:
On April 1st, it was around 45 degrees Fahrenheit. There was a light breeze and cold weather. Due to a storm a few days prior, there were many fallen trees, branches, and leaves. Due to all the fallen trees, the route to the lake was different, and it was also easier to get to places around the lake that we hadn’t previously taken pictures of or observed. Additionally, the storm washed up a significant amount of noticeable trash onto the shores of the lake. All around the coast, there were beer cans, plastic containers, and even an inflatable raft that had washed up as well.
Fan Clubmoss:
In the Aldridge Lake area, the Fan Clubmoss grew closer to the ground and there were many noticeable Fan Clubmoss all around the area. They were surrounded by many fallen leaves and branches, as well as a few leaves growing from the ground that we were unable to identify.
The weather and condition of the lake on April 1st:
On April 1st, it was around 45 degrees Fahrenheit. There was a light breeze and cold weather. Due to a storm a few days prior, there were many fallen trees, branches, and leaves. Due to all the fallen trees, the route to the lake was different, and it was also easier to get to places around the lake that we hadn’t previously taken pictures of or observed. Additionally, the storm washed up a significant amount of noticeable trash onto the shores of the lake. All around the coast, there were beer cans, plastic containers, and even an inflatable raft that had washed up as well.
Eastern Skunk Cabbage:
In the Aldridge Lake area, the Eastern Skunk Cabbages were very prevalent; we were able to capture evidence of quite a few at different locations and stages of their life. The Eastern Skunk Cabbage primarily was closer to the lake and the water, making sense because it thrives in areas with abundant water. It was surrounded by a Delicate Fern Moss, fallen leaves, and branches due to the strong wind and the recent storm. The Eastern Skunk Cabbage emitted a strong odor.
