When:
Monday, May 27, 2024, 10:00- 12:00
Where:
Meet at the parking lot of the Camp Robinson Special Use Area (CRSUA): 34.992258, -92.358964 (copy and paste coordinates into Google Maps/Earth).
Type of Project:
FIRST seed collection of the season; primarily targeting Lance Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) and Carolina Larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum). Other species of opportunity as well.
Learn more about our target species by copying and pasting the links below:
Lanceleaf Coreopsis:
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=cola5
Carolina larkspur:
https://anps.org/2019/02/22/know-your-natives-carolina-larkspur/
General Directions:
Take Exit 135 off I-40 in Mayflower, go east on Hwy 89 (towards Lake Conway) for approximately 4.5 miles to Clinton Road (on left); go down Clinton Road for approx 2.6 miles; go left on Nursery Pond Road; parking area will be 180 feet on the right (across from the AGFC maintenance offices).
What to Bring/Wear:
* Appropriate Clothing for weather and environment (long pants, hat, etc.) preferably with boots.
* Insect Spray with DEET
* Water
* One more time: Insect Spray with DEET - Chiggers and Tics are definitely out.
Carpool/caravan is available. Meet at Robert's house no later than 9:30; please contact Robert the previous evening to coordinate.
Questions: Email Larry at: dixielarry@gmail.com or Call or Text: Robert Fuhler at 501.733.4019