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| Pictured here beside a signed post oak are, (left to right) Dick H., Glenn S., Lee B., Jean B., Carl B., Linda B, and Kathy S (taking photo). |
From Kathy S
Our energetic group of BRFAL members volunteered
to brave yesterday’s heat and possibility of thunderstorms to install more Tree
Identification signs at Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
This project began in
2012 and as of today, there are now three trails that the public can enjoy
while learning more about our native trees. The Lakeview Trail (and adjoining
Discovery Center area), the Turtle Island Trail, and as of yesterday, the
Walton Creek Trail, totaling over 3 miles of groomed trails. Each sign
identifies the tree with its common name, its botanical name, a picture of its
leaf and a short description.
This project is designed for education/outreach,
one of the goals of the Virginia Master Naturalist Association. Funding for the
signs was provided by The Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park, and All
Jobs Inc. and volunteers from both Blue Ridge Foothills and Lakes Chapter of
VMN, and Friends of SM along with Park staff helped with the planning
and installation.
As we hiked through the woods, carrying our
assorted equipment, we likened ourselves to the Seven Dwarves, but no one
wanted to be designated as Dopey.
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