Bench 2 at Kuse Nature Preserve
Bench 2 is located near the entrance to a grove of trees that were left standing so that cows could have a shady place to rest. Imagine the cows standing in the shade or walking on the cow lane to or from the barn.
In spring, there is water at the curve on the trail. Bulldozing did not remove an existing low spot. The water attracts animal life.
A variety of trees, bushes, perennials and annuals can be seen that change through the seasons and the years. A Balsam tree, Black Cherry, Red Maple, Poplar and Winterberry Holly are among some of the nearby woody plants. Lady Ferns, frilly Tansy plants, Agrimony and blackberries may be among the smaller plants.
In warm weather, dragonflies, Northern Pearly-eye Butterflies and Little Wood Satyrs may be flying among the bushes. An ant hill has grown in size and then has been demolished by other animals. A deer trail leads from the neighbor's property to the trail.
Use the links on the grid below to help you observe.
Location Information |
Plants |
Animals |
Cow Lane |
Common Winterberry Holly |
Deer |
Poem - Getting the Cows |
Balsam |
Dragonflies |
Meditation - Blessings |
Buckthorn |
Butterfly - Little Wood Satyr |
Red Osier |
Butterfly - Northern Pearly Eye |
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Red Maple |
Ant Hill |
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Poplar |
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Mountain Ash |
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Blackberries |
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Flat-topped Aster |
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Lady Fern |
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Black Cherry |
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Woodland Agrimony |
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Tansy |
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Lady Fern |
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