Stroll Through Goll's Woods . . .

Monday was almost 'spring-like.'  I decided to take stroll through Goll's Woods.  I had not been there since spring.  

 

I noticed some changes and I like them.  Someone added some signs on some of the trees identifying them.  I never heard of Red Pine (aka Norway Pine which I have heard of). There are pines on the north side of the woods.  Since they are planted in rows, I don't think they are native to the woods.  

 

There are plenty of 'numbered' posts along the paths. They identify areas and some significant trees.  The only drawback is that you need to have the info pamphlet with you. 

In addition to the various species of Oaks, Maples, Sycamores and Beeches, there are a few species that I am not familiar.  I don't think I saw any walnut trees marked, possibly because there aren't any near the paths.  

I'm guessin this ash is probably dead or dyin by now.  Most of the dead trees in the area are probably Ash.

I have no idea if this Elm is alive or dead.  They don't remove dead trees in a nature preserves.  

I'm pretty sure you know if you have any nearby Cottonwoods near you.  Cottonwoods bother my eyes when they are goin to seed in the spring.  I feel like I have sand in my eyes and bags of sand under my eyes.

Ohio's state tree, the Buckeye.  I didn't spot any buckeyes on the ground.  The squirrels probably have them by now.  

I saw a couple new benches here and there.

 

Don't think I've ever heard of the Spice Bush.  I'll have to come back in the spring and check it out.  

Guess 'Mom' isn't good enough to warn ya about poison ivy.  The government has to get involved.

I've heard of Paw Paw, but didn't know it grew around here.  There is a Paw Paw, Michigan.  Charlie Maxwell, an outfielder for the Detroit Tigers during the '60's was from Paw Paw.  He was known for hitting home runs on Sundays.  

I've heard of bladdernut.  I think there are some on the edge of the golf course. 

 

These are new ones to me. 

Wood carvers like basswood.  

Hackberry is a new one to me also.  

I'm sure these species are all around the area.  I just didn't know the names.  I wish the markers were more weather resistant than the cardboard that was used.  I think it is a great idea.  They are small and unobtrusive and don't detract from the natural atmosphere at all.