Welcome one and all to this naturally occurring Silver Maple Floodplain Forest. In this lush, scenic environment you will encounter several types of flora and fauna. The predominant trees in this natural community are silver maples, – as you may have guessed –bur oak, red maple and the occasional American elm. Basswood, black ash, black cherry and green ash trees are also found in these particular ecosystems. Due to the severe competition for sunlight and growing space shrubs are a rarity in this location. However, herbs possess the ability to thrive in the shade of a flourishing canopy; therefore, a variety of ferns and nettles can be seen emerging from the soil. This vast abundance of herbs and trees can also be attributed to the seasonal flooding that is characteristic of this natural community. In addition to the menagerie of flora present in this location you may also catch a glimpse of various birds such as the Northern waterthrush, belted kingfisher, green heron and the bank swallow. Should you choose to visit this area in the late evening a barred owl or a silver-haired bat may make an appearance. If you are exceptionally fortunate you may observe a rare creature such as the wood turtle, spotted turtle or Blanding’s turtle in this beautiful ecosystem.
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