Observations by ameliastebbins

This Red-backed salamander was found under a log. They do not have lungs, but breathe through their skin.

These plants flower and are insect pollinated. Box Turtles and other small mammals help with their seed dispersal.

These trees often provide shelter for many animals like birds and small mammals like squirrels.

Sassafras leaves are sometimes used for things like tea to drink. The oils have also been used for some perfume and soap.

The American Beech is wind and insect pollinated. They are often found among other trees such as oaks and pines.

These plants are insect pollinated. It is used for medicinal purposes like skin irritations or problems.

Female is larger than the male. They spin webs in a spiral pattern. The webs are sticky to catch flying insects like flies and wasps.

Wind pollination and wind seed dispersal. Leaves usually turn a golden yellow color in the fall.

In the fall Red Maple leaves turn a beautiful red color and then the leaves fall, growing back in the spring.

Reproduction occurs in late spring/early fall. Has one wart per spot typically. Eats mostly insects

Not local, from east coast. Produces chemicals that are intended to keep other plants from growing near by

These bugs seemed to be covering the tree. Their eggs hatch about this time of year and we were able to see eggs and small new bugs

These flowers were numerous and surrounded by many insects