AMC needs you to help to document forest flowering times across the Northeast this spring and summer and especially during June; which is Flower Watch Month
How to monitor:
- Obtain the field guide and data sheet by downloading pdf file below, request the materials to be mailed to you (Include "Forest Flowers" as subject line), or obtain a copy at New Hampshire North Country AMC destination.
Forest Flower field guide and 2 data sheets pdf
(6 pages) print double-sided (read this printing hint to keep paper use down)
- Go to any mountain trail above ~ 1,500 feet
- Staying on the trail, locate a targeted forest plant (see field guide)
- Record on data sheet date, detailed location and whether plant is before flowering, flowering, or not flowering
- Return data sheet to AMC. It's that simple!
If you want to be more involved then sign up for our Mountain Watch Adopt-A-Peak monitoring program. Targeted species for forest monitoring include painted trillium, bunchberry, Canada mayflower, blue-bead lily, wood sorrel, and hobblebush.
