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  • Welcome!
  • The Conservancy's Lynn McNamara talks with Karen Pettersen on the trail at White River Ledges.
  • Taking the long view.
  • Visitors tread lightly along the shore of the White River to avoid disturbing rare plants.
  • The Conservancy's Dan Farrell, left, shares his background in botany with the group.
  • The plants that grow along the ledges are delicate but persistent.
  • Dan Farrell points out the interesting rocks and rare plants along the White River.
  • Taking a break along the trail.
  • Trip co-leader Dan Farrell, Conservation Information Manager at the Vermont Chapter, talks botany with field trip participants.
  • Listening intently.
  • The lowest land near the White River floods each spring.
  • White River Ledges is a peaceful spot to spend an afternoon.
  • Trip co-leader Lynn McNamara discusses the different ferns along the trail.
  • Sue Shea walks along the White River.
  • Porcupine sedge
  • Beth Martin enjoys a sunny July day along the White River.
  • Capillary beak rush
  • Intern Kathryn Bomey takes in the view along the White River.
  • Greenish sedge along the White River
  • Bobcats were here!
  • Canada Lily
  • Photographer Warren Walker and Beth Martin explore the plants along the White River.
  • Round-leaved ragwort.
  • Along the White River, calcium-rich groundwater seeps through exposed bedrock. It's ideal for unusual grasses, sedges and mosses.
  • Heading home across the field.
White River Ledges Natural Area
Vermont Chapter Field Trip -- July 9, 2011