August 20, 2007
Pond Muckers
Using information and printed materials from the June 28, 2007 Friends group program titled "Aquatic Weeds at Fresh Pond," four members collected and identified aquatic plants from Black's Nook. We found three native plant species: Waterweed (Elodea sp.), top right photo; Coontail (Ceratophyllum sp.), bottom right photo; and Emergent Smartweed (Polygonum sp.), not pictured. All are native North American species. The June program was offered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation for monitoring non-native aquatic species.
Photos by Richard Gardner