Gayfeather and Other Woodland Wonders

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Leon Creek Greenway, Bamberger Nature Park Trailhead
from Babcock Rd north to the pedestrian bridge
and numerous natural surface trails in between

Today's photos:

It was hot on my walk through Bamberger Nature Park and along the Leon Creek Greenway today, but the air was crystal clear. It was a beautiful day to be on the trail. It has been a couple weeks since it has rained, but compared to a year ago, the woodland along the creek is especially vibrant now. 

Gayfeather (the purple flowers in the first five photos in this series) grow profusely in the rocky limestone soil along Leon Creek. They begin blooming in late summer and continue well into early winter.