A Year at Boundary Bridge June 18, 2011

Join the author of City of Trees for our fifth year of hikes in one of Washington, D.C.'s most beautiful wild areas. Starting at Boundary Bridge and following the same 2.5 mile loop trail each season, we'll explore the large trees, diverse shrubs, and exceptional wildflowers along a scenic stretch of Rock Creek. We'll also see and hear many species of birds, butterflies, and amphibians. On our winter walk, an ideal time to admire the Park's topography, we'll look and listen for winter flocks and identify many species of woody plants. In April, we'll witness the spring magic of Rock Creek's myriad wildflowers. As summer arrives in the Park, we'll hope for a glimpse of a kingfisher as we look for ferns and early seasonal wildflowers such as enchanter's nightshade. Autumn is glorious in Rock Creek Park, and we'll conclude our series with a walk through colorful oaks, maples, and ashes, searching for the flowers of an early witch hazel in bloom. Our 2.5 mile circuit hike will be on trails with moderate uphill and downhill walking.