Submitted by Sue Hunt

It was one of those days when the wind wasn’t blowing a gail; so I took a walk to the pond to see if there was any evidence of early wild flowers. There were many small sprouts, so we should have many blooms in May. On the way back I cut through the stillman trail to the quary trail on a path which is mowed and easily walked. There were purple blooming ground plum and prairie parsley (a fern plant with small yellow flower). Both these plants are safe to eat, the parsley tastes like celery and when the plum appear they are good in salads.

I am planning another slow walk with rests today Thursday, April 14, if the weather stays nice. We’ll be able to examine the meadow, pond and gazebos. I will be glad to have any walkers join me. Meet me at the Hospitality Desk at 10 a.m.