A Stroll Around the TRWA - 2020.06.08 - Townsend River Walk and Arboretum

Redbud Pea Pods along the Townsend River Walk & Arboretum Our Designated Redbud Tree is Loaded with Pea Pods. It is a Member of the Pea Family and the Pods are Edible!

Wow! What a hot and humid week. Even by the Little River and under the trees, at the TRWA, it is hard to escape the humidity. Since many are staying indoors during this hot spell, I thought it would be worth giving a view of what is currently going on at the Townsend River Walk & Arboretum. Enjoy!

The second bluebird nesting consists of four eggs. Pic was taken 2020.06.07. We will be watching for the eggs to hatch around the 19th of June.
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The second bluebird nesting consists of four eggs. Pic was taken 2020.06.07. We will be watching for the eggs to hatch around the 19th of June.
Our Cypress Tree is really showing off this year. It is worth the visit to the TRWA.
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Our Cypress Tree is really showing off this year. It is worth the visit to the TRWA.
Daylilies are popping up throughout the Arboretum.
daylillies

Daylilies are popping up throughout the Arboretum.
Our Dogwood Tribe is looking great. Expecting beautiful blooms next Spring.
dogwood tribe

Our Dogwood Tribe is looking great. Expecting beautiful blooms next Spring.
This the one of the Elderberry Bushes planted this year by the Pollinator & Memorial Garden. It is really linking its location.
elderberry

This the one of the Elderberry Bushes planted this year by the Pollinator & Memorial Garden. It is really linking its location.
Oakleaf Hydranga's are particularly show this year. That goes for the one in our Roadside Specimen Garden.
oakleaf hydranga

Oakleaf Hydranga's are particularly show this year. That goes for the one in our Roadside Specimen Garden.
The Pollinator Garden Path and Viewing Area has come a long way. Once the new Monarch and Hummingbird Gardens are planted a layer of brown rock will be applied to finish it.
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The Pollinator Garden Path and Viewing Area has come a long way. Once the new Monarch and Hummingbird Gardens are planted a layer of brown rock will be applied to finish it.
Look hard and you will find some Poppy's on the hillside opposite the Pollinator & Memorial Garden.
poppy

Look hard and you will find some Poppy's on the hillside opposite the Pollinator & Memorial Garden.
Queen Anne's Lace although not native is seen throughout our area. Butterflies love it and is the host plant for the Black Swallowtail Butterfly.
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Queen Anne's Lace although not native is seen throughout our area. Butterflies love it and is the host plant for the Black Swallowtail Butterfly.
This is our designated Arboretum Redbud (Cercis canadensis) and the pea pods are overloading the tree. It is magnificent. The Redbud is a member of the pea family and the pods are edible. For additional info see: http://www.eattheweeds.com/eastern-red-bud-pea-pods-on-a-tree/
redbud pods

This is our designated Arboretum Redbud (Cercis canadensis) and the pea pods are overloading the tree. It is magnificent. The Redbud is a member of the pea family and the pods are edible. For additional info see: http://www.eattheweeds.com/eastern-red-bud-pea-pods-on-a-tree/
There is a very tall Spanish bayonet (Yucca aloifolia) growing along the top path.
spanish bayonet

There is a very tall Spanish bayonet (Yucca aloifolia) growing along the top path.
There is a large number of Spiderwort (Tradescantia) growing on the riverside of the lower walking path. Take a walk down and also see the Red Buckey, Strawberry Bush (Hearts-a-bustin) and much more.
spiderwort

There is a large number of Spiderwort (Tradescantia) growing on the riverside of the lower walking path. Take a walk down and also see the Red Buckey, Strawberry Bush (Hearts-a-bustin) and much more.
Sweet Peas are growing around the Roadside Specimen Garden.
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Sweet Peas are growing around the Roadside Specimen Garden.