A brief introduction to the history of quarrying in Schuyler and The Quarry Gardens project, followed by a guided tour of native plant communities and quarrying artifacts along the main trails around the quarries. Among the plant communities, look for Yarrow, Thimbleweed, Indian Hemp, Goatsbeard, Great blue lobelia, Butterflyweed, Yellow false indigo, Partridge pea, Turtlehead, […]
The Thieblots, co-owners of the Quarry Gardens, will lead this tour. In the Visitor Center, Armand will introduce the QGs project and the history of soapstone mining. Bernice will lead a walk along the main trail around the quarries. Among the plant communities, look for Upland ironweed, Purpletop, New England Aster, Early goldenrod, Woolgrass, Rose […]
The Thieblots, co-owners of the Quarry Gardens, will lead this tour. In the Visitor Center, Armand will introduce the QGs project and the history of soapstone mining. Bernice will lead a walk along the main trail around the quarries. Among the plant communities, look for Upland ironweed, Nodding onion, New England aster, Early goldenrods, Woolgrass, […]
This walk will be led by Forrest McQuire, naturalist, storyteller, and Quarry Gardens property manager. Despite the predations of deer this year, there should be an abundance of Mountain mint, Partridge pea, early Goldenrods, Passionflower, Mistflower, Spotted beebalm, Rose pink, Thoroughwort, Joe Pye weed, and many others. Bring a picnic and enjoy it in the […]
The Thieblots, co-owners of the Quarry Gardens, will lead this tour. In the Visitor Center, Armand will introduce the QGs project and the history of soapstone mining. Bernice will lead a walk along the main trail around the quarries. Among the plant communities, look for Upland ironweed, Nodding onion, New England aster, Early goldenrods, Woolgrass, […]
The Thieblots, co-owners of the Quarry Gardens, will lead this tour. In the Visitor Center, Armand will introduce the QGs project and the history of soapstone mining. Bernice will lead a walk along the main trail around the quarries. Among the plant communities, look for Upland ironweed, Milkweeds, Maryland golden aster, Boneset, Flowering spurge, Nodding […]
Following an introduction to the Quarry Gardens site and project in the Visitor Center, we will take a walk to see mining artifacts and plant communities along the main trails around the two quarry pools. Among the plant communities, look for Upland ironweed, New England aster, Early goldenrods, Woolgrass, Joe Pye weed, Wild petunia, Partridge […]