March 20, 2025
Vernal Equinox: Forests and Wildflowers
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Leader: Marney Bruce Location: Rock Creek Park The Vernal Equinox is the moment in which day and night are of equal length. This is the tipping point between astronomical winter and spring: from here on out, spring is full steam ahead. On this walk, we will experience this transition with the 2.5 mile Rapids Bridge Loop in Rock Creek Park. We will begin walking through winter woods, but when we get closer to Rapids Bridge along Rock Creek, the spring ephemerals put on quite a display. These short-lived blooms take advantage of the early spring: temperatures have warmed and days have lengthened, but the trees overhead have not yet shaded out the sun with new leaf growth. Enjoy this ephemeral moment of transition out in nature!
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DC location Washington, DC 20015