Blackeyed Susan
This flower is great for song birds,
and is the state flower of Maryland
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and is the state flower of MarylandBee Balm
is attractive to hummingbirdsChicory
be used as a coffee additive Whorled Rosinweed
found on ancient Greek coins.American Lotus
anchored deep under the water.Rose Mallow
flower is often used in tea.Pickerel Weed
filters for polluted waters.Oxeye Daisy
late spring to fall. Queen Anne's Lace
tomato plant production.St. John's Wart
used to treat depression.
The Wetland offers an easy hike among the most diverse ecosystems in McMinn County. Nonnative species have been removed to allow visitors a look into the past to see the vegetation in its original state. A leisurely walk in nature a few times per week has been proven to reduce stress, risk for heart disease and diabetes. This is a place of exploration to see nature in a pristine environment. The kiosks offer information on the environmental processes, nature poems and quotes, and a history lesson in how the plants and trees were used by man.
The Pergola is made entirely of our native eastern red cedar and can seat up to 60 people for events. You could also to read a book or look at birds, butterflies, and dragonflies that frequent the wetlands.
Historically many cultures carved the faces of spirits in the trees for protection. In fact, the phrase "knock on wood" comes from the German practice of knocking on the Waldgeist (wood spirit) for luck.
The natural boulders offer places to sit and the stone theater is idea place to hang out, read a book, or listen to program offered by EG Fisher Library.
This wood was used for the
the Pergola at the Wetlands.
The rank odor of this seed
is attractive to some insects.
This flower smells like
bubble gum.
It is the largest native North American
fruit and it tastes like a bannana.
This flower grows almost everywhere
in the U.S. east of the Rockies.
This "parent" shoots its "children" up to 40 ft. away, giving it a clear head start.
This "parent" has a herbicide which "limits" competition for its "children". One might say it is protective.
This parent has lots of "children" and provides a nutrient rich soil. One might say it is very nurturing.