Shooting Star Plants

These shooting stars are near the triangle.

In my nursery patch, several shooting stars.

These are near this marker.

These are all at the entrance to the trail to Marvin.

I thought they were orchids but see they are shooting stars. 

 

Lomatium

Lomatium

Several species of Lomatium (desert parsley) with yellow flowers are native to Washington state, often appearing as early spring wildflowers on rocky slopes and prairies. Common yellow-flowering species include Lomatium triternatum (nineleaf biscuitroot), Lomatium utriculatum (spring gold), and the rare Lomatium bradshawii. They are characterized by umbel clusters and often have finely divided, carrot-like leave

 

Snowdrops are Naturalizing.

These are on the left side now in nice clusters.

Previously one or 2 per bunch. 

These are on the side of the little house.

Haven't taken pictures of the doubles.

Orchids in Many Places.

I went into the Preserve today to see if there were any native wildflowers there.

These were on the first turn left from my entrance.

These didn't mature last year.

The collage is from this trail out to Marvin Rd. 

There were many on both sides of this trail.

There were at least 30 baby orchids at the end of the trail.

I put a bunch of sticks to tag them.

This is the one by the Schmitz entrance.

One we moved last year by choco lily corner.

The next day!

European Hornbeam

These seed heads intrigue me. 

I found a tag on one of the trees, many on Arrowroot Loop. 

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' (Pyramidal European Hornbeam) is a durable, slow-growing deciduous tree, ideal for formal hedges, privacy screens, or street plantings. It starts narrow/columnar and matures to a 30–40 ft tall, 20–30 ft wide, oval-vase shape. Known for its smooth gray, fluted bark and yellow fall color, it thrives in full sun to part shade and is highly tolerant of urban pollution. 

Request for Blackberry Vines Removal

These blackberry vines are choking the Osoberry plants.

I requested HOA clean it up.

Takara thanked me for bringing it to their attention.

She will bring it up at the next HOA meeting. 

Landscape - John Bullock, Co-Chairperson, at jcbullock4111@hotmail.com.

Newest Maps for Newsletter

Corrected spelling on 'pavilion' in several places.

It took hours for me to get this done.

Changed 1/2 mile to 1/4 mile after walking it again. 

There was always something not quite right.

Fixed Coleville with grey line.

Enlarged small road text boxes. 

More small black dots.

Sent finals to Miriam 2/16/26.

Finally have stub roads off Bowthorpe correctly labeled.

Side entrance from trail to Colville St. in Division 6. 

Baby Native Orchid

Found this baby orchid on the short-cut trail from sidewalk into preserve.

WPNPS FB said put rocks around it.

Taken Feb. 2024 

Taken March 2024

Latest Updated Map of Preserve - Updated - See 2/17 Post

This is the final sent to Miriam. Pavilion spelled incorrectly. 

Took screen shot of PDF, then enlarged using up symbol with Picture format. 

South Side Trail.

Powerline Trails

These were updated 2/16. 

Road into McAllister Open

Snowdrops

These are the snowdrops by the little blue house.

Snowdrops just starting to open by stairs.

Coral Bark Maple

Acer palmatum 'Sango kaku', or Coral Bark Maple, is a deciduous, upright tree (20–25 ft tall, 10–15 ft wide) celebrated for brilliant coral-red winter bark, light green spring foliage, and yellow-gold fall color. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in part shade to full sun, growing at a slow-to-moderate rate. 

 

Flowering Persian Ironwood

Two flowers on this tree.

Two flowers here also.

These are the two trees with no flowers found a couple of days ago. 

Two pictures of the same tree loaded with flowers.

Sun shine was really nice. 

Flowers up close. 

Oak Springs Blocking Exit.

Wall of blocks in exit to Marvin Road.

Truck going through Ovation. 

Arrow is where blocks are at the exit.