Lionberger Woods walk sees large turnout
Jan 29, 2017
Bob Lawrence, president of the Rochester Land Trust, speaks to the group as they head out. BY TANNER HARDING
The Lionberger Woods walk, hosted by the Rochester Land Trust, had one of the "biggest turnouts ever" on Sunday afternoon.
It was a mild January day, making it perfect for an informational stroll through the property.
The walk through the 11-acre property was led by Rochester native Mindy LaBranche.
Along the walk LaBranche pointed out different types of plants, berries, trees and birds. She also gave a few survival tips, should anyone ever find themselves stuck in the woods.
"These pines are very high in vitamin a and vitamin c, and can be made into tea," she said. "Pretty much anything can be made into tea."
Bob Lawrence, president of the Rochester Land Trust, speaks to the group as they head out. BY TANNER HARDING
The Lionberger Woods property is located just off Haskell Ridge Road. BY TANNER HARDING
This is called turkey tail fungi because of the resemblance to a turkey's back feathers. BY TANNER HARDING
The spores from these plants are flammable, and have been used in gunpowder, fireworks and even as flash powder in the early days of photography. TANNER HARDING
LaBranche demonstrates how to get the edible seeds out of pine cones. BY TANNER HARDING
A hut made of tree branches on the trail. BY TANNER HARDING
