Lots going on in the Watershed

So, so, so happy we finally got Fish and Wildlife to cut the fence that was blocking the creek. Water levels are already coming down but they say March should bring more water. The few small steelhead we've seen in the pools should then have a chance to move down to the River or can head further up past the fence blockage and where the water runs year-round. Victory!

Spring is revving up and there are flowers coming up everywhere. Most of the spring plants are showing including Coltsfoot and Mugwort down by the water, and buttercups, hedge nettle and shepherd's needle up in the meadow. The old fruit trees are flowering and the wild plums are just white with blossoms. My two mystery trees remain mysteries although I know both are in the rose family and I expect I can check them periodically to see what fruit they produce.

I found more fungus than I expected after a fair spread without rain. The agaricus have finally popped up and the cup fungus and helvella are still holding strong in the meadow despite the warm sun. Lots of small species I couldn't identify were growing in clusters on rotting wood in both the oak woodlands, and creekside meadow.

Posted on February 29, 2016 03:21 AM by bjoelle