This is the four post in our "Species of the Month" series, written by Park Ecologist Peter VanLinn. It's one of several 2014 initiatives meant to share knowledge we have about the Park for those who love it. This month, we spotlight the Yellow Morel. While we don't disclose the their specific Forest Park locations — because morels are highly sought after, it's important that we keep our limited populations flourishing here — we are pleased to provide information that will help you better understand and appreciate this interesting species.
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On March 11, 2014, Forest Park Forever and DJM Ecological Services, with funding support from the Missouri Department of Conservation, teamed up to conduct a controlled burn of three different sites within Forest Park’s Nature Reserve. In all approximately 7.5 acres of wildlife habitat was burned....
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We were very pleased that two members of the FPF team — Park Ecologist Peter VanLinn and Nature Reserve Steward Josh Wibbenmeyer — were recent guests of Jean Ponzi's on her popular radio show "Growing Green St. Louis."...
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Bloodroot is a small woodland flower that blooms for only one to two days. During the past two years in Forest Park, the bloom has come at the exact date of the vernal equinox (the first day of spring). We may not see that kind of constancy this year with the cooler weather, but visitors will want to keep their eyes peeled ....
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Our dedicated Nature Reserve Volunteer Team is anxious to get out in the Park to care for and improve the native flora in the 170 acres called the Forest Park Nature Reserve. Yesterday, some of our volunteers attended a training to prep for the 2014 season. Now all we need are some warmer temperatures so they can get to work tacking invasive species removal!
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The Forest Park Forever Nature Reserve staff joins forces with Wash. U student Rebecca Savitt to help combat an invasive plant that strangles the natural communities in Forest Park.
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