field trip reminder

[ButterflyPR at comcast.net]

Well, the sun is shining & the outlook for this weekend's field trip seems brighter than last weekend's!  Here's the info from the website:

May 1, 2005 (Sunday)
10 AM
WEST ROCK PARK, New Haven
Leader: Larry Gall (203) 454-4612
 
Look for early butterflies such as Falcate Orangetip, Brown Elfin, and Juniper Hairstreak.
Most of the walking is relatively easy up an old roadway but there may be some trail hiking which is generally flat but rocky.
Wear good hiking shoes and bring water.
 
Directions: Take Rte 15 (Merritt Pkwy) to Interchange 59 (Rtes 63/69) exits). Go southeast on Rt 63 toward New Haven. Make left on Blake St., go quarter mile and make left on Farnam Ave. At end of Farnam, make left on Wintergreen. Pass cemetery on right, angle left on Wintergreen, come to stop sign and make right on Springside. Go to next stop sign, make left back onto Brookside (Wintergreen). Entrance to park will be on left, parking lot will be on right just  before passing under Merritt Pkwy bridge.

Here in Chester I continue to see cabbage whites.  I was happy to notice that my milkweed had sprouted--hope I see some monarchs this year!

Diane Adams