Barrens

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Illinoian age. We’re talking over 100,000 years ago! And unlike most of the barrens found in east-central North America, its soils are not sandy or shallow to bedrock. Instead, below the surface lies a deep, loamy soil which underlies the barrens and nearby woodlands. This distinct habitat houses shrub and bush communities that support numerous rare species. And coupled with the surrounding coniferous woodlands, it attracts a variety of birds, making it an ideal habitat for bird watching.

The opportunity to go wandering through such a beautiful and special place like Grass Lake and the Glacial Till Barrens with Darryl Speicher is something you don’t want to miss, especially if bird watching is involved.

WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday, May 20

WHERE: Grass Lake and Glacial Till Barrens, Tunkhannock Township

REGISTER: To register, go to brodheadwatershed. org/events/grasslake

Brodhead Watershed Association is a nonprofit environmental organization formed in 1989. BWA is dedicated to protecting and preserving water resources and the environment of the Brodhead watershed, and the water quality of the Brodhead, Cherry, Marshalls, McMichael, Paradise and Pocono creeks and their tributaries. BWA assists municipalities, residents, businesses and groups with protecting natural resources through education, workshops, seminars, public programs and stream monitoring. For information: info@brodheadwatershed.org or 570-839-1120.

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