...was perfect for exploring Bell’s Bend Park for the first time last weekend. There are several miles of walking trails along this mostly flat meadowland near the river. The subtle rich colors of the meadow, and the hills in the distance made a comforting Tennessee scene.
But winter offers more challenge to the identification of favorite wildlfowers; with less vibrant color and fewer leaves, I had to focus on height, location, shapes of dried seed heads.
Pictured: Broom Sedge, Milkweed,Queen Annes' Lace, Ironweed, Goldenrod.
Visit the 808 acres of Bell’s Bend Outdoor Center (a Davidson County metropolitan park) by taking Briley Parkway off White Bridge Road, north to Exit 12, Ashland City Hiway west-ish, left on Old Hickory Boulevard. No crowds, fantastic visitor’s center, good programs led by the staff
naturalists.
LINKS
http://www.nashville.gov/parks/nature/bbnc/index.asp
http://www.beamanpark.org/
I love the winter remnants of fall's flowers, especially when birds are hunting through them for seeds. Great post and lovely pictures.
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