We are planning to go to the island May 31st through June 4th and were curious if the deciduous trees are usually leafed out by then. I know a lot of that would depend on the weather. I have also heard the wildflowers are the best in June. Would we be too early in June to see them?
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Vegetation on Island in Early June?
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Vegetation on Island in Early June?
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Re: Vegetation on Island in Early June?
That week last year the trees were starting to leaf on the west end. Saw some flowers but not a lot.
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Re: Vegetation on Island in Early June?
Your schedule is only one week ahead of this year's Isle Royal Botany Workshop. Maybe Keweenaw will see your post or I suggest contacting the IRKPA that sponsor the workshop.LunaHiker wrote: ↑Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:24 am We are planning to go to the island May 31st through June 4th and were curious if the deciduous trees are usually leafed out by then. I know a lot of that would depend on the weather. I have also heard the wildflowers are the best in June. Would we be too early in June to see them?
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Re: Vegetation on Island in Early June?
The trees along the Greenstone may have started leafing out. If you are in Rock Harbor, a hike along the Stoll trail will usually result in Calypso Orchids.
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Re: Vegetation on Island in Early June?
Thank you for your help everyone. I emailed the lady who was the contact for the Botany Workshop and she suggested shifting our dates further by a week so that is what we will be doing.
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