Chinquapins and Wildflowers in Bella Vista
Schedule
Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Bear Hollow Trailhead just north of Lancashire Blvd, Bella Vista, AR 72714, United States | Bella Vista, AR
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The main focus of this trip will be to see Ozark Chinquapin (Castanea ozarkensis) and learn about them from a local expert. We will see sprouts of various sizes and an example of ongoing blight. Chinquapins were once common in this area but were almost wiped out by chestnut blight. In addition we will look at spring wildflowers and a fine example of a chert gladeLeader: Fred Paillet is Adjunct Professor of Uark Geosciences and has published on chinquapin and chestnut investigations from around the world.
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Where is it happening?
Bear Hollow Trailhead just north of Lancashire Blvd, Bella Vista, AR 72714, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
