Red in the Forest

The hillside forest along the creek has some red spots. Red Columbine are in bloom.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

More Spring Arrivals

The Nodding Trillium are in flower in the forest area now along with White Baneberry.  The fern along the marsh road are well underway in their unfolding.














Enjoy!

~ Robin

Fresh in the Forest

Large Flowered Bellwort and Jack-in-the-pulpits can now be found along the path in the forest. 

Enjoy!

~ Robin

New Arrivals

At least a few new varieties of flowers are making the scene today.  The white variety of Common Blue Violets, Little Leaf Buttercup, and Wood Anemone.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Early Spring Flowers

Ground Ivy

Blue Violet

Early spring wildflowers are starting.  Some that many believe herald the arrival of spring.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Dandelion 

Rise and Shine!

Tuesday, Rue Anemone were barely visible as little red sprouts peeking out from behind leaves on the forest floor.  Today, although still small, several can be seen in bloom.  

Enjoy!

~ Robin

 

The Melt

Much of last weeks snowfall melted away overnight.  This morning started with a thick cover of white fog.  These were taken as the fog was subsiding.

Enjoy!

~Robin

Thursday Happenings

Although much of the park has received its 'summer cut', the marsh road has not been touched yet.  There is still time to catch the Virginia Waterleaf.  Northwood has their own Wild Geranium now as well.  They can be seen on the forested hillsides.  The taller purple flowers are Dame's Rocket.

Golden Alexanders are also in bloom along the creek edges.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

The 'Other' End of the Park

It may not be known to all, but there is another part to the park.  The 'other' end of the lake.  It is here that there is a landing to allow to put boats on the water.  Kinda pretty, don't you think?

Enjoy!

~ Robin

In the Beginning ...

In the beginning there was no park, just farm fields and a 'pond.'  When developers started building on the land, many young couples with children moved in.  I met one of these first residents, Margie Deutsch, on Monday evening.  She and her husband Manfred, moved into their home on the lake in 1964.  Her face was bright as she reminisced of those early years.  When she moved in, the park was not much more than an idea.  It wasn't long before that idea grew to reality.  The 1965 newspaper clip above shows the growing anticipation for the opening.  The park took shape initially under Harvey Feldman, New Hope's first park director.  He still lives on the lake.

Over the years, many residents of New Hope have grown to love the park.  Councilman John Elder has called Northwood Park “The jewel of New Hope.”   Friends of Northwood Lake is a non-profit organization that cares about preserving the quality and beauty of the lake and park.  Bob White is currently the president.

At present, the water quality could be much better.  One idea discussed at a recent association meeting was “Adopt a storm drain.”  The thought is for local residents who care to take a little effort and help keep a storm drain near them clear of debris.  The water quality can be improved if people remember: “Only rain down the drain.”

I'm thankful for the people who have cared and still care.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Newspaper article photo provided by Margie Deutsch.