On a beautiful late April evening, GLT member Aubrey Schulz helped a group of 24 participants locate and identify spring ephemeral plants on the GLT’s Mary Edwards Mountain Property in North Granby.
Spring ephemeral plants are native plants that often grow in beds of moss and leaf litter where larger plants will not easily crowd them. They are the first plants to pop up in spring—and the first to flower. Each spring, the forest floor awakens with their vibrant colors and delicate blooms.
The group was able to identify a range of species, including red trillium, starflower and dwarf ginseng. It was an enriching walk, at a beautiful time of day, on a spectacular property, and participants left with a deeper appreciation for spring in New England.



Schulz holds a basic certificate in native plants from Native Plant Trust and is president of the Granby Wildflower Meadow. The GLT thanks her for leading this educational walk and kindly sharing her knowledge!