Friday, June 15, 2012







We had a good rain about a week ago, then several warm days and the wildflowers have exploded. Some are quite exciting such as the Wild Iris, the Showy Lady’s Slipper, and the Prairie Smoke.

Yesterday, Sandra and I drove to Maxton Plains on the north side of the island about 15-20 miles from our place. Maxton Plains is an alvar region, maybe one of the world’s largest, and is protected by The Nature Conversancy. FYI: an alvar is created when an advancing glacier scrapes away overburden and exposes limestone bedrock, leaving an area covered with little or no soil and with its own unique plant habitat. The glacier left the Maxton Plains area about 10,000 years ago and left behind this wonderful place for Sandra and I and others to enjoy. That’s the end of the lecture but for more, you can Google Maxton Plains. I think you’ll find it interesting.

Our main purpose for going to Maxton Plains was to see if the Prarie Smoke had come out – it had, and was well worth the drive. I understand that the Prarie Smoke is an endangered species, but it certainly doesn’t seem to be endangered on Maxton Plains.

Peace to all.

1 comment:

  1. Sam and I remember with love our drive out to the Plains! Love to see all the pictures!! This blog is our very favorite!! LOVE YOU!!

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