May Apples in May!

These wildflowers are called May Apples (Podophyllum peltatum). They are native to Michigan and have appeared for the first time in the natural area between #6 tee and #9 tee.

In among that group is some Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) also a native of Michigan.

This is a picture a the hill between #13 tee and #11 fairway. This area has been managed through prescribed burns, handled by the City's Natural Areas Preservation, for several years and is becoming an example of a native savanna. Savannas are characterized by low, native plants growing under large, mature oak and hickory trees.

Here is a close-up of some of the irises that are starting to bloom in the gardens at the clubhouse.

And a picture of a Great Blue Heron (Aredea herodias)near #17 green.

Spring-time is Bloom-time!

Some photos from the last couple of weeks at Leslie Park Golf Course.

Cherry blooms near #5 tee.

Pear orchard between #6 and #8.

May apples (Podphyllum peltatum) and trillium (Trillium grandiflorum)along the left of #9.

Great Egret (Ardea alba) near #8 pond

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) on railroad tracks by #3

Whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) on #9