| The genus Viola that we're familiar with is the largest one in the family with 525-600 species, but is very unusual in being mostly worldwide and largely herbaceous. The rest of the family (ca. 900 species in about 30 genera) is mainly tropical and woody, with shrubs, trees and vines. Various butterfly groups use them as host plants, the leaves are full of vitamin C and tasty as a steamed vegetable when young, and a new large class of cyclic peptide proteins have been found with anti-tumor activity, that are particularly abundant and diverse in the violet family. So, they may well save the world, a fact Harvey always supected to be true! |
| Don't miss "Free Friday" 8:00PM at the Lodge mmm Friday Night Program: My Shawnee by Jenny Richards See Shawnee State Park and Forest from the eyes of an insider, Ms. Jenny Richards. This bubbly naturalist has an irrepressible love for all things Shawnee. Jenny specializes in youth programs, but 9 out of 10 adults agree she is too much fun to miss out on! |
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Dr. Harvey Ballard:
bViolets: Blue and Beyond!
Join Ohio University's Harvey Ballard as he leads a
power-point photo-tour featuring the violets
waiting to be found at Shawnee!
By popular demand! Harvey's extensive knowledge
about violets is only surpassed by his passion for this
well-known family of flowers. But, you'll be surprised by
what you don't know about violets, including a special
recipe!
bViolets: Blue and Beyond!
Join Ohio University's Harvey Ballard as he leads a
power-point photo-tour featuring the violets
waiting to be found at Shawnee!
By popular demand! Harvey's extensive knowledge
about violets is only surpassed by his passion for this
well-known family of flowers. But, you'll be surprised by
what you don't know about violets, including a special
recipe!
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| Jenny will treat you to a power point program of photos provided by local photographers. Get a sneak preview of the diversity about to unfold to you at Flora-Quest '10. From the majestic scenery, rare flora and flowers, to bobcats and rattlesnakes- this girl loves them all! Come share an evening with Jenny, at no extra-charge! Night walks will follow the program. |
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The Natural Heritage Database, managed by the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves'
Natural Heritage Program, was started in 1976. It now contains more than 17,000 records
which represent known locations for Ohio's rare plants and animals, high quality plant
communities and other natural features. You'll see many of these species first hand on
your Flora-Quest field trips.
Natural Heritage Program, was started in 1976. It now contains more than 17,000 records
which represent known locations for Ohio's rare plants and animals, high quality plant
communities and other natural features. You'll see many of these species first hand on
your Flora-Quest field trips.
Raven Rock |
Pete Whan: Let the Sunshine in!
The Nature Conservancy's Sunshine Corridor
The Nature Conservancy's Sunshine Corridor
- Native flora and birds are just a few of the interests
of this multi-faceted conservationist. Peter's life
adventures crossed the country, from Maine, to the
Everglades, and Wyoming! Fortunately, this field
biologist and naturalist returned to beautiful southern
Ohio to work with The Cincinnati Museum Center and
The Nature Conservancy.
The Sunshine Corridor is the Conservancy's new 6,000 acre goal that will link the
largest state forest with one of the largest privately owned preserves in the midwest
creating the largest consolidated forest in the heart of Ohio's highest biodiversity.
Learn why the Conservancy is willing to invest so much to make this dream a reality.
largest state forest with one of the largest privately owned preserves in the midwest
creating the largest consolidated forest in the heart of Ohio's highest biodiversity.
Learn why the Conservancy is willing to invest so much to make this dream a reality.
2nd Friday Option: Extra-Charge trip to The Eulett Center
For those of you arriving early on Friday, get a head start on your Flora-Quest
experience, and let us take you to the edge- The Edge of Appalachia that is!
This extra-charge program will introduce Questers to the incredible diversity found at the
Eulett Center, operated by the Cincinnati Museum Center. For an additional $25.00 you
can catch a 5:00 PM bus from the Shawnee Lodge to enjoy an evening meal at the Eullett
Center. Tour this state of the art facility and take in an evening program about the
preserve’s amazing diversity and with any luck, some of Ohio's rarest avian species:
Chuck-will's Widows and Blue Grosbeaks! Only early birds get this worm: trip limited to
the first 40.
For those of you arriving early on Friday, get a head start on your Flora-Quest
experience, and let us take you to the edge- The Edge of Appalachia that is!
This extra-charge program will introduce Questers to the incredible diversity found at the
Eulett Center, operated by the Cincinnati Museum Center. For an additional $25.00 you
can catch a 5:00 PM bus from the Shawnee Lodge to enjoy an evening meal at the Eullett
Center. Tour this state of the art facility and take in an evening program about the
preserve’s amazing diversity and with any luck, some of Ohio's rarest avian species:
Chuck-will's Widows and Blue Grosbeaks! Only early birds get this worm: trip limited to
the first 40.
Greg Schneider: Ohio Heritage Botany-
Preserving Ohio's Past for our Future
Ohio Heritage Botanists perserve Ohio's past by tracking the rare
plants found in our state. Greg Schneider has spent much of his
carreer working with Ohio's natural plances and endangered
species. He'll spin the tales of truiumph and tribulation in the
plant world.
Preserving Ohio's Past for our Future
Ohio Heritage Botanists perserve Ohio's past by tracking the rare
plants found in our state. Greg Schneider has spent much of his
carreer working with Ohio's natural plances and endangered
species. He'll spin the tales of truiumph and tribulation in the
plant world.
Saturday Programs: Your Flora-Quest line up!
