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Explore the Arboretum: Nature and Wildlife at Camp Timberledge

Discover the diverse flora and fauna of Camp Timberledge's newly restored Nature and Archery Program Area. Learn about deciduous and coniferous trees, lichen, moss, and local animals while exploring trails, vernal ponds, and the beautiful lake shore. The Arboretum provides a serene setting for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.

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Explore the Arboretum: Nature and Wildlife at Camp Timberledge

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  1. The ArboretumCamp TimberledgeBeach Lake, PA www.camptimberledge.orgThe ArboretumDr. David S. Barnesabarnes2@rochester.rr.comNovember 2018

  2. Presentation Outline • Arboretum B. Plants of the Arboretum C. Animals of the Arboretum

  3. Arboretum

  4. Fast Facts III. Arboretum

  5. A. The Arboretum • Newly restored Nature and Archery/Program Area between the pond and lake shores and the stone wall. • Development Summer 2012-2013 Trails Nature Signage Benches Labeled trees Vernal ponds Archery Area Plantings of trees, bushes, and flowers

  6. Basketball Playing field Camp Center Lake Pond Arboretum Archery Wall Google view from Satellite with trails added

  7. New Archery and Program Area

  8. Arboretum at Sunrise in November

  9. Arboretum Stone WallSouth edge of Arboretum

  10. B. Plants of the Arboretum

  11. 1. Deciduous Trees – leaves fall in FallThe Most Common Examples in the Arboretum

  12. Deciduous Trees

  13. 2. Coniferous Trees (Evergreens)The Most Common Examples in the Arboretum • Hemlock - most common evergreen at CT, ½”needles long; 3/4” cones, native, found along lake shore. b. White pine – needles 2.5-5” long, in packages of 5, cones 4- 8”, cluster of 6 at south east corner of pond dam, native.

  14. 2. Coniferous Trees (Evergreens)The Most Common Examples in the Arboretum • Norway spruce - needles singly, 4 sided, ¾” long; cones 4-7”; cluster of 10 near middle of arboretum stone wall, non-native i.e., planted. • Mountain laurel – leaves (not needles) 2-4” long, only one in the arboretum and 2 at CT, can grow 9-27’ tall.

  15. Hemlocks – Largest Trees at Camp

  16. 3. Lichen and MossCommonly grow on rocks • Lichen– composed of 2 plants: fungiwhich provides the structure andalgae provides food. • Moss – small, soft, primitive plants in damp or shaded areas. Their leaves simply cover stems. Lichen composed of very small areas of green algae within the white fungus Moss

  17. Lichen Mushrooms - another type of Fungus Moss Lichen

  18. C. Animals of the Arboretum:1. Mammals Abridged from “Life at Camp Timberledge”

  19. Literature and Website Resources*www.camptimberledge.org • *Trails and Trees of Camp Timberledge. • *Camp Timberledge Trails. • *Check List of Animals and Plants at Camp Timberledge. • *Camp Timberledge Power Point of Camp Timberledge facilities. • *Life at Camp Timberledge Power Point of local animals and plants. • *Camp Timberledge Map. • Common Trees of Pennsylvania by PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources: Bureau of Forestry. • Life, Places, and Things: A Brief Lift for LT@CT July 2013

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