Along the brook the ground is densely covered in different species of fern, shrubs and even Poison Ivy. Further up the bank the mature coniferous trees dominate the land providing a dense canopy and plenty of herbaceous materials to cover the ground. In this area it is common to see Eastern Hemlocks thriving in the overstory while other deciduous trees seem to be thriving in the understory. There are many Common Buckthorns that line the edge of the brook as well as many other woody species competing for light. The identified species of plants are as follows, Barberry, Fern, Common Buckthorn, Red Maple, Eastern Hemlock, Norway Maple, Eastern White Pine, Poison Ivy, Yellow Birch, and Sugar Maple. This diverse area is already displaying signs of winter approaching, but we will monitor their changes over the phenological year.
