Naromi Land Trust  
Forever. Sherman.  
                                                           May 2014 
                                                                                               Vol. 5, Issue 5     


Female Pileated Woodpecker - Photo by Dennis Larkin
In This Issue
Butterflies
Invasives
Salamander
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NLT Events Calendar
May 3 - Bird Walk

June 8 - Trails Day

July 11 - Annual Meeting

October 12 - Picnic
Members, Friends and Neighbors,
Naromi is lucky to have so many active members, supporters and caring people who participate in so much of what we do.  Without this wonderful community to sustain it, Naromi could not do the work you think is so important.  Thank you for all you do!

Photographer Dennis Larkin and Phantom Farm Ball WIner Cynthia Osborne - Photo by Marge Josephson
It has been fun to have so many varied activities over the past month (frog walk, bluebird box building, night time salamander walk, invasive species presentation and our first Phantom Farm Ball) and to see so many different people come out and show that they value the natural resources of Sherman.  

There is a paddle on the Great Swamp on May 17, organized by FrOGS.  Check this out for details.

Check out the notice about this weekend's bird walk below and be sure you have your calendar marked with all Naromi's scheduled activities.  Keep your eyes peeled on our events page and on Facebook for any other late-breaking Naromi notices.
Bird Walk on Saturday!
Join us this Saturday for another way to celebrate the natural resources all around us, our annual Spring Bird walk led by local bird expert Angela Dimmitt. This walk is always a popular one.  It begins at the Wimisink Boardwalk (Routes 39N & 55) to view waterfowl and other wetland-loving birds and continues at the Strauss Preserve to listen for those birds who prefer the cover of forest.  Hopefully they won't be too shy and we will get to both see and hear them.  

Meet at 8 AM on Saturday, May 3 at the Wimisink Boardwalk.  Bring binoculars and water.  Wear sturdy shoes-but with all the rain, boots are probably the best choice.  Be sure to do a thorough tick-check when you get home! Let us know to expect you by sending an email to [email protected].
Spring Butterflies
With Spring comes butterflies! Keep your eyes open for these early spring arrivals.  Click on the image for the name and information about each of these species. Photos by Dennis Larkin.


Invasive Species Walk and Talk
Thank you to our knowledgeable speaker; our partners, the JCC in Sherman, the Conservation Commission; and of course to all those who came to learn more about invasive species of plants in Sherman. Photos by Maureen McCann.

Salamander Walk 4/12/14

 

Photo and video by Marge Josephson.
It was a perfect night for humans (warm, full moon, clear sky with stars), so a group of 25 of all ages came out.  We had flashlights, some with high boots for wading in the edge of the ponds.   However, the salamanders had found the previous night to be better for them. Three salamanders and several frogs were seen --- hundreds of peepers and wood frogs were heard! Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening even without overwhelming sightings. Those who saw the salamanders were really impressed with their size (about 8 inches). 
 
John Foley was disappointed not to be able to uncover  the numbers he had seen on the rainy night before, but the group understood that amphibians prefer rain. We learned a lot about the ponds and behaviors and habitat of salamanders.  Some of the group planned to go out to a vernal pool on the next warm rainy night to search again.
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Night sounds of frogs in Spring.