Winter Tree Identification at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
Winter Tree Identification at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve by Christy Rybka Although many naturalists identify common Kentucky trees by looking at their leaves, winter provides a wonderful challenge to identify…
Take a Walk with Tavia #20 – Lilac Tree
Take a Walk with Tavia #20 highlights Creasey's Japanese Lilac Tree ‘Ivory Silk’ (Syringa reticulata). These small trees frame Mahan Manor with beautiful, fragrant flowers. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/iKJVCQKqMxQ
Take a Walk with Tavia #14 – Red Buckeye
Take a walk with Tavia #14 highlights Red Buckeyes (Aesculus pavia). Look for these small and gorgeous trees next to the creek at Creasey Mahan. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/Stu6H_b_3XA
Take a Walk with Tavia #8 – Redbud and Violets
Take a Walk with Tavia #8 features Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) and Common Violets (Viola sororia). Come enjoy these tasty native plants! https://youtu.be/sExp3f_pa3o
Take a Walk with Tavia #5 – Elizabeth Magnolia
Take a Walk with Tavia #5 highlights the Elizabeth Magnolia (cross of M. acuminata × M. denudate) blooming near Mahan Manor. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/mNi7qgJnXkk
Emerald Ash Borer
On a recent trip to Cincinnati, I noticed many trees along I-71 which appeared to be dead or dying. A quick glance at the leaves showed them to be ash…
Trees! Wonderful Trees!
Dogwood Blossoms Robert Green of Greenhaven Tree Service joined us for our Trees Open House Saturday, and everyone had a wonderful time learning about the individual trees at the Nature Preserve.…