Reminder from: WesternMountainsChapterMNPS Yahoo! Group
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Focus on Finzel
Tuesday June 17, 2008
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Finzel Swamp

Notes:
The Western Mountain Chapter of MNPS will meet outside to explore this unusual shrub swamp owned by The Nature Conservancy. Finzel Swamp is located in a landscape feature called a "frost pocket". It lies at high elevation (2700') in a poorly drained depression surrounded by hills. This combination provides more moisture and cooler temperatures compared with other areas on the Allegheny Plateau. As such Finzel Swamp is home to state-rare northern vegetation, including Canadian burnet, wild calla, and larch. It also supports state-rare breeding birds such as the alder flycatcher and saw-whet owl. Wear waterproof footwear; bring insect repellant and a flashlight. Sorry, but no pets allowed and no rest rooms available.
Directions: From I-68 take exit 29 and head north on Route 546 for ~ 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Cranberry Swamp Road (just past ballfield) and follow signs for TNC property. Parking is limited so please car pool.

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