Flora in the wooded dunes ecosystem
Variety of deciduous and conifers
White pines have soft needles
Decomposers such as fungi are essential to forest health!
Pine cones and seeds are helpful in identifying plant varieties
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One example of a spring ephemeral is a Pink Lady Slipper.
Fauna in the wooded dunes ecosystem
Evidence of wildlife is all around even if they can't be seen.
Look up and you may be surprised by this majestic sight.
Occasionally turkeys wander by!
In the spring you may see a newborn fawn.
Racoons are present but nocturnal.
Can you see the frog?