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04/29/09 The bright yellow blooms of Ohio's rarest wildflower, the Lakeside daisy, will greet visitors at the next Natural Areas Discovery event.
Ohio's Rarest Wildflower Greets Visitors at Lakeside Daisy Open House
COLUMBUS, OH - The bright yellow blooms of Ohio's rarest wildflower, the Lakeside daisy, will greet visitors at the next Natural Areas Discovery event on Saturday, May 9. Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve will host its annual Lakeside Daisy Open House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Lakeside daisy is known to grow naturally in only three places worldwide, including on Lake Erie's Marblehead Peninsula. This globally rare perennial flourishes where few other plants can - on nearly barren limestone bedrock in full sunlight.
Nature preserve staff will be on-hand at the open house to answer questions about the Lakeside daisy and some of the other unique plants growing at the 19-acre preserve.
The preserve's Lakeside daisy is the only remaining natural population of this colorful wildflower in the United States. May is the best time to view these bright yellow blooms while they are at their peak.
Sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, the Natural Areas Discovery Series features scheduled hikes, interpretive activities and an opportunity for visitors to meet preserve and scenic river staff. Programs are held from April to October. The next event is at Chaparral Prairie in Adams County on May 16.
Children who hike with their families during the special events and throughout the year can receive credit towards the ODNR Explore the Outdoors Hike a Trail activity. Explore the Outdoors is a hands-on family program that gives Ohio children the opportunity to reunite with nature, improve their physical and emotional health and discover the rewards of becoming environmental stewards. Program information and downloadable activity guides can be found at www.exploretheoutdoorsohio.com.
To learn more about Ohio's 134 state nature preserves and 14 state scenic rivers, visit www.ohiodnr.com/dnap.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. For more info visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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For Further Information Contact:
Heidi Hetzel-Evans, ODNR Natural Areas & Preserves
614. 265. 6520
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations
614. 265. 6860
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