North's Nature Trail:
Bushes, Vines & Flowers
 Invasive Species - right here in Van Buren Township!

Learning Links:
Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Information Center  http://poisonivy.aesir.com/
What poison ivy looks like - and what you'll look like if you get it!  http://www.poison-ivy.org/
Wild Ones - Native Plants, Natural Landscapes http://www.for-wild.org/

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Aster

Fern

Mayapples

Poison Ivy

Warning! Many people are highly allergic. Learn the difference between poison ivy(3 leaves & hairy!) and Virginia Creeper (5 leaves).

Multiflower rose

Warning! Invasive Species! Dig them out by the roots if you really want to be rid of them!

Warning!

Ouch! Beautiful when in full bloom, these roses spread rapidly and choke out Michigan wildflowers, even trees.

Trillium - Beautiful and Protected!

Trillium- These wild flowers bloom in our Northern woods during late April and May.

They DO NOT transplant well, so please do not disturb. Enjoy them as you find them please.

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Please refer questions or comments to the Van Buren Public Schools web manager. This page was updated on 04/17/09.