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Rock Creek Park

basic mesic hardwood forest in early spring

How to Recognize It

Basic Mesic Hardwood Forest - Erin Lunsford Jones

eastern redbud bloom

Seasonal Highlights

Eastern redbud bloom - Gary Fleming

where to see basic mesic hardwood forest in rock creek park

Where to See It

tuliptree flowers

Plants & Animals

Tuliptree - Gary Fleming

New York fern in a Basic Mesic Hardwood Forest

Physical Setting

Basic Mesic Hardwood Forest slope - Sam Sheline

Eastern box turtle

Natural Processes

Eastern box turtle - Matt Jones

viburnum leaf beetle

Ecological Threats

Viburnum leaf beetle - Ettore Balocchi

deer fence in the park

Making a Difference

Deer fence - Erin Jones

Jack-in-the-pulpit flower

Conservation Status & Classification

Jack-in-the-pulpit - Gary Fleming

Explore below! Get to know this natural community in Rock Creek Park.