A wetland on a hillside

Cornell Botanic Gardens: Fall Creek Valley Loop

A wetland on a hillside

Ithaca, New York 14850, United States

Created By: Cornell Botanic Gardens

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This boardwalk spans over a wetland nestled in this hillside. Rainwater seeps down through the glacial deposits further up this hillside. The calcium contained in the deposits increases the water’s pH, which collects to saturate the soil in this area. These conditions favor plants typical to a mineral-rich fen, which supports grasses, sedges, and wildflowers.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Cornell Botanic Gardens: Fall Creek Valley Loop


 

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