![]() It starts from La Beccia and through the CAI 048 route climbs towards the summit of the mountain. It is the so-called “Anello basso of La Verna”. The nature trail that we are about to describe, in about 5 kilometers (7,5 km if we go up to Monte Calvano) shows us the aspects mentioned above. Enormous uncommonly shaped rocks make this forest fairy. Beeches, spruces, turkey oaks and many other types of plants vegetate together in the same wood. The Sacred Forest of La Verna is, therefore, “fascinatingly in disorder”. If the Camaldolese monk took care of the woods for the sake of their beauty, but also to make them productive, the Franciscan leaves beauty to nature. It is clear that the naturalistic vegetative aspect of La Verna is influenced by the position of this environment, but, mostly, it is the mirror of the Franciscan spirit. As regards the particularities of the rocky conformation of the mountain we can see them, in part, by visiting the sanctuary It is – geologically speaking – an enormous calcareous rock come out of the sea and today “floating” on a great mass of clay. This Franciscan place, with morphologic and naturalistic characteristics, is unique in the Apennine area. The Mount of La Verna is part of the National Park of the Casentino Forests. We will have to face an undemanding path that will certainly prepare us for an encounter with this place particularly dear to St. It will take about two and a half hours on foot to reach our destination. The itinerary covered in this web section offers visitors to La Verna to reach the holy place in an alternative way to arriving at the car parks located a few meters from the entrance to the sanctuary. Wahkeena maintains a Wildflower Bloom List and more about the flora and fauna one might expect to find, footage from their Trail Camera, an interesting Blog, more.An itinerary in the muontain of San Francesco in the National Park Throughout the year, numerous wildflowers attract a rich assortment of butterflies and moths. Wetland areas host more than 30 species of amphibians and reptiles and provide excellent viewing for dragonflies and damselflies. There are more than 100 species of birds and 35 species of mammals including the pileated woodpecker, numerous warblers, and beaver. ![]() Wahkeena has Great rhododendron and flame azalea, state-threatened and state-endangered species respectively. Twelve of Ohio’s native orchids such as Showy Orchis and Pink Lady’s Slipper and approximately 30 kinds of ferns have been identified. ![]() The preserve is home to an abundance of plants and animals typical of the unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. This popular outdoor classroom and quiet retreat for nature lovers is located on the southeastern boundary of glaciation in Ohio. Wahkeena is a fine example of such living history. Guided nature walks and other programs are offered throughout the season.Ī nature preserve is a living museum. It provides exceptional opportunities for birding and observation of wildlife. Some of the activities you can enjoy at this preserve are visiting the Nature Center, viewing aquatic creatures from the boardwalk over the wetlands and Lake Odonata, walking, and photography. ![]() It is managed locally by Fairfield County Park District. Wahkeena Nature Preserve was bequeathed to Ohio History Connection in 1957. 150 acres in Berne Township in the southeast part of the county.
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