Omena Woods Association

February Questions & Answers

1. How many acres comprise Omena Woods? 134

2. How many entrances are there to Omena Woods? 6 - Omena Heights Road, Gravel Pit, Lake Street, Fire Lane 6, Fire Lane 5 and between Fire Lanes 2/3

March Questions & Answers

1. What are the two most prevalent tree species in Omena Woods? Sugar Maple and Red Oak

2. Name the evergreen/conifer that forms stands comprising approximately 13% of the woods? Hemlock

April questions & Answers

1. Name at least six of the many tree species growing in Omena Woods. Eastern White Pine, American Beech, Cherry, Ironwood, Aspen, White Birch, Northern Red Oak, Basswood, Hemlock, White Ash, Sugar Maple and Red Maple.

2. List one or both tree types in Omena Woods most impacted by invasive species. Beech trees have been decimated by beech bark disease. Ash trees have been virtually wiped out by the emerald ash borer.

3. What body of water is adjacent to Omena Woods? Mougey’s Lake.
   

July questions & Answers

1. When was the most recent parcel of Omena Woods acquired?  2015

2. Name at least three invasive species we are trying to eradicate in Omena Woods? Autumn Olive, Phragmites, Spotted Knapweed, Honeysuckle, Sweet Woodruff, Japanese Barberry, Privet, Garlic Mustard, Bladder Campion.

May Questions & Answers

1. How many trails are there within Omena Woods? 7

2. How many miles of trails are there in Omena Woods? 2.83

June questions & Answers

1. Name at least three of the trails in Omena Woods.  
   South End Loop    Swamp
   Mougey’s Lake       Highland
   Golf Course Bay View
   Omena Heights           

2. Michigan’s State Tree exists in Omena Woods. What is it?
   Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus).  The needles of the Eastern White Pine are clustered in groups of five.  The trees grow to a height of between 80 -110 feet with a diameter of 2-6 feet.

aUGUST qUESTIONS

1. In what year was Omena Woods founded?

2. Name the founders of Omena Woods Association.