What’s Happening in the Woods?

In this July 2025 article by John Putnam he explores two organisms that were showing in the woods that month. He talks about a patch of milkweed that attracts Monarch butterflies and ghostpipes and ethereal looking white plant. To read the full story click here.

In the Woods… Acorns

In this August 2024 article by John Putnam he talks about the previous falls bumper crop of acorns and how it is affecting the woods. You can learn more about the 2023 mast year for oaks when you click on this link.

Prairie Coneflower - Beautiful and Medicinal

This article by John Putnam talks about both the beauty of the Prairie Coneflower and it’s many uses. Native Americans used coneflowers for medicinal uses and to make tea. The flowers are also great for attracting pollinators and provide food for herbivores. Click here to read more.

Green Acorns in the Woods

The Peculiar Acorn Pip Gall is the subject of this article by John Putnam. It talks about a large number of green acorns that were dropping in Omena Woods during the summer of 2024 and talks about the causes for that droppage. You can read more by clicking on this link and the links in the story.

Flowers at Lake Street

In May of 2024 we sent members an email alerting them to the beautiful woodland flowers at the Lake Street entrance to Omena Woods. It was so well received that we included it on our website so that members could refer to it each spring. Click here to visit the article.

Our Forests are at Risk

Preservation requires ongoing vigilance. In Spring 2024 a number of Omena residents got unsolicited offers from out-of-state real estate investment companies. This article warns residents of the increasing volume of these types of inquiries. Read it here.