On the Ground with Eric Comley, Garrard County 4-H Youth Development, Monotropsis odorata – Length 8:46

Join Eric Comley in the woods, and learn all about the elusive Sweet Pinesap (Monotropsis odorata), a rare plant in the commonwealth of Kentucky. Many spring wildflowers can be quickly spotted by their bright, colorful, and conspicuous floral displays, but you may find it’s easier to detect this small and discreetly camouflaged species with your nose!

Spring Wildflowers of Clay Hill – Length 1:33

Clay Hill Memorial Forest is a 325 acre nature preserve and home to a myriad of Kentucky native spring wildflowers. With over five miles of trails, we are open to the public from dawn until dusk. The Trout Lily trail was named because of the numerous trout lilies that cover the forest floor including the steps along the way. To catch Trout Lily trail at the peak of the blooming season is an awesome sight.