Hanging Gardens of Zion at Springdale
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Hanging Gardens of Zion
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As their name implies, hanging gardens are lush assemblages of plants found in association with small seeps or springs and usually located in shady cliff recesses well above ground level. Hanging gardens contain a distinctive flora of ferns, orchids, colorful monkeyflowers and primroses, and other wetland plants that are not typically associated with desert climates. These unique ecological systems are rare in the southwest but relatively frequent at several sites within Zion Canyon in Zion National Park. Local botanist Walter Fertig will lead an expedition to explore several of the hanging gardens of Zion, focusing on the natural history of the plant species and their adaptations to desert life. Limited to 11 participants.
Fee: $60
Instructor: Walt Fertig
Ages: 15 years and up
Meets: 9 am at the Zion National Park Human History Museum. -
All-day.
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Friday, May 18th, 2012.
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$60
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#1 Museum Dr, Zion National Park
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Springdale
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Enter Zion thru south entrance and proceed approx. 1/2 mile and turn left into museum parking lot.
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Michael Plyler 435 772 3264 plyler.zcfi@yahoo.com email
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(435) 772-3264
