BSWP 2021 Zoom meetings
View BSWP's May 2022 Zoom meeting.
The Society meets monthly from September through June on every second Monday of the month at 7:15 p.m. For now, our meetings take place via Zoom.
Members who have joined the BSWP e-mail list will be contacted and e-mailed an invitation (link and password) to each monthly meeting.
Directions to our museum meetings, when they resume:
Directions to Ford Mateer Classroom of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History:
The entrance to the parking lot, which is gated, is just past the Museum at the intersection of Forbes and Craig Street. The Ford-Mateer Classroom is reached through the Portal Entry in the rear parking lot area. Once inside the building, the room is located just beyond the Security desk on the left. In addition to the Museum parking lot, which costs $6, there are metered spaces on Forbes Avenue opposite the Museum and along Craig Street that are free after 6 p.m. From there you will cross the street and walk through the right side of the gates to the parking lot. Continue on the sidewalk to the rear of the building where you will see the sign for “Portal Entry” ahead.
If you do not park in the Museum’s lot, from Forbes Avenue, walk along the right side of the parking toll gates to the parking lot. Continue on the sidewalk to the rear of the building where you will see the sign for "Portal Entry" ahead.
Directions to the Carnegie Museum
http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/interior.php?pageID=36
Registration for Botanical Society field trips is not required.
Everyone is welcome, including non-members. Trips last 3 to 4 hours but one can
leave at any time. For questions, call the field trip leader or Loree Speedy at
(724) 518-6022 (cell) or loreespeedy@gmail.com.
Stay informed about staying safe outdoors at cdc.gov.
Add these BSWP field trips to your Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Ym90c29jd3BhQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ
Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 11:30 AM
(lunch) Noon (walk)Wahdo:Gwas Wetlands, North Park
Allegheny County
Leader: Meg Scanlon; 724-612-6192
Wado:Gwas Wetlands are a series of detention ponds created through a Turnpike mitigation project of wetlands impacted a few miles upstream. Designed to catch and slow street runoff from this portion of the watershed of the North Fork Tributary of Pine Creek, this interesting area contains a great blend of naturally occurring and planted natives. "Plant it and they will come", allows new opportunities for wildlife that we may discover.
We will look for fur, feathers, scat, tracks and other animal clues as we identify trees, shrubs and herbaceous treasures wandering along the Dragonfly Interpretive Boardwalk Trail, while occasionally stepping off into the wet overgrowth. Extra interest can be found in our planted wildflower meadows created through many Eagle Scout projects. If you are a true adventurer and want to get up close to beaver and muskrat, wear your waterproof muck boots. Bring binoculars to search for the winter wren. This out and back single trail is very level. Rain or shine.
Directions: North Park is an Allegheny County Park and can be reached by McKnight Road/Babcock Boulevard or PA Route 8/Wildwood Road. We will meet at the Eagle's Nest Education Pavilion (near the ice skating rink), along Pearce Mill Road. Handicapped parking and portajohn at this shelter.
Arrive at 11:30 AM to eat lunch at the pavilion, weather permitting. We will start walking at 12 noon. Handicapped parking and portajohn at this shelter.
GPS coordinates: 40.61987, -80.02529 Google Maps Link
Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 1:00 PM
NEW YEARS DAYS Field Trip
Mingo Creek County Park, Washington County, PA
Leaders: Mary Ann Pike - (412) 855-8239; and Loree Speedy - 724-518-6022; loreespeedy@gmail.com
Directions: Mingo is nestled in northeastern Washington County 3 miles from the Allegheny County border. There will be a lot of options to explore trees, shrubs and winter vegetation no matter the wintry weather.
We will meet at the Henry Bridge parking area. Travel PA-43 south (toll road) to Exit 44 for PA-136/Eighty Four/Monongahela. Turn right at end of ramp for PA-136 west. Travel PA-136 for 1.25 miles to make a right onto Mansion Hill Rd. At the end of Henry Bridge,, the parking lot is to your left. For those who enter park from PA-88 south and Little Mingo Road, turn left at the park sign onto Mingo Creek Road and continue about one mile to the parking lot on your right after Henry Bridge.
GPS Coordinates: 40.20174, -80.01760 Google Map Link