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The Brandywine Trail is a relaxing stroll along the creek. The trail is paved throughout, and largely flat. As you walk, look out for our hanging tags that will tell you about various plants you may see along the trail. The mild terrain of this trail makes it a great spot for a calm slow meander along the creek and through the woods. As you hike, use our stops not only to learn more about the park but also to rest, hydrate, and relax as you stroll into the new year.
The Importance of Plants
The Importance of Plants
Plants are a major part of our ecosystem. They provide habitat and food for wildlife, maintain air quality, and are essential for human life.
Here in the park we have a wide range of plants which makes our ecosystem and the habitats within it wonderfully biodiverse. According to the International Convention on Biological Diversity the word biodiversity is defined as “the variability of living organisms from all sources including terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems, and the ecological complexes of which they are a part; this includes diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems.”
Every plant plays a role in its ecosystem. However, it is important to note that not all plants are good in all ecosystems. Different places have different needs and each plant is there to fullfill a particular need in its native ecosystem. The bad thing is when they are not in their native ecosystem. A plant outside of its place can totally disrupt an ecosystem.
Native Spicebush plant
Native Plants
Native Plants
Native plants are the ones that are adapted to the ecosystem at hand. For example in the park some of our native plants include things like spicebush and American holly. These plants are integral to maintaining the balance of this ecosystem.
Non-Native Plants
Non-Native Plants
Non-native plants are plants that are adapted to a different ecosystem but that ecosystem is generally similar enough that these plants are still able to find balance here. While they are not from here, they do no harm to the native species and do not distrupt the balance.
Invasive Plants
Invasive Plants
Invasive plants are plants that are adapted to a different ecosystem and disrupt the balance of the one at hand. While their native ecosystem is generally similiar enough for the to survive here, they do not maintain the balance and can do serious harm in disrupting it.
Along the trail you will find tree tags. Both Natives and Invasives are tagged so that you can learn about them. See the tags below so that you know what to look for.
Along the trail you will find tree tags. Both Natives and Invasives are tagged so that you can learn about them. See the tags below so that you know what to look for.
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