Found here are plants which grow well in cool environments. Some of these plants also grow in higher elevations such as on the slopes of the Green Mountains.
Hemlocks dominate here thriving in the cool, shady conditions.
Many grow on small hummocks which prevent their shallow root systems from becoming inundated with water. Yellow Birches are also common here, supported by their stilt-like roots. After the logs eventually rotted away the birches were left suspended. Marsh marigold, skunk cabbage, sensitive fern, jewelweed, cattails and others plants adapted for wet areas can be found here. Pause and enjoy this special place.