A sure harbinger of spring is when the forest floor erupts into a brilliant carpet of Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis).  We came upon these fragile spring wildflowers which belong to the poppy family at the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area, near Grimsby, Ontario. As Bob and I walked along the forest trails, we began seeing patches of bright green leaves poking up … Continue reading Spring Wildflowers at Beamer Memorial Conservation Area