Above: Farm equipment at Breakneck Hill Conservation Land
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I have noticed quite a “stash” of lotus flowers blooming in the little pond just north of route 9 on route 85 (on the west side of the road) I haven’t gotten out to take a closer look but find it quite interesting since lotuses are not a very common flower to see! (and I am sure they are not water lilies!)
Actually, I have been noticing the same thing so I did some research. I think they are water lilies, not lotus flowers. Lotus flower leaves stick out above the water line, while water liliy leaves float on the top of the water. Think of Monet’s famous water lily paintings. I was wondering if it is possible to get close enough to the area to take photos (without going for a unintentional swim!)
Okay, so I drove by that area again today and it looks like they actually might be lotus flowers. They had many leaves vertical and out of the water. It doesn’t help that I am drivng a car and far away when I am trying to look at them. Is there any way we can find out which they are?
HI Nancy, they seem to have those unique seed pods visible. Maybe I’ll get out and take a picture!
If you do, send it to me!
I’d love to try to photograph them too. If you want to meet up, contact susan with your contact info and she can pass it along to me.
I did stop and climb over the guardrail to take pictures -they’re not worth sharing, but I did more research and yet – the flowers are “emergent” – blooming well above the surface of the water. Water lilies lie flat on the surface and lotuses are above the water. So, that points to “Lotus.”
Does anyone know the status of the lots on Deerfoot near the back entrance of Trottier across from the dam? The signs indicate “Picardi” construction but I haven’t seen anything change in years.
I believe that this is a personal residence. I don’t think there are lots for sale or construction planned. Just a home. Perhaps there is a business office there and the sign directs customers up the drive.
I’ve taken up trail running recently, and it seems like there are a lot of great trails here in Southborough and close by. However, I don’t often see other runners off-road. I’d be interested in connecting with other runners, sharing information about good trails and possibly coordinating for some longer runs on the weekends. Anybody out there interested? Are there any running organizations based in town or nearby, particularly groups that focus on off-road running?
Mike, I try and get out on trails when I can, but my business travel makes it tough to schedule times. You may want to join the Trail Animals Running Club (http://www.trailanimals.com). I’ve run several of their races, and met some nice people, including some from this area. Happy running!
Thanks for the tip Mark, I’m running in TARCs fall classic. Maybe I’ll see you there.