There are many species of goldenrod flowering in September. if you see one in flower in early July it is most likely the well-named Early Goldenrod. They can also be seen flowering right through to October.
Lac-Leamy is located just to the south of the Gatineau River, and just west of the Ottawa River, and is linked to both of them with flowing in from the Gatineau and exiting to the Ottawa. This is a well-known name in Québec because of the Casino du Lac-Leamy.
The park lies between the lake and a busy highway and has many paved trails and a beach.
MYSTERY PLANT
I will identify it at the end of the post.
Some botany:
MYSTERY PLANT
A plant seen occasionally in the wild which is often seen on t-shirts – marijuana
MAILBOX
Hi Miles
This tree frog on my back steps blends in well!
NATURE POETRY
The frog by nature is both damp and cold,
Her mouth is large, her belly much will hold;
She sits somewhat ascending, loves to be
Croaking in gardens, though unpleasantly. – John Bunyan
Miles Hearn
That’s what I THOUGHT it was. It’s unmistakable! And I don’t even partake, because of a bad reaction.
And it’s just growing out there?
Lovely flowers! This seems like a beautiful place. I loved the frog–thanks to the person who sent it!–but
disagreed with the sentiments of Bunyan’s amusing poem. I love the sound of their croaking! Enjoy your trip, and I hope to “partake” once again of the fall walks. Thanks, Miles!