Observations by aimsdahl

Sedges are ovaries and fruits enclosed in a membraneous sac. Also, "sedges have edges"!

There were also rushes within UBNA. Similar to grasses, rushes has 2 series of 3 scale like flora bracts that look like miniature brown lilies

With over 200 native species, there were many different types of grasses found within UBNA.

The lodgepole pine is a dense tree with conical buds. The bundle of needles come in two. This tree prefers sandy soils - I doubt it will last long in this type of habitat.

A part of the pine family, this tree is often found in lowland areas and mountain forests. The tree has huge needles that form in bundles of three.

A part of the rose family, this shrub has ovate, toothed leaves. They bloom white flowers during the months of June through August.

I found a Gary Oak near one of the trails at UBNA. It is shrublike and has wavy, dark lobed leaves.

I found many cattails during my visit to UBNA. They are usually found near marshes and ditches. Distinguished by their height, they have cylindrical brown tips.

The pacific madrone has brown/red bark and is particularly soft to the touch. Its leaves dark green its flowers look like small white bells.

I found scouring rush during my first visit out to UBNA. It is usually found near stream sides and ditches. It can be described as a hollow stalk with a spore cone on the top.

Bright yellow, these wildflowers have rosette leaves and hollow stems. Often seen as a pest, these wildflowers scattered the floor of much of the park.

This plant is an invasive species to the area. It typically has bright yellow flowers and grows near water.

A part of the olive family, this plant has gray bark and stems with 5-7 leaflets. This plant has opposing branches and leaves.

Part of the rose family, this shrub is thick and thorny. It blooms in the months of May and June. The shrub has toothed leaves and 5-petaled pink flowers.

Shrubby like, I found the pacific willow near the stream. It had long narrow leaves as well as long white catkins.

Part of the Rose family, this shrub has many toothed leaves. I was able to find it easily because of its white flowers.

The sitka spruce were near the trails as well. They weren't very tall but I as able to tell them apart because of their needles and bark.

I found this one pretty quick because of its bright yellow color. It was near most of the trails in open spaces.

The ivy was wrapped around many trees and spread in various areas throughout the park.

I found many forms of lichen on the trees near the paths.

Found artist's bracket near the shore of Lake Washington.

Found artist's bracket near the shore of Lake Washington.

Found artist's bracket near the shore of Lake Washington.

Saw this squirrel as well climbing trees and running on the trails

I found a brush rabbit while in UBNA once while walking the trails. It hopped past me into the underbrush but I could still see its tail.

This mouse ran past my feet! It was small, gray/brown in color and very quick.

It was easy to spot grey squirrels running the paths as well as climbing up trees at UBNA.