Red Bud Woods

During my search for Red Bud Woods, I wandered into a graveyard on the old Treman Estate. 


Upon locating the woods, it was clear where the area got its name. I'll have to return in several days when the buds have flowered. 


Here is a typical view of the woods, which consists mostly of what appears to be younger trees and large shrubery. 


Some long grasses have taken residence around a manmade pond. 


This plant, garlic mustard, is a species native to Europe. It's leaves are edible and are allegedly garlic-flavored. 


This tree may be an American Elder, which would make these elderberries. 


Commonly considered a pest, I feel that the Dandelion is underappreciated. 


This garlic mustard has already flowered. 


Many
students, faculty, and local residents have called for a reversal of Cornell's plan to pave over Red Bud Woods to create student parking spaces. However, all signs indicate that time is running out for Red Bud.