Exploring Bainbridge Island’s Spring Wildflowers
Longer, warmer days are heading our way as we move further into spring, and we’re already seeing the region’s beautiful flora sprouting back to life. April is a wonderful month to take advantage of the wildflowers that grace Bainbridge Island and make a day or two out of admiring their vibrant colors. We feel especially grateful for Washington’s many rainy days when we can witness the all of the flowers that grow because of that plentiful precipitation.
Luckily, they’re not hard to spot, and you’ve likely already come across some on your neighborhood walks or drives around the island. Visit Moritani Preserve, an 8.5-acre park where volunteers gather to take care of the garden and plant colorful wildflowers. In the island’s other parks and trails, you’ll likely see the beautiful contrast of white trilliums against deep green leaves. If you’re on the hunt for sights of vibrant pink and purple flowers, keep your eye peeled for the area’s Salmonberry or Douglas Spirea flowers.
Flowers may not last forever, but pictures do. Spring is a wonderful opportunity to play around with photography and try your hand at capturing Bainbridge Island’s remarkable beauty. Most of us aren’t seasoned professionals, so have fun with the process, and check out articles with helpful tips on how to take better photos of the region’s beautiful wildflowers. For example, don’t be discouraged if the clouds roll in on a day you had planned to snap some photos—our PNW gloom actually works in our favor when taking photos, as bright sunlight can mess with exposure, according to this handy article. To celebrate the return of spring with the rest of the community, check out the Earth Day Expo at Battle Point Park on Saturday, April 22. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the area’s native plants, garden, listen to live music, and enjoy local vendors. All gardening tools will be provided, so just bring yourself and little ones, if you have them! This is a fun chance to learn, celebrate, and appreciate the nature we’re so lucky to experience on the island.