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Is Avon Mountain part of the ridge? (I missed it if it was mentioned). Are we certain that East Rock is part of the ridge? Is there anything worth saying about the weather on the ridge? (or did I miss it - I am thinking about Skinner Mountain, but I guess that was once off). Is the cactus somehow typical? Prickly pear is fairly widespread - and where I've seen it I would have supposed it was associated with Indian trading. Finally, the geologic process that formed the ridge was paralleled by a process forming the Watchung Range in New Jersey - I think the characteristic tilts are a bit different. Worth mentioning? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jd2718 ( talk • contribs) 03:53, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
Opuntia cacti or prickly pear along the blue trail was introduced sometime between 1980 and 2000 as cuttings from my New Britain garden. The specimens were first obtained from another local gardener. Although native to New England, e.g. Martha's Vineyard and Sandy Hook, NJ. they are probably not indigenous to the Ridge or to the Central Connecticut region. The pads of the opuntia drop off naturally and prolifically and root easily. Because of the desert-like nature of the terrain, I experimented with the cuttings along the ledges and elsewhere. I still have these plants in my home garden in Bristol. Sorry for the confusion about the origin of these specimens.--
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The Metacomet Ridge of southern New England, United States, is a narrow and steep fault-block mountain ridge known for its extensive cliff faces, scenic vistas, microclimate ecosystems, and communities of plants considered rare or endangered. An important recreation resource located within 10 miles (16 km) of a population corridor of over 2.5 million people, the ridge is home to four long distance hiking trails and over a dozen parks and recreation areas including several state and nationally recognized historic sites. Because of its natural, historic, and recreational value, the ridge has been the focus of ongoing conservation efforts involving municipal, state, and national agencies as well as nearly two dozen non-profit organizations. ( more...)
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Is Avon Mountain part of the ridge? (I missed it if it was mentioned). Are we certain that East Rock is part of the ridge? Is there anything worth saying about the weather on the ridge? (or did I miss it - I am thinking about Skinner Mountain, but I guess that was once off). Is the cactus somehow typical? Prickly pear is fairly widespread - and where I've seen it I would have supposed it was associated with Indian trading. Finally, the geologic process that formed the ridge was paralleled by a process forming the Watchung Range in New Jersey - I think the characteristic tilts are a bit different. Worth mentioning? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jd2718 ( talk • contribs) 03:53, 27 January 2008 (UTC)
Opuntia cacti or prickly pear along the blue trail was introduced sometime between 1980 and 2000 as cuttings from my New Britain garden. The specimens were first obtained from another local gardener. Although native to New England, e.g. Martha's Vineyard and Sandy Hook, NJ. they are probably not indigenous to the Ridge or to the Central Connecticut region. The pads of the opuntia drop off naturally and prolifically and root easily. Because of the desert-like nature of the terrain, I experimented with the cuttings along the ledges and elsewhere. I still have these plants in my home garden in Bristol. Sorry for the confusion about the origin of these specimens.--
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The Metacomet Ridge of southern New England, United States, is a narrow and steep fault-block mountain ridge known for its extensive cliff faces, scenic vistas, microclimate ecosystems, and communities of plants considered rare or endangered. An important recreation resource located within 10 miles (16 km) of a population corridor of over 2.5 million people, the ridge is home to four long distance hiking trails and over a dozen parks and recreation areas including several state and nationally recognized historic sites. Because of its natural, historic, and recreational value, the ridge has been the focus of ongoing conservation efforts involving municipal, state, and national agencies as well as nearly two dozen non-profit organizations. ( more...)
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