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WorksheetsRedlair StoryMap Scavenger Hunt
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
How did Redlair Nature Preserve get it's name?
There are a lot of Red Maples found there.
The Rankin family had red hair.
It is named after the family dog "Red."
It was named after a red sunset on the day it was protected.
A prairie would most likely be found in which natural community?
Basic Mesic Forest
Dry Oak-Hickory Forest
Piedmont/Coastal Heath Bluff
Xeric Hardpan Forest
Which of the following is a reason why Redlair is unique in the Southern Piedmont?
All invasive species have been eradicated from the property.
It is a nature preserve that provides public access.
It is located in a very unpopulated area.
It has a large extent of intact forest.
How are Redlair soils similar to other soil types found in the Piedmont?
They are found along steep slopes.
They are acidic and highly weathered.
They are very nutrient-rich.
They have a sandy texture.
Redlair holds the record for the largest ________ in the United States.
Northern Red Oak
Bigleaf Magnolia
Chalk Maple
American Beech
Which of the following is NOT a plant species found at Redlair?
Mountain Laurel
Table Mountain Pine
Mountain Silverbell
Dwarf Crested Iris
The "Pinhook" area at Redlair refers to...
(Hint: Check out Redlair Land Use and History section)
A fishing hole along the South Fork
The Pinhook Homestead
The bend in the South Fork River
The Pinhook Trail
On the 1931 Map of Industrial Farmland, what animal is sketched to the northwest of Stanley?
A Chicken
A Horse
A Cow
A Squirrel
What feature is visible in the 1938 aerial photo at the bend in the South Fork river?
(Hint: This feature is NO LONGER visible in the 2019 photo, and was caused by a flood in 1916.)
A broken bridge
An island
An oxbow pond
A log jam
Which of the following are invasive plants found at Redlair? Select all that apply.
Chinese Wisteria
Japanese Stilt Grass
Chinese Privet
Autumn Olive
