Although it's not always flowing, the arboretum has a well-defined stream. After a substantial rainshower, you can appreciate some beautiful spots. Join us as we preserve the scenic character of the arboretum's ephemeral water features.
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| A main source for water in the arboretum is drainage. Here we see a culvert (near the SUB) that marks the beginning of the main artery of the arboretum's stream. |
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| Water under the bridge: the roots belong to the Pumpkin Ash (Fraxinus profunda). |
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| The stream crosses under several bridges, of which this is only the first. |
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| In the upper pond, water accumulates to nourish a variety of species including palmettos. |
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| And especially the Louisiana iris. |
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| Trees happily throw roots into the eroded path of the stream, insuring access to water during rainstorms. |
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| It doesn't take much rainfall to fill up these little pools. Over the next few days, evaporation and infiltration do their work. |
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| These large pieces of concrete (remnants of construction around the Fitness Center) provide varied habitat for small snakes, amphibians, various creepies and crawlies. |
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| What can you see in the reflecting pools? |
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| This is the final stretch of the stream's main artery before it empties out into the concrete spillway near the Fitness Center. |
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| From this point, excess water enters the storm sewers of the City of Shreveport. Au revoir, les eaux de la vie. |
